Anyone get REALLY scared close to surgery?

[char3672 292]

I was nervous to the morning of my surgery. I had my family there for support. I was being prepped for surgery and almost walked out of the hospital to leave. Then I got strong and said to myself that I have worked so hard for this moment. I will never forget what I went through getting to that point. Be strong. Try to have family there with you. You can do this so that you have a better tomorrow. My health is very important to me. Diabetes scares me. So I decided to just go through with it and I told my doc to be sure to take good care of me. He kept his promise and had a nurse by my side even when I woke up after the surgery. I started walking right away when they put me in a room. That stopped the nausea and made me strong. I was discharged the next day. As soon as I got home I went out walking. I now walk six miles a day. Three after Breakfast and three after lunch. If the weather is bad then I use the treadmill that I got. Please be strong and I know you can do this. Best of luck to you.

Thank you! I know I HAVE to do this, or my life isn't going to get any better..only worse. The pain will increase, the mobility derease. I have to just think about the good things that are going to happen for me. Did you have any complications or side effects? Thats my biggest fear


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[SleevedInDC 6]

SUPER NERVOUS My surgery is scheduled for May 10th and Im having so many "WHAT IF" thoughts swimming in my head. I reached out to one of my surgery sisters to see how her surgery went and she told me she didn't go through with it. She was scared. I have been on this journey since November 2016 and TWO DAYS before surgery Im getting cold feet.

[char3672 292]

SUPER NERVOUS:51_scream: My surgery is scheduled for May 10th and Im having so many "WHAT IF" thoughts swimming in my head. I reached out to one of my surgery sisters to see how her surgery went and she told me she didn't go through with it. She was scared. I have been on this journey since November 2016 and TWO DAYS before surgery Im getting cold feet.[emoji20]

I'm June 10. I am also VERY nervous, but I am more scared of what will happen if I DON'T have the surgery. My pain will continue to get worse, My bp and cholesterol will probably get higher. And who knows what else will happen (heart disease, cancer diabetes etc) I HAVE to do this!!!! You'll be telling me 2 days before my surgery how well it went for you and for ME not to be scared!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

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[Karenytrevision 14]

I am really scared too and my surgery date #1 of 2 major surgeries planned is June 1st. Dr. is doing a revision of a faulty rny I've had for 13 years and fixing a hiatal hernia it caused, and in #2 surgery doing a sleeve, possibly later a DS. I am scared if I don't have the surgery and I'm scared if I do!!

Anyone having surgery in May or June interested in being a surgery buddy with me? I'm nice, really!! My surgery date is June 1 2017 no the 07-18-2016 show on the profile as it took 3 appeals to get insurance to cover.

Karen

State of WA

Edited May 8, 2017 by Karenytrevision

[Joann454 1,329]

I wish it would pass. I have an appt with the cardiologist and then pre-admission testing and my last appt with my dr. Maybe he can help ease my worries. I KNOW if I lose weight I would feel better and I KNOW I can't do it by myself. I HAVE to do this. I'm a worrier by nature. Thank you for letting me know it's not just me


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Oh yes. I have almost backed out twice. I'm two weeks from surgery and the nerves are kicking in hard! Can't wait for it to be behind me! Don't back out! It's scary but remember why you're doing it. Oh I also went to success stories and read all about how much happier and healthier people are. It helped a lot. Good luck!

[char3672 292]

Oh yes. I have almost backed out twice. I'm two weeks from surgery and the nerves are kicking in hard! Can't wait for it to be behind me! Don't back out! It's scary but remember why you're doing it. Oh I also went to success stories and read all about how much happier and healthier people are. It helped a lot. Good luck!

Thank you, I'll have to read the success stories. I don't think I'll get scared enough to back out, but I just wish the "excitement" would return. Good luck to you, and let me know how it goes!!

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[PasadenaMom 43]

18 hours ago, SleevedInDC said:

SUPER NERVOUS My surgery is scheduled for May 10th and Im having so many "WHAT IF" thoughts swimming in my head. I reached out to one of my surgery sisters to see how her surgery went and she told me she didn't go through with it. She was scared. I have been on this journey since November 2016 and TWO DAYS before surgery Im getting cold feet.

I'm May 10 too and getting nervous! I'm going through with it no matter WHAT though. Mostly will just be happy to be on the other side of it/not have the anxiety and worry that goes along with the buildup to the surgery. Check in again on Wednesday night!

[kozyjozie 108]

All I can say that you should definitely go through with it. You have done everything you needed to do and now your ready. You will feel so relieved once it's done. Your health will improve and you will get so many compliments. I went from a size 15 in juniors jeans to a size 5 in three months. I can't tell you the feeling I had when I was in the fitting room that first time trying to find what size I fit into. It was a very emotional moment. I have not worn a size 5 since high school. I'm now 46 years old. I avoided diabetes and no longer take blood pressure medicine. I get so many compliments from so many people. People I haven't seen in a few months and didn't even recognize me. I waved hello to them and they didn't realize it was me. I have worked hard. Exercise twice a day. A brisk walk mostly. You can do this and you will be so very happy that you did it. And your surgery sister will see that you did it and she will try again. Let me know how it turns out. Good luck to you.

[SleevedInDC 6]

I'm June 10. I am also VERY nervous, but I am more scared of what will happen if I DON'T have the surgery. My pain will continue to get worse, My bp and cholesterol will probably get higher. And who knows what else will happen (heart disease, cancer diabetes etc) I HAVE to do this!!!! You'll be telling me 2 days before my surgery how well it went for you and for ME not to be scared!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

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Thanks for the encouraging words! I really needed them! Tomorrow it's happening! Gotta be at the hospital at 530am. Keep in touch so we can share our experiences. Good luck on your journey as well!

[SleevedInDC 6]

I'm May 10 too and getting nervous! I'm going through with it no matter WHAT though. Mostly will just be happy to be on the other side of it/not have the anxiety and worry that goes along with the buildup to the surgery. Check in again on Wednesday night!

SURGERY SISTERS!!! Good luck! And I will see you on the other side Wednesday night! We got this! Thank you for the encouragement! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

[T.Rene 9]

I had my sleeve done yesterday, May 8th. I had already shared my fears and concern 2 days prior as well. I am now awaiting my shuttle to head back to my hotel as we speak. So far I am having very, very little complications. The only issue I had was gas/CO2 level pains. But nothing that is intolerable. My experience, so far has been wonderful. My advice to you all is to remember why you were compelled to have the surgery in the first place. It is different for everyone of course. You have all come this far, and I believe probably the worst of it is over. I feel the worst part so far was the liquid diet prior to surgery. And most of you have already completed most of this part by now. For 24 hours after surgery all you can have is ice and Water. But what is so crazy is that at almost 24 hours post surgery with only water and ice, I'm not even hungry! food is not on my mind right now. And that is a first in over 25 years! You have all made it this far. Please believe me when I say, you've got this. You've made it this far, you've got this. Good luck to you all. If you have an experience even only half as good as mine was at the OCC with Dr. Ariel Ortiz, then you certainly will be glad you went through with the surgery.

[Bri_Guy 15]

31 minutes ago, T.Rene said:

I had my sleeve done yesterday, May 8th. .... So far I am having very, very little complications.

That's great T.Rene! Makes it a little easier for those of us yet to go under the knife this week. I hope everything continues to go well for you. It definitely seems you've succeeded in one of the hardest parts, getting your mind adjusted to your new life. All the best to you!

[A_new_sara 136]

On 5/4/2017 at 6:29 PM, hardwork&dedication said:

Having had galbladder surgery and other health problems that Ive been hospitalized for,Im scared of the pain because Ive had some complications before. I wake up in the middle of the night scared about it, and I havent even been approved or have a date yet.. However, I just figure I will do what I usually do and leap before I look.

Is your ticker correct? You having surgery on July 21? I'm scheduled for July 14th.. Scared and excited at the same time

[hardwork&dedication 96]

21 minutes ago, Sara Bronson said:

Is your ticker correct? You having surgery on July 21? I'm scheduled for July 14th.. Scared and excited at the same time

That's the date Im hoping to get. I work in education so I have some weeks off during summer. That's the day school ends so Im hoping to do it then for maximum recovery time.

[A_new_sara 136]

That's the date Im hoping to get. I work in education so I have some weeks off during summer. That's the day school ends so Im hoping to do it then for maximum recovery time.

I'm pulling for you!! My date is tentative to (after endoscopy it'll be for sure) keep in touch![emoji16]

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