surgery in two days!!!

areellady · April 17, 2007

Well, I have made it through the two week pre op diet without eating anything that wasnt on my list from the dietician so I feel really good about that. I am stopping my drinking 15 minutes before meals and for a hour after meals so I feel pretty good about that. I am taking small bites and chewing chewing chewing so I feel good about that! BUT, I am freaking out at the thought of surgery in two days and all of the emotions that come along with that. I have to say that I am not really craving any foods but being on the low carb diet I am understanding why I am not craving food all the time. I am just in the same boat as all the "I AM SO FREAKING NERVOUS" cuz its almost here and I hope I dont die...dont have complications....dont bleed....dont have lots of PB...dont have lots of sliming...dont dont dont dont......OK..WOW..I feel a little better now...thanks all for listening...Deanna

juliegeraci · April 17, 2007

Deanna, the surgery was a breeze for me. I had a little nauseau that was taken care of by the prescription my doctor gave me. I took Gas X strips for the gas. The port site was a bit sore. I was back to work in 5 days. I would say the surgery was easy. I was nervous like you. I had a complete breakdown 24 hours before surgery thinking to myself "how did I get here". I didn't really mourn food at all. I was just upset at myself for letting myself go for years. You will be fine. I love my band now and I wouldn't want it any other way. Julie

Autumn444 · April 17, 2007

It is scary to go into a surgery that you opted for. It is scary to be put under not knowing if that is it. It is normal for you to feel this anxiety. I was on the boards all the time freaking out about all the what if's. I was also about to jump off my gurney when they were wheeling me into the operating room.

I woke up.... I was alive.... I was sore.... But when you get to your room, stand up for the first time, and understand that it will be okay. You will think "I anguished over this?" lol

I wish you well with your surgery and recovery. Well done on your preop diet! You should be so proud of yourself!

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Autumn

areellady · April 17, 2007

Julie and Autumn,

THANK YOU for your words of encouraement and support!! You both said exactly what I needed to hear today!! What a great place for a push in the right direction. I hope that one day I can say just the right words to someone else to ease the fright as you two have done for me today..AGAIN, THANK YOU!!!