Surgery Set For 9/4...im Getting Nervous!

[lmgarza 33]

I'm home relaxing today and I'm super nervous just thinking about my surgery happening in 2 weeks. My mind is going 100 miles per hour and I keep thinking am I making a good decision? I've tried so hard to lose weight and because of my Thyroid it a never ending battle! I was not even this nervous when I had my Thyroid removed.

[Wisdom2KnowTheDifference 32]

I am set for surgery on 9/4 as well!!! Have you started your pre-op diet yet? I'm sorry you are feeling nervous, I will probably be at some point. Right now I am just EXCITED. Being excited just sounds weird when you're talking about surgery?!

[Erin O'Donnell 61]

Feeling nervous is totally normal, especially with something like lap band that requires a serious life style change. I am only about a week post op, but once the surgery was done I felt a little silly for feeling as nervous as I did prior to my operation lol! The surgery it self is a breeze (assuming you have a good doctor and good nurses) and even recovery isn't terribly bad, though everyone is different. But I'd say that if you don't have any adverse reactions to the anesthesia (nausea...) and plenty of pain meds, than there's not much else to worry about. good luck with your surgery! Feels good to be on the other side

[lmgarza 33]

Thanks Erin that does make me feel a whole lot better. I did not have naseau from my Thyroid or Gallbladder surgery, so hope fully I'm good on that part . As for Wisdom- I start my pre-op this Tues.-yikes.... Not looking forward to that!

[Jim1967 3,569]

Nerves is definitely normal. We've all been there. This was probably the easiest surgery I ever had. I was walking the hall of the hospital wing two hours after coming out of recovery (with a very lovely Nurse). You ladies will rock this thing and see that it is not so bad.

Good Luck!!

[angelinwaiting 0]

Hi, just had my surgery on the 15th..... doing pretty good..... just have the gas pains. Im told to start walking more so the gas goes away. But other than that i am so glad I did this.. Good luck and i will post more after drs appt on thursday.