Anxiety over surgery procedure.

[teeshan 19]

I scheduled for Feb. 16 as well! The closer it gets, my anxiety level rises. I have even dreamt about the surgery. I have begun to tell myself that everything will be okay and any positive thoughts I can think of. The main one is that it is more dangerous for me to continue walking around in the state that I am in now than having the surgery. That has helped me tremendously. Find something to focus on that is positive and you will do fine. I start my pre-op diet on Thursday through next Wednesday. I'm trying to focus now on doing well with that and so far so good! I haven't had any anxiety!

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[teeshan 19]

I was more afraid in January than February! Go figure! LOL!

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[hikerdog 45]

I had RNY on 12/20/16. It was my first surgery, first anesthesia. I'd never even had laughing gas at dentist office. After they rolled me into operating room, I was awake for about 20 seconds then... I woke up in recovery room. Just think about all the pre-op tests you are going or already went through as evidence that you will get through surgery with no problem.

[Sugarnspice 150]

I scheduled for Feb. 16 as well! The closer it gets, my anxiety level rises. I have even dreamt about the surgery. I have begun to tell myself that everything will be okay and any positive thoughts I can think of. The main one is that it is more dangerous for me to continue walking around in the state that I am in now than having the surgery. That has helped me tremendously. Find something to focus on that is positive and you will do fine. I start my pre-op diet on Thursday through next Wednesday. I'm trying to focus now on doing well with that and so far so good! I haven't had any anxiety!

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I'm trying to focus on positive too it's just moments when this wave hits me.

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I had RNY on 12/20/16. It was my first surgery, first anesthesia. I'd never even had laughing gas at dentist office. After they rolled me into operating room, I was awake for about 20 seconds then... I woke up in recovery room. Just think about all the pre-op tests you are going or already went through as evidence that you will get through surgery with no problem.

Thank you ! I'm looking forward to napping & being wide awake

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[Kristina@ 0]

Yessssss mine is march 31st and every night I lay in bed and think about it and begin to panic! Part of me wants to just say forget it I'll be fat and unhealthy forever! It's a scary thing idk how I'll get through it

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[chynadoll619 247]

I'm having theSE same thoughts, Everytime I go to have a pre op test done, or even drink a Protein shake.. I feel like I'm just go threw the motions.. but really I might back out.. I'm fighting myself.. im afraid but I'm going to put it in God's hands and pray and pray.. good luck

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[Sugarnspice 150]

Yessssss mine is march 31st and every night I lay in bed and think about it and begin to panic! Part of me wants to just say forget it I'll be fat and unhealthy forever! It's a scary thing idk how I'll get through it

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Wow, me too! I just want to say forget it and walk away but I know I'll regret it.

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I'm having theSE same thoughts, Everytime I go to have a pre op test done, or even drink a Protein shake.. I feel like I'm just go threw the motions.. but really I might back out.. I'm fighting myself.. im afraid but I'm going to put it in God's hands and pray and pray.. good luck

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That's all we can do

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[triplethreat 257]

You all will do great!! The recovery for me was super easy and the results are great. It's normal to be anxious; I have had surgery multiple times and always feel anxious. I actually went through the process 4 years ago and didn't go through with it. I wish I had! I was sleeved last summer and it was the best investment I've made!

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[Sugarnspice 150]

You all will do great!! The recovery for me was super easy and the results are great. It's normal to be anxious; I have had surgery multiple times and always feel anxious. I actually went through the process 4 years ago and didn't go through with it. I wish I had! I was sleeved last summer and it was the best investment I've made!

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Thank you ! I keep thinking if I don't do it I will regret it

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[merriw 20]

I was exactly the same way. Seriously was 100 times easier than I thought it would be . I was sleeved Jan 30 and doing great . Positivity is the key . These drs do this surgery so often you will be fine ! If you have any questions feel free to message me . It will all be worth it !

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[Sugarnspice 150]

I was exactly the same way. Seriously was 100 times easier than I thought it would be . I was sleeved Jan 30 and doing great . Positivity is the key . These drs do this surgery so often you will be fine ! If you have any questions feel free to message me . It will all be worth it !

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Thank you so much !! You just has surgery 2 weeks ago

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[Lauraazucena 15]

I went back and forth between being excited and being anxious. The night before, I was literally giving my husband instructions on what to do if I died! 3 weeks later,and here I am 10lbs lighter, and a total of 8.5 inches lost! I have actually lost 25lbs total since starting my pre-op diet, but only 10 of that has been post-op. It is definitely an emotional roller coaster. You can push through it! When they are prepping you for the surgery, if you are really anxious, I have been told that they can give you something to help calm you down.

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I did the same thing with my husband and he's like stop it you'll be fine. My surgery is set for April, yet I'm nervous and anxious about it

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[Lauraazucena 15]

Yea the closer the date the more anxious and exited I get

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[Sugarnspice 150]

Yea the closer the date the more anxious and exited I get

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That's how I feel excited , scared & overwhelmed


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[ice75002 43]

Yessssss mine is march 31st and every night I lay in bed and think about it and begin to panic! Part of me wants to just say forget it I'll be fat and unhealthy forever! It's a scary thing idk how I'll get through it


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I'm with you. I'm not scared about post OP journey, but waking up from the procedure

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