Pre Surgery jitters?

[pibblemom 20]

First off thank you all. I was so nervous about surgery I did not sleep well. Lol. @ tomander I like the suggestion of a support group. Where is your support group hosted? Im in Long Island, NY.

[kimk1999 450]

@k8mk1999 my weight currently is 306. Very embaressed by that number. I type this as I am getting ready for the gym which is a huge step for me in itself. I am focused and am just hoping not to lose that focus. I do have high expectations. Is that normal? I def will dowload that app!! A co worker suggested it friday night to me as well but I was like wth is an app going to do. Hearing it from this forum as well makes me think its worth the download!! Ty!!

I think with that starting weight, 50lbs is realistic (and I forgot to count this month). Don't worry about that number. It's just a number and it'll be in the past soon enough. I've been on this forum for about 4ish months or so at this point, your number is nothing to be embarrassed about. There are many that are higher and many that are lower. Oh! I also lost about 6 lbs in my 2 week pre-op diet.

Good job on getting to gym this morning! For me, morning workouts suck as I'm tired, but that's also the only way to reliably get there on a consistent schedule.

Edited March 9, 2014 by kimk1999

[lapper32014 42]

For me I'm setting small goals and if I overpass that goal good. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment. Whatever goal you set you will do fine. We are here to support you

[Tomander 614]

I host 3 coffee support groups in around the Toronto (Ontario, Canada) area every month.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

[pibblemom 20]

I think with that starting weight, 50lbs is realistic (and I forgot to count this month). Don't worry about that number. It's just a number and it'll be in the past soon enough. I've been on this forum for about 4ish months or so at this point, your number is nothing to be embarrassed about. There are many that are higher and many that are lower. Oh! I also lost about 6 lbs in my 2 week pre-op diet.

Good job on getting to gym this morning! For me, morning workouts suck as I'm tired, but that's also the only way to reliably get there on a consistent schedule.

It is hard sometimes to get to the gym but I meet with a trainer on Mondays, go 2 times in addition, and do a sunday am Water arobics class. But I wont lie and say I wasnt tired since my nerves kept me awake till almost 2 am. Smh. If I can be 300 by the time I am banded I will be happy!!! I only make myself go to the gym on sun am by the way. Lol

[pibblemom 20]

For me I'm setting small goals and if I overpass that goal good. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment. Whatever goal you set you will do fine. We are here to support you

Thank you and I do have to also remember the NSV!

[Skywalker 170]

I receeived my banding date from my Dr's office- April 7. I was feeling pretty excited but as the days draw are passing and I realize it's less than a month away I experiencing some major nerves. Reading over the Dr's paperwork has only made it worse. Did anybody else feel this way? Any suggestions? I have talked to friends and they have just said if I am that scared dont do it. Thats not an option for health reasons. Please help!!

I understand how you feel--about any surgery. I'd recommend these tips:

Read only success stories prior to surgery; don't get bogged down in reading the horrors of occasional complications once you've made your choice because it will just psychologically torment you for no good reason.

If you worry you're taking a lazy/pointless risk, think of it this way--your short and long term health is in more danger, statistically, staying this way than having a proven and effective surgery. That's one way I look at it--I can either have this surgery now under controlled conditions, or wait for them to rush me to the hospital 10 years from now with a heart attack and have major emergency surgery.

Just some tips, good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!

[pibblemom 20]

I understand how you feel--about any surgery. I'd recommend these tips:

Read only success stories prior to surgery; don't get bogged down in reading the horrors of occasional complications once you've made your choice because it will just psychologically torment you for no good reason.

If you worry you're taking a lazy/pointless risk, think of it this way--your short and long term health is in more danger, statistically, staying this way than having a proven and effective surgery. That's one way I look at it--I can either have this surgery now under controlled conditions, or wait for them to rush me to the hospital 10 years from now with a heart attack and have major emergency surgery.

Just some tips, good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!

Thank you skywalker! I will def try these tips! And you are so right! I am CHOOSING to take control now rather than have an emergency that I will not have control over!

[lapper32014 42]

I agree with skywalker. I almost talked myself out of my surgery Friday listening to someone who had it done in October. She sat and told me all the pain she is in and how nothing is enjoyable when she eats. She said I would vomit all the time. She really freaked me out then I had to take my own advice. Everyone is different. Her experience will not be mine.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Nerves are normal. My band process was so fast my head was spinning and thought about backing out. It was the best decision I had ever made regarding my life. I was banded July 1. My Initial consult I was around 297 last march I meet with the surgeon. N did the last time in ever going to eat this tour. When I got the approval I did 2 week preop diet full force I did the straight liquids not even eating the allowed steamed veggies. I had to prepare for surgery and get my body ready. Dropped 20lbs those 2 weeks. I'm down about 87 pounds now. I do work out 5-7 times a week weight training and cardio. Believe me I was not a workout person. I know get up at 4 30 am to get to the gym before work. I follow the advice of my dr n Nutrionist . Making sure to get my Vitamins and Protein in. i look back now and wish I did this surgery years ago. It has changed so many things in my life. I worried about never being able to eat fill in the blank. You know what I don't care if I can't eat something and most can eat everything. My band is picky it will like something one day and not the next. N boy do I listen. This web site is awesome for support. Good luck and I highly recommend monthly photos so u can see ur process because sometimes the scale won't move but your body will definitely show the changes

[lapper32014 42]

Tomorrow is the day. I purchased all the things I will need yesterday. I Have To Get Popsicles tonight. I think I'm ready. Trying to push down more fluids because I'm feeling real sluggish today. I feel drained for some reason

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Tomorrow is the day. I purchased all the things I will need yesterday. I Have To Get Popsicles tonight. I think I'm ready. Trying to push down more fluids because I'm feeling real sluggish today. I feel drained for some reason

Stress is draining. First few days after surgery I was sluggish and not myself . Just follow drs orders and walk. The discomfort is temporary n the rewards are incredible . Good luck and welcome to the club

[pibblemom 20]

Good Luck Lapper!!!! If you feel up to it please post how you are doing! Much luck to you!!!!

[lapper32014 42]

Thanks,I will

[lapper32014 42]

Thanks,I will