It's Getting Real Now

[NurseAmy1969 6]

I suppose like many people I have been wanting and waiting to have this surgery for a very long time. I've tried to have it over the last

10 years and I've been unsuccesful. But now here I am a 47 year old widow once again on the verge of life changing experience. I am so happy that my surgery is just 4 days away, and tomorrow I go to do my pre op registration. So why the heck am I so nervous?!

I've been reading everything and anything on RNY since I started my process 10 months ago. I know what's going to happen, I know what to expect. I've been on Instagram and YouTube following so many peoples journey. So I feel I have a grip on what's in store for me. So why the heck am I so nervous?!

I cannot be the only one who is getting ready to have their surgery and is losing it a litt bit. Or just had their surgery and clearly remembers felling anxious. It's not the liquid diet, I'm doing fine with that. It's not that I will have a lot of excess skin. So why the heck am I so nervous?!

The wheels are set in motion and It's getting real now.

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is common to get the jitters right before surgery. Good luck and let us know how things went when you are on the other side.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Hey there! I had surgery 10 months and two days ago, and I can definitely still remember how intense those last days were before surgery. There are huge changes coming, and since you are prepared, you know just how big of a deal this is. Honestly, it would be weird and concerning if you weren't at least a little nervous! However, being prepared is the best thing you can do for yourself, and the best way to remain calm. You've got this! Now all that is left is to take the plunge! We're all here to support you, and soon you'll be on the other side, starting a whole new life and on a road to a whole new happier, healthier you. Hang in there!

[braille 2]

That is a very supportive thing to say

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[NurseAmy1969 6]

Great responses to my question. I appreciate the thoughtfulness!

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[taracutch 226]

Good luck Amy! We are the same age and I'm up 6/27. I'll be here for you along with all the rest of the BP peeps! Keep us posted!

[AmusedMuse 15]

Hi Amy,

I just had my surgery 3 days ago, by myself, in a foreign country. I remember thinking to myself, "Why am I doing this to a perfectly healthy body?!" But I am a professor and researcher and have read all the literature and the reality is our chance of losing weight on our own is almost non-existent. Once you have gained weight your body will fight forever to return to that weight. We should tell every young person this basic fact and try to prevent them from gaining weight in the first place. When they came to roll me from my room to the surgical suite I said to the orderly, "oh now I am really nervous," and she smiled kindly and said, "Everyone is at this point, everyone." That, plus the surgeon's record, were quite reassuring. 3 days out and I am doing great and glad I went forward. You will be too:-)