Anyone else paranoid?

ebar822 · March 7, 2009

This is my second time around (revision surgery)...and I still can't help being paranoid! I've had 2 esophograms since surgery (one day after - standard, and one a week after, also standard for revision surgery), and both were perfect. Yet I drink and I think that it's not going down the way it should. I know it has to be all in my head but I am just so nervous! How could anything have gone wrong? I'm 8 days out and have had only Water, broth, and thinned out carnation instant breakfast...

derbin247 · March 7, 2009

I wonder sometimes if everything is ok too. But I am going to go with my gut... no pun intended... and trust the process. Have some faith and tell your mind to be quiet. :laugh: The tests came back fine and you will do great!!!!

rathsog · March 7, 2009

Hi.

I had my surgery on the 24th and I too am pretty nervous about what I'm eating, have I done anything wrong, whether or not i've made the band slip, you name it. I can't see that it's rational though because I'm following my dr.'s instructions exactly.

But still, I'm worried. I feel your pain.

Nanook · March 7, 2009

ebar...

What procedure did you revise from to the band? I am in the process of beginning my revision surgery process. I've already been debanded but I was too paranoid to revise during my removal surgery. I felt as if since the first surgery didn't work none would work and I didn't want to put myself through it physically as well as emotionally. I suppose your feelings are probably normal and you'll get through it. Good luck with your revision, Nancy:smile:.

ebar822 · March 8, 2009

I discovered a few weeks ago that I had a band slip because I couldn't keep any food down...so I went in and sure enough that's what it was. They scheduled me right away to reposition the band.

Believe me, the thought crossed my mind that I should just take it out and do this on my own...and I was upset that I had to go through another surgery, and what if this happened again, etc, etc, etc...but in the end I just told myself that without this band, I would STILL be hovering near 400 pounds and so if it took a 2nd surgery to get this thing working again and help me to knock off the weight, then that's what's going to have to happen.

I wish you the best of luck with your revision surgery process...everything will work out great.

I am feeling better today...it's just the littlest things and I begin freaking out...lol...