In Tears..overly Fearful..

[steelergirl 135]

My surgery is tommorow and I have knots in my stomach..and almost in tears..i was fine until about an hour ago...i could cry if I allowed myself..any advice from those who went theough this already..this forum really helps me when I hear positivity..im so anxiuos..feeling like I forgot something..and how everything will go..reality just sank in....like a brick!!..help..and advice is welcome..success stories..anything...

thanks yall!¡

[SleeveShelly 75]

It is very scary. But I had mine done 9/12 and I would do it again in a minute!!! Everything will be fine!! I never had one complications. I had myself all worked up over nothing. You will do great!!!!

[slojo 150]

I was sleeved aug 28th and do not regret it for one minute. I have lost 37lbs! Just keep your eyes on the prize when you have any doubts!!!

[steelergirl 135]

Thanks...already..calming a little..

[Raven21 121]

Just look at the number of post-op sleever stories on this board!

You'll be fine. Also, remember there are a ton of us that would trade places with you in a heartbeat to get it done sooner!

[Katie713 423]

It's nerves. Most of us experience it, especially before something like surgery. The odds are on your side - and after being on this site for over a year, I have heard that most people do quite well and feel better than expected after surgery.

I know I did, but I have done well with surgery in the past and had that to gauge by. When I woke up I had a little nausea, but the nurses quickly gave me some meds and it went away. I had a morphine pump next to my bed, and if I needed it I could self administer. I had some discomfort but no excruciating pain at all.

I was home the next day and have no regrets, and it is working. Thank God and my surgeons, it is working!!!

[zoraoraclezebra 2]

Hi how are you? I was in the same boat you were before my surgery which was November 1st. I was still very anxious even the morning of the procedure as they were prepping me in the hospital that day. But then I realized that I'm doing this for myself, my health & no one else. Once I had that final talk with myself I realized that I'm going to be doing great and I'm in the best surgical teams hands.

[lisa2job 130]

Everyone goes through the pre surgery jitters!!! you will be fine !! surgery for me was a breeze if I didnt have restriction I wouldnt even know i had it done.... love my sleeve and just think of all the weight that is gonna be coming off before the new year!!! today is my 2 month anniversary and I am down 63 lbs

[kymbo 14]

I cried the week before. The day before. And the day of my surgery. The jitters are completely normal! I was sleeved on 10/23 and haven't looked back since. Good luck to you! You'll be fine!

[TheNEWME! 121]

Hi There!!

I was sleeved on Oct. 30th in MX... so my nerves were pretty rattled. BUT knowing I had read tons of stories on this forum, I felt pretty prepared for what I was about to go through. I prayed to GOD that I wouldn't have too many complications and I guess he was listening. Day of surgery when I got out, I did have some gas pains in my back and upper chest. My hubby had to pat my back like a baby... looked silly but definitely helped! The pain and nausea meds given to me helped tremendously. By the second day, I was already feeling MUCH better!

Just hang in there! Being nervous is absolutely normal! Just keep thinking good thoughts and how AMAZING you are going to look afterwards. GOOD LUCK!!!

[steelergirl 135]

You all are great..thanks for your thoughts..i appreciate it greatly!!

[Squisha 99]

The day before surgery is the worst. But for me day of surgery I was completely calm and knew I was doing what was best for me. I am 7months out down over 100 pounds and loving every minute.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My surgery is tommorow and I have knots in my stomach..and almost in tears..i was fine until about an hour ago...i could cry if I allowed myself..any advice from those who went theough this already..this forum really helps me when I hear positivity..im so anxiuos..feeling like I forgot something..and how everything will go..reality just sank in....like a brick!!..help..and advice is welcome..success stories..anything...

thanks yall!¡

I would do it again if the need came up. Overall a very pleasant experience before and after in the hospital. I had some slight complications, but nothing too bad. The surgeons team went all out to make it a good experience from when I checked in until I checked out 5 days later.

[beckyrn10 8]

Totally normal to have the jitters. I was sleeved oct 22. The day of was the worst for me. Just super anxious. And being a nurse myself, I knew what was going on. After the surgery I had some gas pains and nausea/vomitting but that is how I usually react to anesthesia. You will do fine. Keep your head high. I am down 33 pounds and super happy I did this. You will be too. Good luck!!!!!!

[steelergirl 135]

Thanks...im ready to do this..head high..and eye on the prize..uuugh