When does it sink in?

[Smye 695]

I'm slated for 12:45 tomorrow and my biggest anxiety right now is worry that I'm too calm about this whole thing. It feels like if I'm taking this big of a step and not really feeling anything at all, there must be something very very wrong. It doesn't even really feel real at this point - as though this time next week I'll still be eating/drinking as usual and just waiting for surgery. I can't help but wonder if this is some sort of maladaptive coping mechanism as I'm preparing to have 60-70% of my stomach removed. And if so, what legitimate concerns might be masked by this numbness?

Anyone else experience this? And when did it 'sink in?'

[Rhonda137 12]

It's been three weeks since my surgery. I felt calm too before surgery. I had plenty of moments of stress beforehand . Surgery went well and recovery was much easier than I expected. The worst part was trying to get the fluids down the first week after surgery and I was moving a bit slower than usual. Otherwise, it's been a good experience and I'm happy I had surgery.

[jenbaby75 283]

I am pretty calm also, though I still have 6 days until surgery. I have spent a lot of time watching You Tube videos, read so much info, I think I am just very prepared for what is coming. I will probably be a wreck the night before. Good luck tomorrow, keep us posted!

[BryBro63 410]

I think I was sort of the same way as you are when I was pre-op...and I think everything sank in for me when I had my first vomiting episode. That's when I realized that it's all happening now and it's all real, and that this HAD to be a definitive lifestyle change. From there, I was sure to make every necessary change needed, and I have been striving for success ever since...now the whole thing is second nature to me, and no longer a sacrifice but a part my newly successful life!!!

Hope your surgery goes smoothly, and wish you the best!!

[Essence46 493]

Surprisingly, I was calm thru the whole process. I prayed and prayed and prayed about my decision. It took two years before my doctor agreed to let me have it so it was a long time coming. I didn't read any bad stories on purpose. I only thought and focused on the positive. I was saving my life and that is how I approached it. The night before I prayed again and woke up surgery morning with even more calmness in my spirit. No nervousness at all. My foot hit the floor that morning excited and ready for my new beginning. Good luck to you.

Edited February 12, 2015 by Essence46