My gastric bypass operation is booked for 11th August!

[Kernowgirl 5]

Hi guys.

This is my first day on here.

Today I started my two week pre-operative liver reduction diet. My surgery is booked on 11th August. So two weeks tomorrow.

I'm so excited to finally begin this final preparation process, and to begin changing my life.

Apart from my weight I have NO medical conditions, and am taking no medication. I have no weight related illnesses. So in that respect I'm very lucky.

However I'm so anxious and scared. I'm so worried that something will go wrong during/after the operation that I find myself crying and panicking.

Has anyone got any advice on how I can stay calm and not panic on the lead up and especially the day of my surgery? What helped for others to keep the, calm?

Thanks

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[James Marusek 5,244]

After my RNY gastric bypass surgery a few years ago I built an underground shelter. We were hit by tornadoes around 8 years ago and had a lot of damage. Anyways when we went up to the Museum of Natural History in Chicago this summer with the grandkids, I saw a cute t-shirt. It read STAY CALM AND TRY NOT TO BECOME EXTINCT. So when I got home, I had a sign made up which I hung inside my shelter. So that is the only advice I can give you for staying calm.

Two things to do before surgery.

1. Take a good before photo of yourself so that you can have something to compare it with once you have surgery and lose weight.

2. Walk, walk, walk. It will really help the recovery process go smoothly and speed your recovery and also ease your pain levels.

What helped for others to keep the, calm? I was just way too busy before surgery to get the jitters.

[Kernowgirl 5]

Thanks James

A lot of the people I read posts of on here are in the US, I'm in the UK so dont know how things differ.

In all the information I've been given I've read that the death rate for a bypass is 1 in 200 people. This is what is getting me so nervous.

What does the info in the US say regarding % of death rate and complications? Thanks

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[MonicaEMT 35]

I'm August 11th too.. Congratulations. Hope you have a safe, pain-free, and speedy recovery.

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[exquum3 4]

I'm having the sleeve August 11 as well. Hope everything goes good!

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[Kernowgirl 5]

Thanks everyone. Hope you all do great too. Are you all American?

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[healthier&happier4life 86]

I just had bypass surgery 5 weeks ago. I was a little nervous also, but knew that I wasn't really living my life to the fullest. You've obviously decided that this is what's best for you. Keep reminding yourself why you're doing this. Sometimes the things that are best for us aren't necessarily the easiest things to do!

[deb2571 70]

My surgery date is august 8. I too am nervous, but I have some medical issues caused because of my weight. I tell myself I'm doing this to improve the quality and save my life. You say your lucky and have no health issues that is great...but being obese it will catch up with you. I don't know how old you are, I'm 44 and the last few years my health has deteirated because of my weight. You have tell keep reminding yourself your getting this surgery to save your life period.

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[soon2bthinmiami 24]

Mine is 8/11 too! Im in Florida. So excited and nervous! Tomorrow I start clear liquids! I also have no other co-morbidity. BMI 39. I know he next couple of months will be rough but I'm trying not to think about it. Good luck!

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