Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

i start my journey 4/4 i am nervous and excited which is feelings i am sure you have all felt. i made the decision to not tell many people i have not been able to share my feelings with pretty much anyone but my husband and best friend. my friend had it done 9 months ago with not one complication. my husband on the other hand is pretty clueless. i guess he will figure it when there is no dinner;-) . reading everyones

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nerves and some fear are a normal part of the process before any surgery or big life change. It will be okay. Come here to vent if you need to. That's why we're all here, to give and receive support to one another.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be right there with you through your journey!! I'm also April 4. I'm getting so nervous. I'm so tired during the day because I haven't been sleeping well at night. However, this is not the time I should be resting. I want to get a lot done before Wed. laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc. I just feel like I have no energy to do anything. I, like you, have told very few people. I don't want to deal with negative reactions. Ultimately, this is my decision and I'm sticking to it :)

This is just the beginning!! We have an exciting journey ahead.

Good luck to you!! Can't wait to hear how you are doing postop!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wish I had 1/2 of your energy right now. My emotions are all over the place! April 4 is coming really quickly.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be right there with you through your journey!! I'm also April 4. I'm getting so nervous. I'm so tired during the day because I haven't been sleeping well at night. However' date=' this is not the time I should be resting. I want to get a lot done before Wed. laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc. I just feel like I have no energy to do anything. I, like you, have told very few people. I don't want to deal with negative reactions. Ultimately, this is my decision and I'm sticking to it :)

This is just the beginning!! We have an exciting journey ahead.

Good luck to you!! Can't wait to hear how you are doing postop![/quote']

Nervousness is normal!..i was a basketcase.....now I'm 3 weeks post and look back on surgery as so simple!..Very little pain,no complications at all!..I went to sleep and when I woke up it was done!...all those nights of worry were for nothing!..good luck to you! It will be over before you know it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i need to hear that wed is coming fast. i am most nervous about how i will feel right after the surgery. tom i start just 2 days of liquids. not bad compared to others

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nervousness is normal!..i was a basketcase.....now I'm 3 weeks post and look back on surgery as so simple!..Very little pain,no complications at all!..I went to sleep and when I woke up it was done!...all those nights of worry were for nothing!..good luck to you! It will be over before you know it!

I know, thank you! I think it's just the fear of the unknown, I guess. Plus, my daughter (she's 8) is becoming worried. I can feel it. She's stuck to me like glue...so that makes it harder for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i need to hear that wed is coming fast. i am most nervous about how i will feel right after the surgery. tom i start just 2 days of liquids. not bad compared to others

My preop doesn't consist of liquids, but may do the two day liquid just to be sure all is good.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am April 10 and today my emotions are better. My husband has been great! My kids are starting to ask more questions and aren't satisfied with my vague answers. Just need to get it over with and move forward to a better life!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am April 10 and today my emotions are better. My husband has been great! My kids are starting to ask more questions and aren't satisfied with my vague answers. Just need to get it over with and move forward to a better life!

Same here! Let's do it and move onto better things in life.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am on the countdown to my sleeve, April 10th and starting to have the pre-sleeve jitters! Asking questions of myself like...Do I really know all the ins and outs of the operation and long term effect on my life (health wise)? Do I have realistic expectations (to have most weight off within a year?) Will I really use this tool to my benefit or will I be weak and undisciplined (like what got me here in the first place)? I keep thinking that even twenty pounds lost will feel so much better and allow me a bit more energy and desire to workout (starting immediately with walking). Well, thanks for sharing you post, it helps in these times!

Also, I have not told anyone but my husband (and only because I had to!). He is clueless also, but when I announced to him my decision I also stated I could not bare any negativity because this was a hard enough decision as is...he has said very little, but he is concerned.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i have been questioning it all day especially since i am on 2 day liquid diet. i feel like i should wake up thin. do you have to do any pre op dier. i was eatting my sugar free ice pop and my husband wanted one after he just ate pizza. after i told him it was sugar free he didn't want it this should be fun

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my sleeve done March 29th and I was so nervous before. You are all having normal feelings. If u have come this far then u can go all the way. I did lots of praying. Good luck and God bless

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×