Cold feet

[Sweedfire86 29]

I’m 12hrs away from checking in to the hospital for my Sleeve. Of course I’m having the last minute thoughts of “is this the right thing to do?” I have done all the research, read the articles and fully understand the procedure and life after the procedure. My family and friends are all behind me and I have the support network surrounding me to get through this. But right now I’m getting cold feet and I don’t know why. Has anyone else experienced this?

[Dmantei56 42]

Right behind you I have to check in at 8:30am. Good luck!

[Normaj3443 40]

It's normal, I remember having second thoughts when I was in the OR and they were fixin to put the gas mask on me to put me to sleep. I'm 4 weeks out and this is the best decision I've made! You got this!!!

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[GreenTealael 25,336]

Put on your favorite music and dance your way into your new life... Nervousness is completely normal , I refused to sleep the whole night before surgery and instead binge watched my favorite movies. I was exhausted and deliriously happy by time I was rolled into the OR.

SAFE JOURNEY !

Edited June 17, 2018 by Tealael

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Good luck to both of you! In a few months, you'll wonder what you were worried about!

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Trust your saner self. You made the decision months ago and have worked hard. You got this.

[EsoKev 94]

14 hours ago, Tealael said:

Put on your favorite music and dance your way into your new life... Nervousness is completely normal , I refused to sleep the whole night before surgery and instead binge watched my favorite movies. I was exhausted and deliriously happy by time I was rolled into the OR.

SAFE JOURNEY !

I'm totally going to do this! There's no way I'll be sleeping the night before surgery. Only 10 days away for me!

[Matt Z 4,139]

15 hours ago, Sweedfire86 said:

I’m 12hrs away from checking in to the hospital for my Sleeve. Of course I’m having the last minute thoughts of “is this the right thing to do?” I have done all the research, read the articles and fully understand the procedure and life after the procedure. My family and friends are all behind me and I have the support network surrounding me to get through this. But right now I’m getting cold feet and I don’t know why. Has anyone else experienced this?

Being nervous / afraid of massive changes is totally normal! As long as you are personally sure this is what you want, you've got nothing to really worry about! Yes, it will more than likely be a tough road, but, it's one that's well worth the struggles!

Good luck!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Just now, EsoKev said:

I'm totally going to do this! There's no way I'll be sleeping the night before surgery. Only 10 days away for me!

I spent the day before surgery in the movie theater. I suppose you could do the same thing at home, but I had to travel for my surgery. I couldn't have anything but Clear Liquids that last day, and I was miserable. Anyway, me and my husband went to one of those super nice theater's in Chicago with the big, recliners, and watched movie after movie. Probably spent a fortune too, but it took my mind off of everything. We got home around 1am, and I had to be up for a prep at 4:30 am, so I didn't sleep much. I was ready for the nap when they wheeled me back.

[laurileet 86]

16 hours ago, Sweedfire86 said:

I’m 12hrs away from checking in to the hospital for my Sleeve. Of course I’m having the last minute thoughts of “is this the right thing to do?” I have done all the research, read the articles and fully understand the procedure and life after the procedure. My family and friends are all behind me and I have the support network surrounding me to get through this. But right now I’m getting cold feet and I don’t know why. Has anyone else experienced this?

For me it was a 2 year journey to get my surgery (insurance issues). but when I got my date I nearly did a jig of glee! I had very little nervousness. I was too pumped up to FINALLY get it!