Surgery tomorrow

[ruthkatniss38 9]

My gastric bypass surgery is tomorrow. Despite doing a lot of research, being in therapy, and having a supportive family, I'm tremendously nervous. This is normal, I'm sure, particularly since I have never had surgery of any kind before, but still, I woke up early today and couldn't get back to sleep. Too scared.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. One thing to do before you go off to the hospital is to take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

[jnicoll1 10]

Def normal to be nervous. You sound very motivated and prepared and have the support. Also, proud of you for establishing therapy and continue to go if you need to post surgery. That way you can have the support of your therapist as well. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

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[ruthkatniss38 9]

Thanks! Yup, I took several before pictures. A good reminder because I never see the twenty pounds I've lost since June (admittedly not that dramatic in my frame, but, still)

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[Jazzzyjay 222]

Good luck!! Wishing you a speedy recovery ????

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[Jazzle 34]

Good luck, will be thinking of you

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[criolelaie 31]

Dear Ruthkatniss38 I am having surgery today as well! I am in the hospital all ready to go! Best of luck, I will let you know how mine goes and please do the same

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Edited January 16, 2017 by criolelaie

[lisaann0321 0]

I'm right there with you! My surgery is tomorrow and I haven't slept well the last couple of nights. I'm hoping tonight is better! Good luck tomorrow!!

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[FindingCarrie 244]

I'm right there with you! My surgery is tomorrow and I haven't slept well the last couple of nights. I'm hoping tonight is better! Good luck tomorrow!!

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Mine is tomorrow also, and I have been sleeping okay, but I think tonight may be tough. At least I know I will be knocked out by tomorrow night and sleeping like a baby with all of the meds I will be on. Can't wait to just be on the other side of this so I can stop obsessing, worrying, etc...about it, and start to focus on recovering and my new life.

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Edited January 17, 2017 by FindingCarrie

[Tammy's life 5]

Good luck

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[LighterMe 18]

I hope it all went well!

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[Jazzle 34]

Good luck

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