tp1447 118 Posted June 27, 2016 I am having surgery tomorrow and I couldn't be more nervous! I'm terrified of a complication. I have been on my pre op diet for two weeks and I haven't cheated once. I have a great support system and an amazing surgeon who I trust, BUT my nerves are just everywhere! Any advice that helps you stay calm before surgery?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beni 1,484 Posted June 27, 2016 I was out of my mind worried. But it was so quick I am still amazed. Less then an hour. The first two days are easy because of the painkillers in the hospital. My surgery was 2:00 Pm so I ended up staying two days. Release papers are signed by by doctors early in the morning. I tried to visualize how good I would feel once the weight was gone and took comfort on the fact that at this stage it was out of my hands. My job was to be ready and nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 27, 2016 I am having surgery tomorrow and I couldn't be more nervous! I'm terrified of a complication. I have been on my pre op diet for two weeks and I haven't cheated once. I have a great support system and an amazing surgeon who I trust, BUT my nerves are just everywhere! Any advice that helps you stay calm before surgery?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Just keep going over all the good things you want to do once you lose weight! My therapist actually had me keep a list so if I had any doubts or needed a boost - I could easily refer back to it. Stay strong!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tp1447 118 Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you so much! I'm trying to stay positive and think about why I started this process in the first place. I'm definitely excited but overwhelmed at the same time. My surgery is at 9:30am so hoping that I get to come home the next day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheilachabera 0 Posted June 27, 2016 I had my surgery at 9:00 and was home by 4:00. The only pain I had was the gas pain. The first two days was rough but then I felt great. Surgery was on a Thursday and I returned to work on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tp1447 118 Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks! That's awesome. That makes me feel better. Most people say the gas pain is the only pain they had. Hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted June 27, 2016 Keep us updated!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tp1447 118 Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LACRACRA2 58 Posted June 29, 2016 Prayers. Keep us posted. Sent from my iPhone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted June 29, 2016 Thinking of you today!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgarrettsatx 109 Posted June 29, 2016 Thinking of you today!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
