Tomorrow is the big day!

[newnewme4 7]

So tomorrow i go in for my gastric bypass. I cant believe how fast the day came. It feels like just yesterday my primary doctor was referring me to the surgery and now here i am!! I am so excited to start this new journey, but im not going to lie im also very terrified. Its my first surgery ever and im not knowing what to expect. Any words of advice? Im interested in hearing other people's stories, advice,recommendations?!

[Pinkpeonies1 87]

I'm scheduled for tomorrow as well. Good luck in your journey, have faith all will be well.

[CaliGirl1216 25]

Congratulations! There will be days that you may doubt your decision, but keep up the hard work and keep moving forward. It's not a quick fix and it takes a lot of hard work after. It is a mental game and you can beat it. The surgery really helps with that. I was really scared before my surgery too, but I am 11 months post-op and am incredibly grateful for sticking to it. This is a life-changing and life-saving decision. IT'S WORTH IT!!

[newnewme4 7]

I'm scheduled for tomorrow as well. Good luck in your journey, have faith all will be well.

good luck today!! ????

[Pinkpeonies1 87]

Good luck newnewmw14!

[Gumpgal 45]

Caligirl1216 hit the nail on the head.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

Congrats and good luck! As someone else said there will be days you may ask yourself what you have done, but it's worth it! I had a minor set back, but I am about 8 weeks post op and hoping to move to stage five on Monday. I can honestly say I am just starting to feel like myself again!

[choosehope 233]

Congrats Newnewme!! Hoping and praying all goes well for you. In the hospital, just remember everyone is there to take care of you! Ask for what you need. Hospital staff get busy, so you may need to be persistent. Treat everyone with kindness and dignity and it is usually returned. When I had my hysterectomy, I brought a jar with Hershey kisses with a note to whoever came in that I was thankful for them and to help themselves. Got to know some great people who came by to get their chocolate fix. Not sure that would be appropriate given the surgery I'm having, so I'm trying to think of something else.

Also, hospitals are not made for sleeping unless you are under anesthesia. I always take earplugs and an eye mask. I also always bring my pillow and a cheerful throw blanket to make it a little more homey. I also always take a play list of relaxing, uplifting music to listen to during my anxious moments.

Good luck!

[choosehope 233]

Just realized that I am a couple of days late in writing what I just did. Hope your recovery is going well!!