Surgery Tomorrow- So Nervous I Almost Wanna Cancel :(

[change4life2012 50]

So I'm scheduled for surgery at 7:30am and I'm having second thoughts...I keep thinking what if something goes wrong...I have 3 kids that need me. Am I crazy to consider backing out when I've come so far?

I understand you completely!!! I am scheduled at 11:00 tomorrow. I am ready to puke my guts out! Maybe that is just from liquid and laxatives for days..lol. I am full of excitement and fear at the same time. My anesthesiologist called tonight to ask a few questions before tomorrow and that made it soooo real to me. She was really nice and just wanted to make sure I didn't have any questions before tomorrow. That helped to reassure me. I have never had that happen before. I have a husband and two kids and don't want to leave them. They are my reasons to have WLS. Just think at this time tomorrow we will be on the losers bench!!

[susan0178 10]

Thank you all for the supportive words!! Getting ready to leave for the hospital now! I'm still nervous but excited- this is the first day to a new, healthy life!! Good luck to all having surgery today- keep us in your prayers! xo

[Jackie6 13]

So I'm scheduled for surgery at 7:30am and I'm having second thoughts...I keep thinking what if something goes wrong...I have 3 kids that need me. Am I crazy to consider backing out when I've come so far?

I am off to surgery at 7:30 am. I'm nervous, too, but you got to this point for a reason. Don't second guess yourself now. I completely understand your fears. The same thoughts have run through mine. Good luck and Il keep you in my prayers.

[GeauxForIt 659]

I'm checked into the hospital and in my sexy hospital gown. lol

Nervous and ready to get part over with!

This is SO SURREAL!!!!

[drexelgirl 45]

Thank you all for the supportive words!! Getting ready to leave for the hospital now! I'm still nervous but excited- this is the first day to a new' date=' healthy life!! Good luck to all having surgery today- keep us in your prayers! xo[/quote']

How did you do? I just got home. Lost three more pounds!!

[GeauxForIt 659]

I have to spend another night. EXTREME nausea makes getting my fluids in almost impossible. :'(

[GeauxForIt 659]

And I'm of a sudden SO hungry. That scares the sh*t out if me!

[sheila2050 17]

And I'm of a sudden SO hungry. That scares the sh*t out if me!

I've found myself going through several different stages of how I feel. Everything will get better and different, promise.

[LizInTexas 125]

I also had to stay an additional night (3 total) because of extreme nausea and it was totally the best thing to do ! Take all the IV fluids they will give you because that will sustain you after you get home until you can consume it yourself. I found the nausea got much better after they took that wonderful PCA pump(morphine button !) Hang in there, it does get lots better !!! I'm just a month out and I can tell you, at least for me, getting the fluids in is still a challenge. Welcome to the losers bench

[LizInTexas 125]

Oh, and that hungry feeling is just your stomach saying "okay, what the heck !" I find myself having to make myself eat... Must avoid starvation mode or the body will hold a super tight grip on every single fat cell !

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

That super hungry feeling could also be acids. An prevecid (or other brand) will help that if they gave those to you.

Glad you all did well.

[LizInTexas 125]

What's up with the constant stomach gurgling, or as someone else put it, constantly sounding like a percolator ! ? What causes it and when does it stop ???

[susan0178 10]

Hi everyone! I'm still in hospital- supposed to go home today but last night I had fever so we'll see! My dr said it went perfect, no complications at all but when I try eating Jello or drinking Water I get that horrible pain- even though I'm doing it sooooooo slowly...wondering when that will get better and wondering if I'm crazy for having done this to myself

[Holly5.3 423]

I hope you're doing better today! I was sent home a day early-I was glad, all the doo-dads attached to me were getting claustrophobic! Once home and off IV, it was really hard to get Protein and liquids in for first 3 days. Finally at day 4, I got my min. Req. in. My stomach still sounds angry! Still gassy and burpy- just not as severe! Crystal Lite literally saved the day-the only beverage that still tastes good after surgery with unflavored Protein Powder. Best to you today!

[carpediem2012 7]

I had my surgery in Mexico 7 days ago today. I also have a small child, and was terrified. I was surprised by how good I felt when I woke up. The gas in my belly buggedme the most. Try to walk a lot, it really helps.