Overly anxious

[Jorrin 6]

My surgery is tomorrow...I'm so very anxious and all of a sudden I'm STARVED...I have been on the liquid diet for two weeks...I feel like stuffing my face...but I know I CAN'T!...Is this normal behavior and feelings before surgery?

[WildGrits 101]

Yes

The night before is very stressful. Tomorrow you are going to be changing everything. But don't fret, when you wake up from the surgery you won't be hungry at all.

[Jackie Pulleine 1]

Yes I see where you are coming from, I am terrified. Mine is booked for 4th November. my older sister keeps reminding me this is permanent not like the band you recently lost, this is for life, you can't have it reversed once it's done you can't change your mind etc my head is spinning and really registered to talk to veterans to get reassurance sorry but I sympathise with you and appreciate just how you feel xxx best of luck

[little_mrs 145]

My surgery is November 18th and I am nervous, but.... What I love best about this...even tho it will be a struggle, not easy..is that it IS permanent. I need to lose weight and I know deep down I need this tool to be a permanent part of my life to ensure I maintain my weight and my health. My suggestion, always remember what your drive was to do this and you'll never regret it. Good luck!! ????

[WildGrits 101]

You will all do great.

Roux en Y is reversible. The sleeve isn't.

[Jonathan Blue 311]

This is all perfectly normal. I would honestly be worried if you weren't freaking out a little. This shows me you know how serious what you are about to do is and what will be required of you. It is an amazing journey that only you can experience and the nerves leading up to it are a part of it. Revel in them, bath in them, it is all a part of this amazing journey. The anticipation is what makes it all the more sweeter. If you are still too anxious once you get to the hospital, let them know. They are usually able to put something in your IV for the nerves to help calm you down.

For tonight, just stay focused on why you are doing this and all of the amazing things you will be able to do once this part of the journey is over. You will wake up from surgery tomorrow ready to tackle the rest of your life in a way you have never been able to before. I am so excited for you. I still looking back at the nerves I had before surgery and think fondle about how they shaped my view of the whole process to get where I am today. It did not seem like it at the time, but it is worth it.

If there is anything I can do to continue helping or you have any questions, I am an open book. My contact info is below.