Need encouragement

[Janiegirl1 11]

Having surgery on Wednesday and really need encouragement... Really starting to get scared.

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

your emotions are completely normal! I would go to the gallery and look at before and after pictures of people at least a year out. because you are going to be amazed at the changes in your life!

the first few weeks can be a real rollercoaster. just know that that is also normal, and that it will pass.

please let us know how your surgery goes!

[Janiegirl1 11]

your emotions are completely normal! I would go to the gallery and look at before and after pictures of people at least a year out. because you are going to be amazed at the changes in your life!

the first few weeks can be a real rollercoaster. just know that that is also normal, and that it will pass.

please let us know how your surgery goes!

Thank you! Was it really painful for you?

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

no - it was not. I did have a nerve block in my abdomen and not all hospitals do this. it is a very long lasting pain relief and cut down on the narcs I needed. which is nice.

but my c section and my hysterectomy were a lot more painful as far as abdominal surgeries, and this was not bad at all. the hardest part for me was the liquid diet.

are you also having anything like a hernia repair? I just straight up had the VSG, no hernia.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Janiegirl1 You have got this! Think about why you are having surgery and all of the things you want to do when you're healthier and thinner! Write a list of things you want to do! Hang in there! You'll be fine!

[Janiegirl1 11]

no - it was not. I did have a nerve block in my abdomen and not all hospitals do this. it is a very long lasting pain relief and cut down on the narcs I needed. which is nice.

but my c section and my hysterectomy were a lot more painful as far as abdominal surgeries, and this was not bad at all. the hardest part for me was the liquid diet.

are you also having anything like a hernia repair? I just straight up had the VSG, no hernia.

Thank you this makes me feel better... I am just getting the sleeve no hernia repair!

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

if they offer the nerve block I would say take it. it's a pain when they do it but it is WORTH it

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Having surgery on Wednesday and really need encouragement... Really starting to get scared.

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I understand the uncertainty. All I can tell you that the surgery was the absolute easiest part of this whole process and the recovery was really easy compared to what I imagined.

I assume that if you have gotten this far then you have chosen a skilled and experienced surgeon that you believe will do a good job. Chances are pretty darn good that you are going to be just fine.

Keep us updated on how you are doing.

[Janiegirl1 11]

Having surgery on Wednesday and really need encouragement... Really starting to get scared.

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I understand the uncertainty. All I can tell you that the surgery was the absolute easiest part of this whole process and the recovery was really easy compared to what I imagined.

I assume that if you have gotten this far then you have chosen a skilled and experienced surgeon that you believe will do a good job. Chances are pretty darn good that you are going to be just fine.

Keep us updated on how you are doing.

Thank you so much!!! This makes me feel so much better!!

no - it was not. I did have a nerve block in my abdomen and not all hospitals do this. it is a very long lasting pain relief and cut down on the narcs I needed. which is nice.

but my c section and my hysterectomy were a lot more painful as far as abdominal surgeries, and this was not bad at all. the hardest part for me was the liquid diet.

are you also having anything like a hernia repair? I just straight up had the VSG, no hernia.

Thank you this makes me feel better... I am just getting the sleeve no hernia repair!

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[Valentina 2,642]

Now is the time for you to stop, take a deep cleansing breath and rest. You've done the most difficult part---you recognized that you needed WLS and you jumped the hoops to get you to your surgery date.

Meditate on all of the benefit WLS will allow you. Dream of the healthier you and all that will mean to you and yours.

The emotional roller coaster, the "bumps in the road" will come later. But for now, my friend----rest.

You will soon start your journey of your lifetime.

--scooching over on the, "Losers' Bench". We will wait for you there.

Prayers going up for you .

[Janiegirl1 11]

Now is the time for you to stop, take a deep cleansing breath and rest. You've done the most difficult part---you recognized that you needed WLS and you jumped the hoops to get you to your surgery date.

Meditate on all of the benefit WLS will allow you. Dream of the healthier you and all that will mean to you and yours.

The emotional roller coaster, the "bumps in the road" will come later. But for now, my friend----rest.

You will soon start your journey of your lifetime.

--scooching over on the, "Losers' Bench". We will wait for you there.

Prayers going up for you .

Thank you you made me teary eyed...

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[mparkersmith 72]

@@Janiegirl1,

Everything you are feeling is totally normal. I was terrified, but the day before my surgery, I kept going over and over why I was doing it, and a peacefulness came over me. I realized I had made up my mind, everything was set, and it was going to be okay. It was still hard to sleep, and the next morning at the hospital, I was a mess. Nerves for days! But it has been the best thing I ever did for my own health and well-being, period. And I would do it again in a heart beat.

We will all be waiting for you on the other side, to give advice, encouragement, and support. You can do this!!!

[Megall9 268]

The best thing that I did to get through the last few days before my sleeve was to clean my house! I did everything that needed to be done, laundry, vacuuming, even washed the windows. Not only did it help pass the time, but I knew that it would make recovery easier on me as I could just rest when I got home, and not be worrying about anything that needed to be done. You are almost there! Good luck with your surgery, I can't wait to hear how it went.

[Sarellen5 27]

You got this! . Ready to start this new beginning. Look back at pictures, remember why you wanted this. I know when I feel the doubts sneaking in I think of where will I be if I continue to stay in this same unhappy place. I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts!

[WendyA88 20]

Having surgery on Wednesday and really need encouragement... Really starting to get scared.

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I am having surgery on the 15th as well, so im right there with ya. Just focus on all the amazing things to come. For example: how absolutely stunning you will look in those new clothes. Sending best wishes, love, and support your way. You got this chica.

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