areellady 1 Posted 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn444 0 Posted 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
areellady 1 Posted 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!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted April 17, 2007 You're welcome. Congrats on getting your band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
