surgery in 3 days. major jitters.

[virginiaRN 60]

Hi. First time to this support group. Surgery on Wednesday. Logically, I understand everything that is happening and about to happen. Emotionally, I'm kind of freaking out. A few of my friends who have had the surgery are telling me about the massive dehydration they experienced post-op. My concerns are: pain, hydration, weakness. If there is a part of this board that has a support area for people who are immediately pre-op, would love some direction so I can find it.

Thanks!

Edited March 26, 2017 by virginiaRN

[CurvyCakes 269]

Hi there. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I'm scheduled to have a revision 4/11 and share some of the same concerns. It's totally normal to be emotional and sorta freaking out. Dehydration is a concern but I'm sure your surgeon has and will provide post op instructions on ways to avoid it. Some of us will breeze right through while others will struggle and experience dehydration. Pain varies also person to person. What I will say to you is no matter the struggles or hurdles we have to over come in the beginning they all pass. Hang in there and try to find comfort in the wonderful way your life is about to change in the long run. Always know in the back of your mind if it gets bad it will eventually get better. Hang in there and wishing you the very best on your WLS journey.

[Syaniya 319]

You will have plenty of people on here that eill chime in an offer you support. I guess id be considered immediatey preop as Ill be getting sleeved right behind you on Friday this week. Cant say im nervouse of the surgery part, just my success afterwards.

[Boudicca17 34]

Hi there. I am having gastric bypass Monday 4/3. I am nervous too, but not about the normal things like pain and whatnot.

I know many people who have had the same surgery and have done amazing. I don't know anyone who has been unhappy with the surgery. That being said, I have read crazy stuff online about people who have bypass surgery and 3 months later, the claim the only lost 20 pounds. That really scares me.

[virginiaRN 60]

Wow. I must be a freak. LOL. I don't know, I'm not worried about not losing weight, etc. I'm worried about the immediate complications and side effects related to the surgery. Yes, for sure, I have been reading post-op complications board and they are distressing, but I'm not as concerned with that. Good luck to all of you! I'm sure I will be in and out as I go through this.