Surgery 11/29....and I am nervous as hell....

[jane 2]

My VSG is scheduled for 11/29 with Dr. Tallal Zeni/Mi Bariatric Institute, and I am soooooo nervous. Went to my pre-surgical class almost 2 wks ago and it scared the shit out of me....I started to panic...."WHAT?! No more Diet Pepsi?....No caffeine?....No more comfort food when I need it?!" Yup, I literally freaked out and went and ordered a burger and a diet coke. I have since come off of my freak out anxiety roller coaster by going over the book they gave me. It is all starting to sink in now. I am in the process of completing my testing. My last one is the Endoscopy. It's scheduled for this coming Tuesday and I am even anxious about it as well. I work in healthcare and have seen a lot..... which doesn't help me any. I just hope everything turns out ok....I can do this because nothing else has worked and I am not letting my fear and anxiety get the best of me.

Hi! If you can afford it, I would try to get some form of counseling. This is a HUGE step we are taking, and it helps to talk to someone and sort out your feelings towards everything. I started my therapy in September, and I think that because of my sessions I'm handling my situation a lot better. And I feel more resolved to my decision. My surgery is on Monday and I feel nervous too. BTW, you are able to drink sodas and stuff/anything, about a year after surgery. Just in small amounts...

[HetKF 33]

<br />Hi! If you can afford it, I would try to get some form of counseling. This is a HUGE step we are taking, and it helps to talk to someone and sort out your feelings towards everything. I started my therapy in September, and I think that because of my sessions I'm handling my situation a lot better. And I feel more resolved to my decision. My surgery is on Monday and I feel nervous too. BTW, you are able to drink sodas and stuff/anything, about a year after surgery. Just in small amounts...<br />

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I've been seeing(and will continue a long time after all of this) a psychiatrist/therapist since this Summer who deals with eating disorders....namely emotional eating (6 yrs before that with everything else in my life). She has been my rock through this and has helped me make the decision to do this. I am pretty set on my decision as well...but I have anxiety about everything so this is no different for me..lol. Unfortunately, no matter if I feel it's right or not...I'll worry it to death. I was surprised they didn't find any ulcers when they did my scope Best of luck to u on Monday!! Keep me posted so I know what I'm looking at I was pretty reliant on my Diet Pepsi....coffee...iced/hot tea.....whatever had caffeine. I have weaned myself off of it but I must say I will miss it. Maybe even more than the food :* Good to know it's certainly not a 4ever thing as a few of u guys have told me.

[aquamama 0]

My surgery is in Tiajuanna and is on Sat 11/27. I too am nervous and all this blogging is a little scary because there are problems I never considered. I tried for a couple years to meet Kaiser's requirements (10% of my body weight off and held off). I did OK for the first 16 lbs but after that I hit a flat line and kept that weight off for almost a year. However Kaiser is very strick and does not budge on that requirement. My weight started creeping back up and I decieded to go for out of country solution and here I am a week from surgery. I am set to have a super sleeve and want any advice to make things go easier and smoother. I did all the Kaiser classes, talked to a psyc, attended classes and support groups so I guess it is time to make it really happen. I really really really hope it goes smoothly so anyone out there with some tips - please pass them on.

My VSG is scheduled for 11/29 with Dr. Tallal Zeni/Mi Bariatric Institute, and I am soooooo nervous. Went to my pre-surgical class almost 2 wks ago and it scared the shit out of me....I started to panic...."WHAT?! No more Diet Pepsi?....No caffeine?....No more comfort food when I need it?!" Yup, I literally freaked out and went and ordered a burger and a diet coke. I have since come off of my freak out anxiety roller coaster by going over the book they gave me. It is all starting to sink in now. I am in the process of completing my testing. My last one is the Endoscopy. It's scheduled for this coming Tuesday and I am even anxious about it as well. I work in healthcare and have seen a lot..... which doesn't help me any. I just hope everything turns out ok....I can do this because nothing else has worked and I am not letting my fear and anxiety get the best of me.

[MrsMaddBroadway 1]

My VSG is scheduled for 11/29 with Dr. Tallal Zeni/Mi Bariatric Institute, and I am soooooo nervous. Went to my pre-surgical class almost 2 wks ago and it scared the shit out of me....I started to panic...."WHAT?! No more Diet Pepsi?....No caffeine?....No more comfort food when I need it?!" Yup, I literally freaked out and went and ordered a burger and a diet coke. I have since come off of my freak out anxiety roller coaster by going over the book they gave me. It is all starting to sink in now. I am in the process of completing my testing. My last one is the Endoscopy. It's scheduled for this coming Tuesday and I am even anxious about it as well. I work in healthcare and have seen a lot..... which doesn't help me any. I just hope everything turns out ok....I can do this because nothing else has worked and I am not letting my fear and anxiety get the best of me.

[MrsMaddBroadway 1]

My surgery is the same day and I feel exactly the same way now. I have been very confident and optimistic until Saturday night when I had my first chocolate Protein shake! It was horrible an then I started freaking out thinking... "I'm never going to have good food again." (I just made a post about protein) lol It scared me but we just have to look to the future and stay positive. I think it will be worth it in the end. Good luck! Keep me posted on your progress and maybe we can compare.

[Filosophia Scandinavia 1]

I do not think there is anything wrong with me.

I am having surgery th 30th of November and haven't been scared yet.

I am so convinced, that everything will go well - and if anything is wrong, like a leak, they will fix it. Perhaps I am too positive and not realistic. On the other hand, it will make my operation experience better not being afraid.

I just give myself to it. I am not looking forward to it either.

Maybe fear will come to me:-) It's OK

I KNOW there will be good food in the future, just in small amount.

The Protein thing is just a short face in a long life. And those protins are my little friendly helpers. They are repairing my tissue, and building my muscles. Muscles that will be used as aq machinery using my fat-tissue. :cheer2:YAY! And Proteins will help my neurons ad amino-acids, so I will keep my brain in shape.

Proteindrinks and Water will be my best new friends in recovery after surgery.:hug::sign46:

Greetings from Copenhagen

[HetKF 33]

My surgery is in Tiajuanna and is on Sat 11/27. I too am nervous and all this blogging is a little scary because there are problems I never considered. I tried for a couple years to meet Kaiser's requirements (10% of my body weight off and held off). I did OK for the first 16 lbs but after that I hit a flat line and kept that weight off for almost a year. However Kaiser is very strick and does not budge on that requirement. My weight started creeping back up and I decieded to go for out of country solution and here I am a week from surgery. I am set to have a super sleeve and want any advice to make things go easier and smoother. I did all the Kaiser classes, talked to a psyc, attended classes and support groups so I guess it is time to make it really happen. I really really really hope it goes smoothly so anyone out there with some tips - please pass them on.

My goodness you have had quite the path. You are very brave to go to another country and have this surgery done. I don't know that I wouod have enough guts to do it.....so kudos to you!!! My MD only said I need to lose 5 lbs prior and here I am 6 days b4 surgery and my cycle is ready to begin. Talk about shitty timing!!! So , now I am bloated and am 4 lbs up...great eh? Best of luck to you and we all need to empower each other to get through this.....and we will