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About the same for me. I remember getting back into the room, saying they're going to start the gas, and that was it. Then it's like waking up from a deep sleep. My WLS was the fourth time (I think) that I've been put under. It really is like falling asleep. They'll let you know when it's going to start and then you're out pretty quick. I do terrible waking up from anesthesia. I'm groggy for hours. Even a full dose of Nyquil before bed leaves me feeling out of it for hours the next morning. Look at it this way. You basically have a guy/gal there where their only job is to monitor you while you're out. They aren't going to be running all around doing other things, taking smoke breaks, etc. Honestly it's one of those things where once you do it you realize it's not that big a deal. You'll do fine.

Oops I was telling you guys about my EGD instead. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

It was the same for me! I was way nervous about anesthesia than the surgery itself. Once it was time to go to the OR they gave me what they called the "I don't care" meds. It hit immediately and literally all cares went out the door. I vaguely remember someone telling me to scoot myself off the bed and onto the table then I remember the mask they said was "oxygen". Next thing I know I was in the recovery room half out of it. And then up to my floor. The OR and pre-op nurses were so nice. We all just jokes around for a while until it was time to go.. I had a really good experience and I hope yours goes well too!

Extremely insightful Brie828, you are a person I'd like to read more from. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

When I start to feel fear or anxiety about which is often accompanied by tears, it tells me that whatever I'm doing or about to do means a lot to me. so if your feeling that way about surgery this is a good thing (in my book) that means this new journey is something you're taking seriously. Hang in there and in times of true Emotional doubt hang onto your Logic, this is a safe procedure with amazing results and unless everyone who has ever received bariatric surgery is lying to us, we have a bright, healthy new life waiting for us just around the corner. All my best

Why does crying always make me feel so much worse? Shahad congratulations on your surgery day, it has been a long time coming,but,it will boring so many go i d changes to your life. Please report in from the "other side" all your feelings and observations. God Bless. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you everyone! 30 mins until ops! All the best to all of you too.

You life is about to change and you are about to start a new chapter of your life! It is exciting and scary. A good cleaning cry is always good. You will do great and be sure to come back and let us know how everything went!

Good luck!!! You got this. Crying releases endorphins (the feel good, mood lifting hormone)--so all's good. You're normal, ya weirdo!

How about how soon will I become over-sexed post surgery? Because if I'm gonna become hot to trot after years at a slow limp I want to be ready! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app