Surgery tomorrow and very worried

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I think that what you are experiencing is very common. The pre-surgery jitters and anxiety was the worst part of the whole process as far as I am concerned. You are taking a leap of faith into the unknown.

As to something happening after surgery that you may be unprepared for. Life happens. Sometimes we are thrown a curve ball. These things may happen whether or not you have surgery.

I would much rather have to deal with something healthy than unhealthy.

Learning to deal with life on life's terms instead of relying on food is a miracle of this process. If you need help doing so (therapy, counseling, support groups, recovery groups), then be sure and look for someone to help you through it. That would be something I would advise whether or not you had surgery anyway.

You can do this!

[bosoxgrl777 3]

When did everyone start losing the Water weight from being bloated? I had the sleeve on 5/2

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[Lahlah 9]

@@momwifestudent I am doing well now. I've had a few problems with Constipation, I've only gone once since surgery. Nurse practitioner says it's ok and that it's because I have so little going in. (I'm still on full liquids). I'm losing between 1-3 lbs a day which has been fantastic. The only issue I'm having at this point is a here and there kind of stinging and pulling feeling in my belly button. I'm so happy to hear that you are doing well also and I appreciate you checking in with me. Sorry it took me so long to see it!

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[Lahlah 9]

@@Inner Surfer Girl You are right, it was in large part due to the fear of the unknown. I also don't do well with change and this is one of the biggest changes I've made in my life.

You'll be happy to know that all my worry about something happening was pointless. Nothing happened. It was a very boring week after surgery filled with naps lol.

Thanks so much for your input. I have read many of your posts and you always have such great advice!

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[Lahlah 9]

@@bosoxgrl777 I want to say it was maybe like 4 or 5 days post op for me.

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[momwifestudent 2]

@@momwifestudent I am doing well now. I've had a few problems with Constipation, I've only gone once since surgery. Nurse practitioner says it's ok and that it's because I have so little going in. (I'm still on full liquids). I'm losing between 1-3 lbs a day which has been fantastic. The only issue I'm having at this point is a here and there kind of stinging and pulling feeling in my belly button. I'm so happy to hear that you are doing well also and I appreciate you checking in with me. Sorry it took me so long to see it!

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No worries! So glad to hear you're doing well. The pulling feeling is still happening for me too. And I'm so tired. Running one errand lands me on the couch for the rest of the day.

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