Preop jitters....

[Monie717 183]

I'm down 18.4 pounds on Day 10 preop diet. Great. Sleeve is Monday and I think the anxiety is catching up with me. Having bad dreams like waking up in a panic thinking I had eaten fried chicken on the morning of my surgery. Then yesterday when I was getting my hair washed at the hairdresser, I got hot/flushed/nauseated. Had to sit up and cut the wash/scalp massage short. Maybe a teensy panic attack?? Has this happened to anyone else?

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[CheckerCorgi 8]

To a different degree but yes! It is completely normal to be anxious. I actually think the first week after surgery has been easier for me than the last week before surgery. It has had challenges in different ways but no more anxiety per say.

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[GibbsGirl 483]

Totally normal!! I was setting with an IV in and playing calm on the outside for everyone but inside......It's not only surgery but a totally different lifestyle afterwards. But I'll let you in on a secret, its worth every minute.

Yesterday I spent over an hour outside taking my Nephews prom pics. I am not talented but just have a great camera but this time last year I would have been sweating so badly it made me sick. I'm 47 and actually see an amazing future.

So many people will tell you the only regret is not doing it sooner. Your going to rock this!!!

[agalindo17 331]

Like everyone says we all felt the same... I was calm the whole time until they took me inside the operation room I felt so sick and started to vomit for like 10 min until I couldn't no more because I got so scare, but the nurses were so nice they made me calm down. Good luck! And remember to walk walk walk [emoji6]

[OKCPirate 5,323]

The short answer is HELL YES IT IS NORMAL

[butterfly23 423]

@@Monie717 not only normal, but expected (and for many, will continue post-surgery with hormone dumping). For me, enhancing my emotional regulation skills and ability to sit with moments like you describe has been one of my biggest goals since I used food to cope for so long and knew I had to change that to be successful. Best of luck this weekend, Monday and beyond!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@Monie717, if you don't believe the good people who've already responded, stick around for the endless parade of those who are approaching their surgery dates as though they're being led to the guillotine. Dreaming about fried chicken is okay as long as you don't bite the stuffing from your pillow.

@@agalindo17, nope, we didn't all feel the same. I'd been so preoccupied with preparing in advance (buying supplies, making charts of what I'd need to do and when I'd need to do it in the few weeks following surgery, et al.) that nervousness was not on the menu. I walked into the OR ready for anything.

Edited April 2, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[ladyhaz 4]

I'm down 18.4 pounds on Day 10 preop diet. Great. Sleeve is Monday and I think the anxiety is catching up with me. Having bad dreams like waking up in a panic thinking I had eaten fried chicken on the morning of my surgery. Then yesterday when I was getting my hair washed at the hairdresser, I got hot/flushed/nauseated. Had to sit up and cut the wash/scalp massage short. Maybe a teensy panic attack?? Has this happened to anyone else?

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I too have had some crazy dreams. My surgery is Monday at 9:00am. I pray all goes well for you see you on the other side.

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[agalindo17 331]

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Edited April 3, 2016 by agalindo17

[Mary2016 55]

Oh my gosh, I am sure I will be the same way. You are doing so well. Hang in there, you are almost there. Good luck!

[Monie717 183]

Thank you! When I told someone it's tomorrow, I freaked out a bit. It's tomorrow!!! Excited but very nervous. Hope all my BP friends will think good thought for me tomorrow.

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[Momwith3minions 52]

Good luck Monie. Mine is this Thursday, April 7 at South East Memorial Hermann. What hospital will you be at?

[Monie717 183]

Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital. Part of the MH system. Good luck Thursday!!

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[breezy25 69]

Mine is tomorrow morning too and I'm freaking a bit!

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[Momwith3minions 52]

Keep us updated. . I have to get through 3 more work shifts. I've already lost 1.5 pounds since starting the liquid diet 2 days ago. I'm curious how much you lost during your liquid diet.

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