Surgery in 12 hours! Advice?
I can't believe that this day is almost here. I am freaking out a little. Scared to get sleeve and scared not to. I have seen many posts on here saying how rough it is in the beginning but later say its the best thing that has ever happened to you. I know in my heart, I need to do this, but it's hard to get my head to understand all the changes that are going to occur. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The best advice is that what you are feeling is normal. You did your research. You are obviously not happy with the way things are. You made the right choice.
Let me ask you a question ... is a person more likely to post about a negative issue or a positive one? If things are going well you are more likely not going to post anything about how things are going. If there are issues you want to say something to get the support and advice.
My surgery was virtually pain free. If I posted that among all the other people that post issues, how does that make me look. I am very unlikely to post when things are well. I have replied to many a post with my opinions but the only time I created a post was when I was having an issue with a bruise that appeared two weeks post op and I was concerned. Turned out that it was due to the heparin shot I had after surgery to prevent blood clots.
I also had a post when I was having issues with estimating portions of things. I still have issues with that but am a little less critical since overall my results have been great.
Rough in the beginning and the best thing ever done. Sounds like child birth. A painful experience but one that most would say was the best thing ever. Of course there is the old saying, "No pain, no gain". This is one that we could modify within this context ... No Pain ... No Loss ... lol.
Honestly everyone has a different experience and people are more likely to post with issues than with non issues. Look through the posts. How many are issues vs. things are going great among the newly sleeved posts that is. If you add in the vets you get more things are well posts. But I would still imagine a greater number of posts on issues.
My surgery was on a Thursday around noon. On Friday I was released around 3pm. Had only one pain pill that day for gas discomfort. Saturday only had two pain pills and was up walking without too much issue. Sunday I took my last pain pill. These were only taken for issues pertaining to gas pains. My whole experience with pain was summed up with 4 pain pills. I wouldn't post that as I do know others have had a different and more painful experience and I wouldn't want to rub it in or somehow make them feel bad for not having as easy a time as I did. I would think that others without any issues or very minor issues are less likely to post saying that.
So my advice is to not second guess yourself. Get some sleep. And in the words of Bobbie McFerrin ... Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Let me ask you a question ... is a person more likely to post about a negative issue or a positive one? If things are going well you are more likely not going to post anything about how things are going. If there are issues you want to say something to get the support and advice.
My surgery was virtually pain free. If I posted that among all the other people that post issues, how does that make me look. I am very unlikely to post when things are well. I have replied to many a post with my opinions but the only time I created a post was when I was having an issue with a bruise that appeared two weeks post op and I was concerned. Turned out that it was due to the heparin shot I had after surgery to prevent blood clots.
I also had a post when I was having issues with estimating portions of things. I still have issues with that but am a little less critical since overall my results have been great.
Rough in the beginning and the best thing ever done. Sounds like child birth. A painful experience but one that most would say was the best thing ever. Of course there is the old saying, "No pain, no gain". This is one that we could modify within this context ... No Pain ... No Loss ... lol.
Honestly everyone has a different experience and people are more likely to post with issues than with non issues. Look through the posts. How many are issues vs. things are going great among the newly sleeved posts that is. If you add in the vets you get more things are well posts. But I would still imagine a greater number of posts on issues.
My surgery was on a Thursday around noon. On Friday I was released around 3pm. Had only one pain pill that day for gas discomfort. Saturday only had two pain pills and was up walking without too much issue. Sunday I took my last pain pill. These were only taken for issues pertaining to gas pains. My whole experience with pain was summed up with 4 pain pills. I wouldn't post that as I do know others have had a different and more painful experience and I wouldn't want to rub it in or somehow make them feel bad for not having as easy a time as I did. I would think that others without any issues or very minor issues are less likely to post saying that.
So my advice is to not second guess yourself. Get some sleep. And in the words of Bobbie McFerrin ... Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Isn’t it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do their “practice”? - George Carlin
Best of luck to you. I had a very easy and uncomplicated recovery. I'm here today, down 134 lbs from a year ago and feel great! You will be fine and will be soo happy to have done this for yourself!!
((hugs))
Marie
((hugs))
Marie
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4
lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs;
Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs 
Trust the doc. You will be fine...99.5% :-).
Seriously, keep positive thoughts...and you will be out in a jiffy...and yes, its a marathon for life...so no quick fixes here. BUT...it will be worth it
Best of luck
Seriously, keep positive thoughts...and you will be out in a jiffy...and yes, its a marathon for life...so no quick fixes here. BUT...it will be worth it
Best of luck
Initial Baratric Consult Wt 327 (9/10). HW 333 (2011). Committed to VSG Wt 323 (7/12). VSG day SW 289 (9/5/12). 10 days past VSG wt 273.
History: When i came to US in Nov 1988...I weighed 281.
History: When i came to US in Nov 1988...I weighed 281.
Good luck! The surgery will be over before you know it...and then...welcome to your new life!
I am 33 days out from surgery. My first week was difficult (getting over pain meds, anasthesia, nausea, feeling weak in general) but it has been nothing but good ever since. I have no regrets.
Your nervousness is totally normal. I was nervous as well. As long as you've done your research and are ready to make the changes required, you're golden.
One great thing about the sleeve-- it tells you when to stop (this is after about a month of healing-- early on the nerves in your stomach will be too traumatized to tell you much of anything). You know exactly when you've had enough, and you can go no farther. It truly is a powerful tool. Just know it will require work on your part-- you might have a smaller stomach, but only you can choose what goes in it. Choose wisely (protein first, then veg), and you will lose like gangbusters. Stuff carbs and junk down your gullet and you probably won't succeed.
Best of luck.
I am 33 days out from surgery. My first week was difficult (getting over pain meds, anasthesia, nausea, feeling weak in general) but it has been nothing but good ever since. I have no regrets.
Your nervousness is totally normal. I was nervous as well. As long as you've done your research and are ready to make the changes required, you're golden.
One great thing about the sleeve-- it tells you when to stop (this is after about a month of healing-- early on the nerves in your stomach will be too traumatized to tell you much of anything). You know exactly when you've had enough, and you can go no farther. It truly is a powerful tool. Just know it will require work on your part-- you might have a smaller stomach, but only you can choose what goes in it. Choose wisely (protein first, then veg), and you will lose like gangbusters. Stuff carbs and junk down your gullet and you probably won't succeed.
Best of luck.
Height: 5'5" 2 wks pre-op: -15 M1: -20 M2: -18 M3: -12 M4: -13 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -2 M8: -10 M9: -4 M10: 0 M11: -3 M12: -3 M13: -14 Start Wt:290 SurgWt:275 (BMI 46) Current Wt:145 (BMI 24) Goal:140 (BMI 23.3)
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