Is it normal to be nervous?

[semausmom 3]

Hi all,

My surgery is scheduled for next month. I'm extremely nervous about going through with it. How did you get past being nervous?

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[asantiago 89]

Hello and congrats. You will be ok. It's normal to feel nervous. Be positive and avoid negative thoughts or talks. It's a process but all will go well. We are all here together to support one another and you will be so happy you did it and you will see how healthy you will feel. There may be challenges along the way but it's normal. I was ado very nervous and wasn't sure if I wanted to go through it but I think I let my fears get in the way and I am glad I went through if. It has changed my life for the best and it will also change yours for the best. I wish you all the best and know we are here for you.

[semausmom 3]

@@asantiago Thanks so much for the kind, encouraging words. I really appreciate it! I'll try to keep you posted.

[hanmar 30]

:-) I had a sleeve done on 9/19, was so very nervous at my last pre-op visit with my surgeon. He put my mind at ease, stating it was my first surgery, but lucky for me, not *his* first. Actually that light-hearted approach really helped me put things into perspective and I was able to move past the fear and focus on the positives you'll do great!!!!

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[ejswife 38]

Same here my surgery is set for nov 10 and im so scared of going under anesthesia ive never had surgery before and im freaking out i was supposed to have it 5 yrs ago and i backed out so now im trying again and im scared im going to backout again

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[negrita 18]

I'm scared to go under mine is on 10/29

I'm 4 the New me! !

[ejswife 38]

Im so excited for the new me too im doing it for myself and my health but for my 3 yr old son as well i want to be more active for him im just so anxious

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[asantiago 89]

@@semausmom You are very welcome. It is so important the day you go into Surgury to be as calm as possible. You will do great. Any encouragement I am here. ????.

I been through a lot but it was the best thing I have ever done in my life. You will be amaze to see how your life will change for the best in many ways. ????????????????????

[Wobblybelly 14]

Mine is in 11 days time and I am so scared but so excited too. Such mixed emotions. I fear all the things that could go wrong so much so that I tell myself not to do it. Then I look at my 21st body and think of my last few decades of life ahead (I'm 55) and I know I want to be fit and enjoy them. I know the diabetes and weight will send me to an early grave so it must be done. So you are not alone in being scared.My mum and dad's anniversary is the week after my operation and I can't wait to give them their card as it will mean I'm still alive lol

[Amylou 206]

I had a RNY done in June of 2015. I was SO nervous in the months and weeks and days leading up to my surgery. I would fluctuate from being super excited to being scared out of my wits. It wasn't the actual surgery that scared me, it was the PERMANENCE. The results would be forever, and that was the hard part to wrap my brain around. The morning of surgery, however, I woke up calm and focused. I just wanted to get to the hospital and get it over with. I was so exhausted of worrying about it I just wanted it done.

It's been an amazing 16 months. I'm so so SO very happy with my results. Not that it's been easy every single day. But I do not regret anything.

[semausmom 3]

Thanks everyone!

[jongetsfit 15]

I wasn't really nervous until about two weeks before when you start planning the actual procedure. Meeting the hospital people, anesthesiologist, and final appt. with surgeon. Once I started the preop diet I was able to focus on that. Then the morning of, pretty scared, but once they hit you with the sedative its all down hill.

So short answer, yes perfectly normal, but totally worth it.

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[Steven1954 89]

@semausmom. Ive had so many people trying to talk me out of it I was very nervous but knew it was the right thing. I've had the band for 8 years and kept off 130 pds. When the band came out, 60 pds crept back.

People will tell you how dangerous it is or how someone their friend knew had complications or died from it or other negative comments.

I had the RNY. 9/14/16 From 9/1-now I lost 21 pounds. I'm on my way back to the. 175. Pounds I was for the past eight years. If there are complications in the future I will deal with them as the 1000 s of others in this group. I do know that we will all be healthier .

Best of luck on your decision.