Cold Feet

Suddenly as surgery date gets closer, I am getting cold feet.  Thinking about the discomfort of surgery, the possible complications and the saying goodbye to the comforts of eating.  Even though I need this for my health.  I know this has to be a mind thing and normal.  Isn't it? 

I think as everyone approaches their date, they experience all sorts of feelings and questions. That is WAY normal! So think about this, I don't know what brought you to decide WLS was for you...but really think about what it is that makes you feel discomfort NOW...and EVERYDAY while being the unhealthy weight you are. How are the stairs treating you? Seat belts? Chairs with arm rests? How do your knees and back feel? Sleeping well? Diabetes or high blood pressure? Whatever your reasons for coming to WLS...they are real daily and some life threatening discomforts.

HOWEVER...the "discomfort of surgery" you speak of...is TEMPORARY! Follow your surgeons plan...take your meds, walk walk walk, sip, sip, sip... and you will be on your way to a better and happier you!

My NUT told me that 75% of people wake up after surgery and say "what the heck did I just do!!!"...then a month later...shout from the roof top that it was the best decision they ever made! I myself LOVE my sleeve!!

Good Luck to you...and if you keep in touch with us here...we'll help you through this!! You can do this!!

~Deb

What you are feeling is totally normal. Just remember you picked your surgeon and this procedure for a reason. Try to have faith (what ever you believe) that all will go smoothly. Follow the walk, sip rest rule and anything else your doctor has advised you to do. It really is the beginning of the rest of your life. A long and healthy wonderful one. You are starting a new adventure and you will find things that are healthy and comforting. Eventually you will be able to eat anything but it is up to you to decide whether you want to make good and healthy choices. I used to drink soda. Now I have no desire and no intrest. I do not feel deprived at all. This surgery is such a gift. I truly feel grateful and fortunate to have been able to have it. Good luck!

Perfectly normal.  But think what you will gain - your health, your self esteem, your confidence, a great new wardrobe...

You are not losing food - you will be eating wonderful food.  You need to look at Frisco's food posts - total food *****graphy and all stuff we can have!  There are lots of sites that you can find great recipes.  Surgery is surgery - it doesn't tickle - but you feel better so quickly - I was feeling great within a week or two.  My daughter had the same recovery time from Gall Bladder surgery!

This surgery is life changing and life saving.  I have not regretted it once!

OMG that is exactly what I have been thinking over the past couple of days.  My surgery is this coming Wednesday (11/28/12) and even though my surgery has a much bigger reason behind it for me, I'm afraid of not being able to eat afterwards.  So stupid.  I know that sounds so backwards like duh, you are in this predicament because you ate too much.  But will I truly be satisfied eating with such a small stomach?  Of  course the answer will be yes, but I have anxiety about it also. 

Now will I cancel my surgery because of it - not a chance in hell.  I will ride this anxiety train on a daily regimen of xanax all the way to unconsciousness the morning of my surgery and worry about feeding my face when I wake up. 

I believe you are feeling anxiety just like me and I'm sure it's normal. I know in my rational mind that we won't starve to death.  The way I have convinced myself of this is that even if I had a rough start and really couldn't eat for a few days (or so) I have enough on reserve to hold me over until they figure something out. LOL

Ok, sorry for the ramble but this was the best group therapy session for me.  I'm ready now!

You are just having what everyone has before surgery so rem we are all behind you will keep you in our prayers so keep yourself strong we can do this! Mine is 4 of dec and I am nervous already!

Yes it is! I am doing the same thing! Rem why we are doing this. Short term pain for long term gain! Keep yourself strong 265,000 people each yr have this weight loss surgery and growing! Yes you can do it love!

It is as much mental, as physical...the surgery and the journey thereafter.

What you are going thru is natural...its a life-altering path.

But, you need to be at peace mentally, and completely committed...by the AM of the surgery date.  If you are not...then you may want to move the date out and get more time and space to evaluate your readiness.  BTW, having gone thru this myself...i think the benefits outweigh the risks/pain....so, highly recommend to GO for it.

Best of luck.

My feet were frozen and not moving...I think you are going through what is perfectly normal....just keep moving forward in the direction that is right for you and your health. You know what that is.