Nervous about upcoming RNY surgery!

[Janifer 42]

Praying for you' date=' Janifer. Are you and your husband each having surgery on the same day? My husband and I are both wanting to have it and starting with all of the testing and insurance requirements, but I never gave much thought to how we would actually schedule the surgeries for each of us.[/quote']

Thank you for prayers, as I will pray for you and your Husband. My Husband and I are scheduled on the same day 11-11-13, I am going first then him. I start my pre-op diet Monday I have to do mine for two weeks and he has to do only one week pre-op. We are fortunate to have the support of our Family, therefore we are able to do this together at the same time. Please keep me posted on your journey.

[Janifer 42]

Sending Prayers to everyone that has upcoming surgeries and for quick recoveries. I am just starting the process and hope I will be able to have surgery sooner rather than later but I am scared but know it is something I have to do if I want to live.

Thank you for your prayers and support. I too will pray that you have great success on this new adventure to life!

[Janifer 42]

This is normal of any life altering circumstance. Don't do this to yourself' date=' you made the decision to make a healthy change. Please don't be afraid of being better. Envision want is ahead of you and go for it, you know you want it. Staying where you're at is unhealthy and not satisfying; if it was you would have never sought out help.

We are with you. Each one of us will or have gone this way and will/came out just fine. Fear, fear itself. Not a happier and fulfilling life. This is your time please take full advantage of this opportunity you have been blessed with. Blessings....[/quote']

Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement as well as your motivational talent. Absolutely wonderful your words have been taking to heart. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Many blessings to you.

[Janifer 42]

I 32 days away from surgery and as it gets closer and closer I'm getting more nervous. I've been eating like crazy! I know this is what I need for a healthier life but what if it doesn't work? What if I have serious complications? What if????? That goes thru my mind often. Other times I feel excited about this. I feel that my quality of life will be so much better once I lose this weight. I look at all the pictures I can of anyone with my body type and that was my size trying to imagine what I will look like. Will I need plastic surgery in 2 years? Will I look too thin? I worry I will lose too much weight. I just worry about anything and everything at times. Change is very scary for me.

I will pray for you and your family' date=' please do the same for me.[/quote']

Thank you for your prayers and response. I too think of all the same questions but with the great support from everyone here on this forum as well as their knowledge I feel all will be fine. May you have the same peace of mind. Wishing you much success!

[Janifer 42]

I understand completely. My life has been halted by my weight. My kids are growing and experiencing life while I'm sitting on the sidelines. Having surgery terrifies me. I've never had surgery but I see the worst case scenarios everyday at work. I have faith that this surgery will give me the full life I deserve. Have faith and know that you will be ok. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thank you for sharing and your words of faith, and prayers. It means so much as we all go through this time in our life. I will keep you in my prayers as well.

[Janifer 42]

I completely understand where you're coming from...I have been excited' date=' impatient, nervous and even scared at times! I put this surgery off for a few years because I was scared of the horror stories I had heard, but then one day I looked at my little girl and realized that I had to do it not only for me but her too...I couldn't take her to the park or go outside for a walk with her or anything because I was trapped in the prison that was my body...but even worse than that were all the health problems that came with it. So I thought...ok...if I don't have the surgery I am going to die probably within the next 5 years...and if I have the surgery yes there is always risks, but I will at least get a shot at living a healthy, active life!! The odds are pretty good that we will do great and it will all be worth it in the end!! I will pray for you and your husband...I am having my surgery on 10/29...please pray for me too!

SW 413 CW 323 Surgery date 10/29[/quote']

Thank you for your kindness and understanding. I bet you are so excited with your surgery Tuesday! Please keep us posted. Sending prayers your way!

[Janifer 42]

Praying for both you and your husband. Please say one for me.

Thank you for your replies and words of encouragement as well as prayers. I agree completely with you on carrying this extra person on us, hurting our joints and holding us back from LIFE. Your in our prayers and much success to you on this WLS journey.

[roundfuzzy 33]

Thank you for your replies and words of encouragement as well as prayers. I agree completely with you on carrying this extra person on us' date=' hurting our joints and holding us back from LIFE. Your in our prayers and much success to you on this WLS journey.[/quote']

Thank you very much. Monday is coming soon...getting pretty nervous!

[KristieRerouted 24]

I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son, my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.

Right there with ya :/ (((HUGS)))

[butterfly2433@gmail.com 19]

Thank you for your kindness and understanding. I bet you are so excited with your surgery Tuesday! Please keep us posted. Sending prayers your way!

Hi Janifer!

Just wanted to give you an update...I had my surgery on 10/29. I had quite a bit of pain for the first 24 hours or so until they finally was able to manage it with the correct pain meds. They said that since I have chronic back pain and I am on daily pain meds already, that the normal pain meds that they give someone coming out of surgery was not working for me. They adjusted everything though and got the pain tolerable. So after that, I only had to stay 2 nights and once I could tolerate full liquids they let me go home. I went through my first week with full liquids ok. I did get very emotional for a few days starting on the Saturday after my surgery. That was a little rough, but it seemed to last about 3 days and then I was ok. Now I'm just in the middle of my 2nd week and I am able to eat puréed food. That was exciting! I've never really cared too much for refried Beans, but let me tell ya, those beans with some melted reduced fat cheese and just a little scoop of Greek yogurt tasted amazing that first day!! Everyday things are getting better and better and I'm so glad that I made the decision that I made! I wouldn't change it for nothing in the world!

So how are you doing? Hope everything is well with you!

[Janifer 42]

Hi Butterfly!

I am glad to hear you are doing well and thank you for the food idea. I have been on the pre-op diet almost 2 weeks now. My surgery is Monday ❤11-11-13❤! I am so excited!