pre-surgery jitters

x-ray chic · February 23, 2007

Hi all, did anyone else have the hungeries before surgery? I feel like I just want to eat all the time. I'm scheduled for surgery 3/14/07 and as it gets closer the hungerier I seem to be. I lost 23 lbs for this surgery and I'm so afraid of them canceling me if I gain before but the hungeries are getting the best of me.

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Desiree1970 · March 5, 2007

You're just anxious, you be fine

tanderson · March 5, 2007

Dear x ray chic....just curious. You actually found a doc to band you with only 55 pounds to lose?

lessofme · March 5, 2007

I also had only 55 lbs to loose. I guess I'll never really understand the pre-op dieting thing. We wouldn't need the surgery if we could get the weight off and keep it off ourselves. I was banded Feb. 12th by Dr. Hansen in SLC Ut., and he's done hundreds of surgeries, including my daughter's a year ago. Must feel the HBP, high cholesterol, backpain, sleeping problems, low self esteem and general depression from trying to get these 60 lbs off for 30 years is a good enough reason to allow it. Also, why should a Dr. feel any different about banding, vs. any other body image altering surgery if we're willing to pay for it?

Crishell · March 5, 2007

Good luck. You will do fine. Unless something is terribly wrong with you physically, the surgery will not be cancelled. I was nervous too because it was my first experience with anethesia and overnight hospital stay. I was more anxious than anything and kept thinking about months down the road. Just keep your eyes on the prize-a new you.

x-ray chic · March 5, 2007

Tanderson, Hi I had started at 218 I'm 5ft 0 a BMI of 42. I lost 23lbs pre-op. (my) goal is 140 thats a loss of 78lbs. My IBW is 95-116lbs. I don't know if I will ever see 116. So thats what I'm shooting for :nervous.