Pre-op anxiety

[spiritwind 13]

Hi I'm scheduled to have my sleeve on March 17, 2016.. I have such anxiety about waking up after my surgery...I hope my throat isn't severely sore...I've never gone a day without water!!!! I was told I wouldn't be able to drink until day 2.. I'm also concerned about having low blood sugar...The Surgeon said not to worry..Do anyone else feel the same anxiety?

[csawesome 181]

I am nervous too, slightly different things, but still nervous. We will be alright. I am not scheduled until the 28th. I may get a lot more freaked out before then.

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[Tan4sho 39]

Yes.... My surgery is March 17 and I'm so scared. I continuously think about not having it done. I want to do this but I'm afraid.

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[LaurieMore 20]

It'll go well. Be calm. Breathe. Think of all the future days you'll thank yourself for doing this.

[Seagull 140]

OK good, I thought it was just me.

Yes.... My surgery is March 17 and I'm so scared. I continuously think about not having it done. I want to do this but I'm afraid.


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[Tan4sho 39]

Tomorrows our big day @@SpiritWind are you still scared?

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[amandastearns 79]

You'll do great tomorrow! I was able to drink within about 24 hours. My surgery was mid day and the following morning I took my leak test and was given Water. You'll do wonderful!

[spiritwind 13]

Hi Tan4sho, yes tomorrow is our big day.. Our lives will be making a drastic life change! I want to wish you many blessings. May God protect us both and anyone else having surgery..God bless you.

[pickrere 11]

I'm praying for you two.

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[Proud2BMe 1,016]

I can tell you that the surgery is a breeze. I too was so scared. I heard so many horror stories about the gas pains and was paranoid about blood clots and not waking up from the anesthesia. I thought the pain was going to be horrible. I was delightfully shocked to learn that the pain was on the level of being punched in the stomach, meaning quite tolerable. No gas pains at all. The only part that actually hurt was when they removed the drain. So you have nothing to fear.

Also, I have no memory of even losing consciousness. I simply laid down on the operating table and the next thing I know I wake up in a dark room. I actually thought that I hadn't had the surgery yet and was surprised to learn that it was all over with. Total breeze.

[rubia72 200]

I think we're all afraid but we're in it together, let's be Dauntless, let's be Fearless ????

[Brittneysue12345 18]

When u can update us

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[spiritwind 13]

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you'll know I was Sleeved on March 17th..I'm now home from the hospital..I must say the surgical team was prepared for me when I arrived...I explained to them I was very nervous and feeling very anxious!!!!! The Nurses calmly said" you're in good hands, just relax" When I was being wheeled into the OR I just said a prayer, crossed my arms and relaxed...The anesthesiologist said" ok you've been waiting for this big Day! Here we go.. It was. Blink of an eye and it was over...

[pickrere 11]

Praise God

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[sgc 538]

I am still a ways out from surgery but my biggest worry is not waking up from the anesthesia. I had a gallbladder surgery back in 2007. I was 200 pounds lighter and 9 years younger so I was in much better health. I couldn't eat or drink for 3 days before the surgery. I was on an IV to stay hydrated. I remember being wheeled into the operating room and placed next to the table. I don't remember getting on the table. I just awoke in a recovery room. For a second I didn't know what was going on and started to get up to leave before the nurses stopped me. I'm trying to get in the best shape I can but I'm most concerned with dying on the table.