Im A Ball of Nerves

[sandi2004 2]

I am on my count down. 10 days til surgery. My problem is this Im excited nervous scared worried and any other emotion you can think of. Is this normal? Ive wanted this for so long that I thought I would just be excited and be done with it but the closer my surgery date gets here the more I find to worry about. Like what if I mess up and dont chew my food enough or if I drink something while im eating. God knows I dont wanna get food stuck. Ive heard some horror stories. What if I go through all of this and dont lose any weight.Every thing is just swarming in my head, so much that I cant concentrate on other things. Somebody please tell me this is normal.:confused:

You are being ever so normal. Some people get excited and do not get frightened, others get excited and wonder if they can "follow the rules". So don't worry about being worried. Doesn't that sound nuts? I made it through my surgery, and the past 6 years, following rules, making mistakes, but I chose to have the surgery, just like you are, and was able to successfully get my weight off. You may find some comfort in my surgery day story which you can find at Sandis Surgery Day Story - May 28, 2004

[michellegetsbanded 0]

You are just going to do great! :puke:

Take it a step at a time.

First, surgery - it is not horrible, but not comfortable either. Get up and walking as soon as you can, and drink, drink, drink. You do not want to get dehydrated and end up on IVs - not a planned part of the process.

Second, heal. Do not focus on weight loss. Tell yourself you are following all the steps your doctor lays out to help you heal - then if you lose weight, it is a bonus!

Third, create habits. Practice eating on schedule, eating the things you are told you can eat in smaller portions than before surgery, and eat slowly. Water is a huge part of this habit step.

Fourth, fills. Go in for fills. I was terrified, but it is nothing. A tiny stick and you are done. You may have some restiction from surgery swelling, but it goes away after a while. You will not have real restriction until your fills start. Again, do not expect miracles. Just keep working on step three.

Fifth, get moving. As you recover from surgery and feel better, start walking. As you start losing weight bump it up and do more.

Sixth, enjoy! Keep track of your weight loss, keep track of your inches and watch the change! Think frequently about what feels different - breathing better; clothes looser; blood pressure, blood sugar, and pain decreasing; buying new clothes, hearing compliments. These things are even better than the pounds and inches.

Remember, it s a journey, not a miracle that happens overnight. However, in a few months you will feel like it has happened so fast.

Lastly, always read, andf feel free to post and ask questions. There are no dumb questions. Feel free to vent and express and talk about your emotions - and you will have many! It helps to share and there are many of us who will support you along the way.

Good luck and let us know how your surgery goes!!!!!!!

My surgery is Friday and I'm extremely nervous, thank you for posting this it helps a little

[Froggie D 1]

Good luck and soon you will be on the bandster side! Post your experience when you feel like it!

I am so excited for you!:sad:

[Amaris 0]

Good luck to you! If all goes well, I will get my surgery date that day. You'll do great and I'll be thinking about you!

My surgery is Friday and I'm extremely nervous, thank you for posting this it helps a little :sad: