Nerves Getting The Best Of Me!

[Luckystar12 51]

So i had my pre op endoscopy today. I was so nervous just getting the IV line in for the anesthesia. Im going to be a nervous wreck going into surgery. I totally see myself pulling out the cords and running out of the OR! But once i was asleep i realized so overreact! Was not bad at all. Then i think to myself, maybe i will just diet my whole life so i dont have to do this. Ugh. I dont want my nerves stopping me.

[tqmeri30 17]

So i had my pre op endoscopy today. I was so nervous just getting the IV line in for the anesthesia. Im going to be a nervous wreck going into surgery. I totally see myself pulling out the cords and running out of the OR! But once i was asleep i realized so overreact! Was not bad at all. Then i think to myself' date=' maybe i will just diet my whole life so i dont have to do this. Ugh. I dont want my nerves stopping me. [/quote']

I had mine yesterday and I was the same way yesterday. I'm scared of the pain when I wake up. Everything

Will be ok. Keep strong

[Banned member 320]

I'm getting sleeved next week and I'm very nervous but usually when I'm nervous or ready to freak out, I tend to get very quiet and do my deep breathing exercises. I used to listen to relaxation CDs when I would have anxiety before bed and it really helps me clear my mind and stay calm. I also did hypnosis with the home birth of my 3rd child and it really conditioned me to stay calm and relax. I haven't had a anxiety attack since learning these techniques. I'm more worried about the breathing tube more than anything because anything that could possibly irritate my throat and make it swell tends make me want to freak out. I know I will be fine though

[ocean_ophelia 31]

Surgery is a breeze. It's making the lifestyle changes that's hard.

[smtaarrie 16]

Hey I don't normally reply I read on here daily!

I want to say on the nerves though its completely normal. During my two week preop diet id think of every reason known to man why I should back out! Now I'm 24 and already was on meds for anxiety and depression so my nervousness was horrible! It got to where I couldn't sleep thinking about the ifs and buts about surgery.

Now let me add. I did it...day of surgery I was a mess! But I did it...

Recovery was a breeze compared to what id planned in my head. I'm four weeks post op tomorrow! And its been great. Your going to read a lot of "bad" on here. Those are the stories I focused on before. For every bad story I'm sure there are ten+ good ones! I've not dealt with any sickness or had to take any pain meds since coming home from the hospital. I want to tell you to try and stay calm but know since I was there no words can really help. If ya wanna talk or ask questions I'm always available! Its so worth it!!! Lots of good vibes sending your way!

Heaviest: 305<br />Current: 269<br />VSG Surgery Date: 8/29/12

[Luckystar12 51]

Thanks for the encouragement. My nerves drive me crazy!! I know i will be a mess the entire week before surgery. I just need to know that this will be worth it. Seems like it, just also worry about long effects. Ahhh!