Pre-surgery jitters

[MeggC 4]

My surgery date is in 10 days and I’m having doubts and hoping I made the right choice. I’m so scared of the procedure and the hospital stay and the life changes.

[GreenTealael 25,534]

❤ CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE ❤

Edited January 20, 2019 by GreenTealael

[ABawdyMermaid 70]

It's incredibly scary, and I empathize with you because before surgery, I was having severe anxiety from the week before onwards. The day of I cried literally from the moment I woke up all the way to the hospital, almost hysterically. I managed to stop JUST before seeing my nurse, only to be split off from my husband right after. Then I started bawling again. XD

It's normal to be afraid, given it is a surgery, and if it is your first time, there's always the 'unknown' factor of not knowing what to expect. ..Is it your first time doing a surgery?

Generally your nurses and team will take great care of you as well, and know what to look for if anything should go wrong. If in doubt about anything, you should definitely contact your team and speak with them about your worries/fears. It also helps to research for yourself as well, and if you're willing, there are videos on Youtube of the various bariatric procedures to show you how it typically goes. (I watched several for the sleeve myself so I knew what I was in for.)

Otherwise, hang in there, and I think you'll be alright! ❤️ If you need someone to talk to, feel free to message me anytime!

[KARLisenby 2]

I am going through the same. I am supposed to have surgery tomorrow and I am so back and forth I will decide I need to then change my mind. Idk if its because I miss food or if this is normal

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[Frustr8 7,886]

You can't start a new chapter of your life by rereading the past ones, step forward in faith and just go ahead and do it! We will be here cheering you on!