Surgery tomorrow and I'm terrified

[mmy 62]

Ok so my surgery is tomorrow and I'm terrified. Scared of dying.. Scared of not waking up again. I know most surgeries are a success but I can't help but feel frightened..

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[bellabeans 74]

I feel the same way and I am not until August !! But I keep reassuring myself that this will be such a better lifestyle for me . And that the statistics of me dying of a heart attack because I'm overweight are much higher . Normal nerves I guess ??? You'll do great!! Keep us posted

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[elisaa33 14]

Remember this is a good thing ! You will have a hard first day but you get better each day after .... Do some meditation and calm down . I think going into it with a calm positive attitude you will do great ! I am a 10 days out and am doing great! I have my surgery in Tijuana. Make sure you don't eat anything today but clear liquid and you should be on the right road.

Kudos to you !!

[mmy 62]

Remember this is a good thing ! You will have a hard first day but you get better each day after .... Do some meditation and calm down . I think going into it with a calm positive attitude you will do great ! I am a 10 days out and am doing great! I have my surgery in Tijuana. Make sure you don't eat anything today but clear liquid and you should be on the right road.

Kudos to you !!

Thanks. Yes I'm actually on a liquid diet for today. But doctor didn't say anything about clear!! Only liquids and Soups are ok.. I'm starting to worry now

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

Don't worry, if your srugeon said "liquids", without mentioning "clear", you'll be fine.

The closer many, many, many people get to surgery day, the more nerves, panic, jitters, whater you want to call them, kick in. It makes sense, you're about to do something that's life-changing.

Do something nice for yourself today. Get a pedi, buy yourself flowers, serve tonight's bowl of broth on your grandmother's china, something that makes you feel loved and special. You are taking a step that will lead to a better, healthier life for yourself, which will benefit you but all your loved ones. It's a powerful and loving thing you're doing tomorrow. Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Don't panic. This surgery is incredibly safe as far as surgeries go. And if you don't wake up from it, you'll never know, so what's to worry about there?

[crazygoose 190]

I'm not sure if this advice would be helpful because I wasn't afraid of dying (my family was more afraid than I was) sure I knew there was the possibility but really it's just that, a small possibility and I had faith that I would make it through. Now one of the things I did do the day before was ask if my surgeon lost any patients and they told me none so far. So maybe if you can contact your surgeon's office and ask them if your surgeon has lost any patients . If he did lose some then yeah it's okay to rethink this a bit. Try to think positive though think about your future and how you expect to benefit from the sleeve.

Edited April 29, 2016 by crazygoose

[mmy 62]

Thanks all. I really appreciate your support. Surgery in less than and hour. When I'm out and awake I will let you all know

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Thanks all. I really appreciate your support. Surgery in less than and hour. When I'm out and awake I will let you all know

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Best of luck. Keep us posted on how you are doing. See you on the other side!

[165B445 188]

Remember this is a good thing ! You will have a hard first day but you get better each day after .... Do some meditation and calm down . I think going into it with a calm positive attitude you will do great ! I am a 10 days out and am doing great! I have my surgery in Tijuana. Make sure you don't eat anything today but clear liquid and you should be on the right road.

Kudos to you !!

Thanks. Yes I'm actually on a liquid diet for today. But doctor didn't say anything about clear!! Only liquids and Soups are ok.. I'm starting to worry now

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Sending calming energy your way... I wish I could send ya ativan,but....that wouldn't be cool, federally

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[mmy 62]

Surgery done . I feel horrible. Major bleeding issues. Had to have 5 until of blood transfusion and wend back for an endoscopy to try and stop the bleeding. At the ICU now

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Surgery done . I feel horrible. Major bleeding issues. Had to have 5 until of blood transfusion and wend back for an endoscopy to try and stop the bleeding. At the ICU now

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Oh my gosh! What happened? WLS usually involves minimal bleeding. Did your spleen or liver get knicked?

[Zoes.Realm 190]

Yes, your emotions are going to start to get to you a bit today. This is a big new adventure in your life. I am sure you will come out unscathed. This is something that we all have fought very hard to get and I am sure like me, at the last moment you are second guess yourself. Try to just stay as calm and relaxed as you can. Good luck and keep us updated on your journey

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[KristenLe 5,980]

Surgery done . I feel horrible. Major bleeding issues. Had to have 5 until of blood transfusion and wend back for an endoscopy to try and stop the bleeding. At the ICU now

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I'm so sorry you had a complication. I'll be keeping you in my prayers!

Thanks all. I really appreciate your support. Surgery in less than and hour. When I'm out and awake I will let you all know

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Best of luck. Keep us posted on how you are doing. See you on the other side!

Remember this is a good thing ! You will have a hard first day but you get better each day after .... Do some meditation and calm down . I think going into it with a calm positive attitude you will do great ! I am a 10 days out and am doing great! I have my surgery in Tijuana. Make sure you don't eat anything today but clear liquid and you should be on the right road.

Kudos to you !!

Thanks. Yes I'm actually on a liquid diet for today. But doctor didn't say anything about clear!! Only liquids and Soups are ok.. I'm starting to worry now

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Sending calming energy your way... I wish I could send ya ativan,but....that wouldn't be cool, federally

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[Zoes.Realm 190]

Surgery done . I feel horrible. Major bleeding issues. Had to have 5 until of blood transfusion and wend back for an endoscopy to try and stop the bleeding. At the ICU now

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I am so sorry about what has happened. Sending great positive energy your way! xoxo

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