Question:
having surgery tomarrow june 22nd and I a so scared!!
— jlbraatz98 (posted on June 21, 2009)
June 20, 2009
Hi,
Congrats on surgery day being here!!!! My rny was March 9th. I had never
had any surgery and was very anxious. I am an er doctor and therefore had
plenty of experience with what can go wrong even though I know it rarely
does. Your biggest risks are post-op pneumonia or blood clots. You can
lower your risk of both of these problems dramatically if you walk, walk,
walk, and then if your not sure what else you can do walk again. Not only
does this make things safer it lowers your overall pain and increases your
energy level. Follow your surgeon and teams recomendations on eating,
vitamins and exercise and you can have excellent expectations of making in
through these next weeks of recovery with flying colors. My prayers and
good wishes go with you tomorrow. Kevin
— hapkidodoc
June 21, 2009
I AM 3 MONTHS OUT WITH MY RNY. LIKE THE PREVIOUS POSTER WALKING AND
FOLLOWING DRS. ORDERS WILL MAKE THIS THE BEST THAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF.
I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. I FOLLOW ORDERS, AND TRY TO WALK EVERYDAY.
WHEN HOME FROM HOSPITAL, LET OTHERS TAKE CARE OF YOU FOR A CHANGE. REST,
GET IN ;YOUR PROTEINS, VITAMINS, AND WALKING AND YOU WILL DO JUST GREAT.
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS FOR TOMMOROW.
— gogirl1960
June 21, 2009
Anxiety is VERY normal...just know that this is the begining of a great new
life for you. We all wish you the best!!!!
— AuntPamcakes4six
June 21, 2009
I just had RNY on June 2, 2009. THe day before I was petrified but didn't
show it to others because I didn't want to worry them. I had never had any
surgery or been in a hospital as a patient. Then I remembered my friend
Susie telling me how someone had to talk her down the day before because
she was so scared. Now she is happy and healthy and thinks it was the best
choice she ever made. Somehow that made it easier to trust that things
will work out. By the way, I did walk as much as I could in the hospital.
Also they gave me a plastic thing they said to breathe into 10 times every
hour and keep the little plastic doohickey in a certain range. It was
annoying but they told me it helps prevent pneumonia so I did it. I really
had virtually no pain (knock on wood). I had more pain with a tattoo.
— lanasmcknight
June 21, 2009
Believe me Jean, no one was more scared before surgery than I was. I
almost cancelled! I'm 8 days post op. Like the others said, walk as much
as you can and don't be afraid to take your pain meds. I wish you the best
of luck. Marcia
— marcia5000
June 21, 2009
Good luck and God bless on your big day tomorrow. Although I haven't set my
date yet, I have just been approved and I'm nervous too. I'm a firm
believer that fear feeds on fear so watch how much you consume. I also
think it's okay to be nervous because this is 'unknown.' I pray God's best
for you tomorrow and throughout your weight-loss journey.
— Ms.Ronnie
June 21, 2009
Bless your heart, I was so scared too. I have had no problems. Dont expect
to have alot of energy the first two weeks, but then you will slowly get
back to your old self. One thing I want you to know is that the first
month - you might stall. You might lose for the first week and then the
scale may not move for 12 days. Your body will need to time to adjust.
But it will come off. You have to patient. I had so many expectations for
the first month that I was so disappointed. I lost 23 lbs which most
people would be elated with but I just read so many stories where people
lost 30 lbs the first month. Everyone is different and every ones body
works differently. This is probably the best thing you will ever do for
yourself.
— cpainter5
June 21, 2009
Think positive, I just had my RNY 6/16 and I truly believe positive
thoughts helped me not have pains issues and it also drove me to walk walk
walk. I never experienced gas pains, this procedure is different for
everyone. The more positive you can be the better. This is your new day
tomorrow grasp it positively and make the very best of your recovery
Donna
— donnaholman
June 21, 2009
I was scared too but so glad I went through it. I am six months out and
lost 85 lbs. and thank God I decided to have the surgery. I was carrying a
15 lb. watermelon today at the supermarket and thought to myself what a
struggle it was to walk and carry that melon- then it dawned on me, how in
the world did I ever manage to carry that extra 85 lbs? The fear, worry,
pain, and even the "head" struggle of still wanting to eat
volumes was so worth the journey of feeling the way I do today. Remember
what you are feeling and will feel for the first weeks and months is only
temporary. It will be so worth it!!!
— edgehanger
June 21, 2009
I was scheduled for RNY in December and was so scared that I cancelled. I
let a few months pass by and then rescheduled. I had RNY on May 20 and am
now one month post-op and am here to tell you I had no problems. You are
going to be just fine...think of all of us who responded to your post when
you wake up in the recovery room tomorrow.
— CMABELL
June 21, 2009
Congradulations on your upcoming surgery! You'll be fine. It's perfectly
normal to be worried about surgery. Remember all the hard work that you
did to get here. Tomorrow is the day that you were working for, You're
lucky that you have the summer to enjoy with your new body.
— Kathleen W.
June 21, 2009
Hi My Nmae is Ruth I had Lap-Band surgery on Macrh 25 th theI surgeries I
had before was cataract surgery i think everyone is affrid of the unknow so
was I but now I am glad I had it done and so far I lost 11 lbs and I feel
great I use insulin everyday and I have had My insulin reduceed from 38
units to 34 units a day now and I even feel more like moving around then
what I did . If I can have surgey at age 68 and cime out a okay so can you
just listen to your suregon I had a very good Suregon I never enven knew I
was a sleep and when i woke up they asled Me if I had pain and I said no.
one More thing if you know Jesus talk to Him too . He will help you. He
takes care of all of Us He did Me .
— Ruth Rowe
June 22, 2009
I definatly agree with Ruth about talking to Jesus. I just had gastric
sleeve on june 17th. However unlike most I was not afraid at all. I knew
that God had made this possible for me and was behind me the whole way. I
just accepted that if he took me home to be with him that day then... well
that was His plan. But here i sit post-op like 5 days now and everything
went very smooth I must say. Walk walk and walk some more is the best
advice one could give. I am pain free for several days now with no pain
meds! Congratz on your surgery today I will pray for you! Welcome to the
first day of your new life!!!
— callen3640
June 22, 2009
I understand completely how nervous you are. Take a deep breath and we
will all be here waiting for you. Good Luck and I'm right behind you, June
30 and just as nervous as can be.
— lilliangs
June 22, 2009
Jean, I'm so happy that you posted this. My date is the 29th so next week I
will be on the losing side myself, and yes I'm so nervous. Jean I will say
a special prayer for you tonight. God Bless and I look forward to hearing
about ur weight loss.
— tshabazz1967
June 23, 2009
Hi! Sorry I didn't get the opportunity to post before.. Hope all went well
with your surgery!!!!
Lin in Watertown NY
— LinnieJean
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