Advice Wanted

[DebbieC1970 58]

Tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid preop diet. I have gone to the classes, bought what I need, have a surgery date (12/20/12). I can't get my mind to turn off, can't sleep, i'm really nervous. I didn't think I would be like this. I know all the info, but still feel unprepared. Is this normal? I want and need to do this, but i'm apprehensive...

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Perfectly normal dear... just don't let it throw you off course. You will be banded before you know it! Welcome!

[skinnymoo17 3]

Tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid preop diet. I have gone to the classes' date=' bought what I need, have a surgery date (12/20/12). I can't get my mind to turn off, can't sleep, i'm really nervous. I didn't think I would be like this. I know all the info, but still feel unprepared. Is this normal? I want and need to do this, but i'm apprehensive...[/quote']

I feel the same way-- and am almost same timing! I'm on day 3 of pre-op diet and will be banded on the 18th. I've talked myself in and out of actually doing this at least 5 times-- I'm worried about change, about not changing - about my body rejecting the band--I keep telling myself the majority of people say they wish they had done it sooner-- I am hoping to be in that group soon!! Good luck --at least we have great support here!!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Pre-surgery jitters. You know what you need to do so try to focus on that. It will pass soon and good things are about to happen.

Best of luck to both of you <<upcoming banders>>.

[hely88 883]

Hang in there its gonna be great!!!

[duncanrum 9]

I just was banded so I cant relate to your fears., I was the same way and I had some success with the pre-op so I second guessed myself. Why can't I do it on myself or with the shakes. The answer is I haven't done it in the 10 years I have been overweight. It is so normal and I spent alot of time on this site looking at other people's success. I tried to focus on the positive and how different my life will be a year from now. Best of luck and as the others say stay focussed on the prize

[dee257 1,516]

~hugs~...I think we have all been there hun.....

You will do just fine !

[DebbieC1970 58]

Thanks Ladies! It's good to know how i'm feeling is normal. I'm glad my nutritionist told me about this site! I have learned a lot just browsing. ))

[Sojourner 2,446]

Tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid preop diet. I have gone to the classes, bought what I need, have a surgery date (12/20/12). I can't get my mind to turn off, can't sleep, i'm really nervous. I didn't think I would be like this. I know all the info, but still feel unprepared. Is this normal? I want and need to do this, but i'm apprehensive...

It's totally normal for someone about to make major life changes to feel nervous about their surgery. You most likely know more about what you need to do than you give yourself credit for.

When you begin to feel nervous, get back in touch with your reasons for wanting to become healthier. If you have not already done so, create some goals for yourself, and begin to plan on what you need to do to accomplish them.

Most, if not all of us have had similar experiences...so come back often and receive positive feedback and encouragement. There are many supportive and knowledgeable members on this forum who will be here for you!

Best wishes for a successful journey...

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Sweetie the first few days after I got my date (12/14), I couldn't sleep at all! I blamed it on my bed because I changed my room around! Lol!!!

I's normal. Just take a picture of yourself with a tank top and sweat pants on and look at it every time you have doubts! Then picture yourself skinny and believe me, your doubts will disappear!

[MiniMi 1,468]

I felt a little like how you are feeling too. BUT I'm two months post op and I've already lost 42% of what I need to lose!

If I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have lost any sleep!

Hang in there!

[jilly_bean 41]

I'm having the same thoughts. My date is the 28th so i start my preop on the 13th. It is all of the sudden so real and I'm totally having 2nd thoughts. It's crazy because I've been wanting this for years and now I'm so close. It doesn't make sense to back out now. I'm just freaking out.

[DetChatt 188]

I was a total wreck, too. I was nervous about everything from surgery (my first ever) and the whole process. The staff at the surgery center were so wonderful. I'm sure they're used to nervous patients, and they know how to take care of you and help you relax. I felt like I was more at a spa than a hospital. It was awesome! Afterwards, instead of focusing on what a perfect experience with the band should be, I forged my own path and worked with the program the way it best fit me. It's a process and a learning curve, one that you have to be flexible with. This site is a wonderful means of support, especially if you don't have any local groups. Friends and family are wonderful for support, too, but they will never "get it" like a fellow bandster.

[LJCBF 363]

Tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid preop diet. I have gone to the classes' date=' bought what I need, have a surgery date (12/20/12). I can't get my mind to turn off, can't sleep, i'm really nervous. I didn't think I would be like this. I know all the info, but still feel unprepared. Is this normal? I want and need to do this, but i'm apprehensive...[/quote']

I was wrapped in a blanket rocking back and forth like a drug addict from a bad 70's movie for the first 3 days but then it gets better. Hang on DO IT EXACTLY! This will give you some relief in 3-4 days. The reality is you are likely coming off sugar and carbs and it makes us agitated (my skin crawled) plus the mental anxiety of the finality of surgery and your new life.

Many people have found that past the first 3-4 days it not only gets better but you get a kind if mental freedom - not having to think about food all the time. I just viewed the liquid diet like taking meds - set my timer took it ( drank shake) when it went off and moved on.

If you are wondering ... Yes it's worth it. I have lost over 250 lbs and changed my life.

Hope in your future is power in your present !

Lee

[DebbieC1970 58]

I'm having the same thoughts. My date is the 28th so i start my preop on the 13th. It is all of the sudden so real and I'm totally having 2nd thoughts. It's crazy because I've been wanting this for years and now I'm so close. It doesn't make sense to back out now. I'm just freaking out.