5 days away..... I am nervous wreck!

[orionburn 1,024]

On 2/25/2017 at 1:18 AM, SleevePanda said:

My surgery is 5 days away.... I'm excited and nervous at the same time, I keep look at this body that I've had a love/hate relationship with since I can remember and now I see it in a whole new way. I look at it and feel it and think "wow.... I've struggled with you for so long and now, you'll be gone"
I'm scared y'all! What will it look like after, will I struggle with the "new me" will I miss myself? I keep reading horror stories about hair loss and tragic, excess skin.... is it all worth it? My primary goal for surgery is to aliviate my chronic back pain, knee pain and other body disconforts and live a healthier, active life. But, will it be like I hope it will be? I don't know and that is one scary thought

Had all the same fears as you. While I still worry about some of the longer term things like skin and such I can tell you that being only a month out after surgery my chronic pain levels are so much better than before surgery. I've lost 30 lbs now since surgery and it has made a world of difference. My sciatica is nothing like it used to be. I could barely walk for 5 minutes without wanting to jump in front of a bus because the pain was so bad. Am I at 100%? Not at all, but I feel like I'm back to 85% at minimum. I already fell like I'm starting to get my life back. My sciatica pain has ruined my quality of life for the past couple of years limiting me on doing hundreds of things.

There are risks with this. My spleen decided to spring a leak on day #3 at the hospital, so my supposed to be 3 day stay turned into nearly a week's stay. Did it suck? Yes, yes it did. The first week was really tough and I went through all the questioning of whether I made the right decision or not.

For me I was out of options. I was looking at back surgery because nothing else had worked for my sciatica. And even then I couldn't get it done because they said it would be pointless with the weight I was carrying. So I had to look at my options and the pros outweighed the cons for doing WLS. My journey is just beginning, but despite the early bumps I'm thrilled with my progress and never thought I'd feel this good so soon after surgery. While I can't promise you'll have the same luck as me getting the extra weight off is going to be a good thing no matter what.

Good luck on your journey!

Edited February 27, 2017 by orionburn

[JerseyJules 862]

Just got home, had my surgery yesterday. Gas pain sucks and you have zero appetite or even look at food. Beef broth in the hospital made me almost vomit, but I just asked for some medication. The gas is the worst thing about it so far.

[Berry78 4,261]

@JerseyJules congrats for going through with it! Did they have to strap you down?

[JerseyJules 862]

1 minute ago, Berry78 said:

@JerseyJules congrats for going through with it! Did they have to strap you down?

No, but they hit me with a happy cocktail..

[sleevinpops 303]

Congrats jersey! I'm sure you already know but walking is great for gas and a solid recovery. Looking forward to hearing your updated!

[JerseyJules 862]

Yeah just walked 1/2 mile...Still feeling like crap but hopefully this will be all worth it in the end, I havent felt any regret as of yet.. Trying to get the fluids in is a challenge.

[orionburn 1,024]

6 minutes ago, JerseyJules said:

Yeah just walked 1/2 mile...Still feeling like crap but hopefully this will be all worth it in the end, I havent felt any regret as of yet.. Trying to get the fluids in is a challenge.

It gets better, don't worry. I suppose "hey, the first two weeks are gonna outright suck" isn't a great sales pitch from a doc's office, but I admit it was tougher than I thought it would be. It can be difficult but try to do some fun things while recovering. Whether it's a hobby, games, whatever...find something to keep your spirits up. I struggled more with the psychological battles than I did physical. Each day will get easier and easier. I'm 5 weeks out now and I can't believe how I feel now compared to just a few short weeks ago.

Edited March 1, 2017 by orionburn

[GoddessBeauty 11]

Wow! This video is very inspirational!!

I've struggled all my life as well with my weight. I don't have any illiness related to obesity however, like you mentioned; "Why wait until your diagnosed" be proactive now, THAT'S WHERE I'M AT. 235 LBS 5 FT 29 YEARS OLD.. BETTER NOW THAN LATER, HEALTHY LIVING!

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[1poundatatime 174]

I'm two weeks away from my surgery date and I'm super nervous too. I've never had surgery, worry about the unlikely chance of complications, stressing about the travel, wondering what people will thinking when they see me drastically loosing weight, and wondering if I shouldn't just try again to did it on my own.

Like many of you, I am currently healthy, but at 258 lbs and a scale that only seems to move one direction, I know I won't stay healthy. I want to be there for my kids and be an active participant in their lives for a long time!

[joycey100 95]

It's definitely worth it I promise Protein Shake down you Soups and Water you will feel great in no time ???????

[JerseyJules 862]

I havent had any psychological regrets as of yet and know I most likely will not. I know I will be able to eat the decent foods I loved to eat before, just not yet. The thing that held me back was not being able to over indulge like I'm used to . Once I said to myself I was being absolutely ridiculous and need way less food in my life than I was used to indulging on it was an easy decision to make. My surgeon was great the hospital was great with the exception of the messed up wheel on my IV stand that made it sound like a horror movie as I walked the halls at 3am, things went smooth. The worst point is the first 10 minutes after waking up..It does get better hour by hour literally.

[JerseyJules 862]

Hey OP, how did it go? Today should be your surgery date...Hope all went well!

[joycey100 95]

Hi jersey don't worry you will be fine ??? it will be the best thing you have done is ur like me who's with a constant battle with weight started 236lbs now 197lbs still on liquid diet it's hard at first but it gets easier ?? still don't feel hungry just focus on the long term goal I'm here if you need to no out please ask thanks