Pre Op Emotions

[Tammyeb 5]

I am scheduled for surgery November 30th and saw my therapist yesterday. She keeps asking me about my emotions as the date gets closer and I just can't seem to put it into words for her. She asks if I'm scared and I am but I am also looking forward to my new way of life.

I know it is normal to be excited and nervous and anxious but the OCD part of me wants to be prepared in time with pre-made broths and ideas for Protein Shakes. I don't attend another nutrition class until Nov 4th so maybe I'll ask those questions then. I just want to be ready!

I see the surgeon and do my pre op paperwork on Nov 17th and have started a small list of questions for him like "Can I scoop the litterbox?", "Can I bend over to feed my cat?", etc.

I'm trying not to over-think it all but can't help myself! What are you guys doing as you get ready for surgery? Any help is appreciated!

[AnnMarie23 13]

I felt the same way before my surgery(8/23). It's hard because you don't know what to expect. I would say for the first two weeks take it as easy as possible, your incisions will be the worst part(at least they were for me). I had absolutely no pain coming out of surgery and the worst part was the gas buildup from the Co2, it wasn't painful but uncomfortable. Just keep saying to yourself that you are doing this to improve your health, you are strong and can handle this. The biggest hurdle for me wasn't physical but mental, you are saying good bye to some of your normal foods and that's hard, but in time you will learn that you can have some of those foods again just in smaller portions. I am here for support if you want to email me. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!

God Bless

AnnMarie

[Clarevoyant 347]

It's good to be prepared.

For the first couple days I could not scoop the litter box or bend down to feed the cats. I was not taking pain meds after the hospital and it Was just too painful, so had help.

Good luck!!

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Edited September 28, 2016 by Clarevoyant