Help I'm Scared!

[bab89 1]

My surgery is Monday and I'm sooo nervous!

[Boston George 84]

My surgery is Monday and I'm sooo nervous!

I totally understand! Mine is next Monday and Im freaking out too. You will do fine. Remember that statistically, its safer than having your gallbladder out. They have done all types of tests on you to make sure your safe enough..You will do fine! Just remember, you worked so hard to get here, this is going to change your life.

[Lissa 2,631]

Everyone gets nervous just before surgery, no matter what kind of surgery it is. Just remember that this one surgery is going to save you a ton of hassle and possible additional surgeries to combat the effects of obesity. You've made an informed decision (I hope) and you've decided this is the right path for you. Handle anything that is weighing on your mind, then go have your surgery with a positive attitude. You'll do fine!

Good luck!!

[slimagainsoon 88]

My surgery is Monday and I'm sooo nervous!

Its normal to be nervous before it type of surgery. You will do just fine. Have faith and think happy thoughts and before you know it, it will be over. You will begin your journey on the losers bench. Prayers going up!!!

[Holly5.3 423]

I know how scared you are! Time seemed to crawl when you were starting this journey-Now as the date nears, time is flying like a run away train! Breathe and try to stay calm and centered.you've made a decision to change your life forever. That was the hard part. Now you are putting your plan into action. Feel strong in your decision! Visualize how you will feel say a year from now or next Summer. Let positive, exciting thoughts if what's to come push out your fears, whenever possible. My faith also helped me get through it all. A lot. I'll be praying! Good luck, sweetie! You'll be great! 

[pink grace 31]

Before i had my gall bladder out i was really scared but the anethasist was brilliant, she told me to think about a really happy time in my life, i thought about my second honeymoon to mauritius, and i instantly relaxed at which point she put me to sleep and waking up knowing it was all over was a great feeling, even though i had pain.

It is normal to be scared, i got to 3 days before my op in oct but had to delay due to my bloods, but i can remember each day i got nearer i concentrated on what i was taking in with me, getting the home ready for whilst i was in hospital etc and that helped me to take my mind off the op, and telling my self i would deal with how i felt on the day.

I think that the pre nerves are actually worse than when it really happens, i had to go to my 88 year old mom in a laws funeral last week and I was dreading the day, i just didn't know how i would get through it, but once it was there, i just coped minute by minute and then it was over.

I am sure you will be fine, and thank you to the person who posted that the sleeve has less risks than having your gall bladder out, i found that really helpful for me

I will be praying for you, i know that having people praying for me really helped me, x

[gaye jarvis 751]

Have faith in your surgeon and their team, they know what they are doing. Just relax and know that you made a decision that will keep you around for a lot of years! I will be praying for you! I'm 4 months out so I've been there and it's ok to be nervous, please let us know how you are doing after surgery! God Bless you and good luck!

[starr1202 38]

I'm having mine done on Tuesday. I've never had surgery before and so I'm a little nervous but excited as well. You really have to believe that your surgeon has done plenty of surgeries and everything should work out for the best. Good luck hope to hear from you post op keep us up to date!!

[Savedbyamazinggrace 66]

scared myself.....i was looking forward to it for so long and now....not so much..and Im second guessing my decision.....I started by asking for the lap band and was approved and then changed my mind and asked for the sleeve and I got my approval letter today and guess what...i want the lap band now LOL! UGGH !!!