Approved and Nervous

[shrinkingwillow 7]

I just got the word that I'm approved. My surgery is scheduled for March 21st. I've been waiting so long to find out. I've been reading message boards and watching YouTube videos about others wls. Now that it is my time I'm so nervous. I'm second guessing myself. I know that this the best option for me. I guess I'm thinking about the what ifs. I have had other surgeries, but I never had time to ponder the decision. One day I was in the doctor's office and the next day in surgery.

Is it common to be so nervous?

[Jenelle 141]

You are not alone. Same is happening to me. Just got my letter of approval from the insurance and already have my pre op appointment coming up. And now Im sooo nervous... I know I want the surgery, I can't wait to have it. But Im nervous about the pain or if I wont be able to keep food down and become sick things like that. Congratulations on your approval. We will be fine and soon in the losers bench.

[MegaBob 46]

Nervous is good in my opinion. If you are nervous you are more likely to follow your Dr. orders about your pre surgery liquid fast and follow the eating progression after surgery. I did what they said and had no pain, no nausea, and recovered very well. Once you get past the liquid stage it really is easy make the sleeve work with your lifestyle. I put off surgery for 6 years, lost 170# and gained back 150#. It feels great to have a TOOL to help me get off the rollercoaster of weight loss and diet. I have more weight to lose, quite a bit actually, but being down 70# so far feels so good. You will have more energy, confidence and will feel good about yourself. Good luck!