Question:
I am having surgery 3/31/09 and I am extremely scared! Any encouragement ?
— andrea A. (posted on February 20, 2009)
February 20, 2009
Hi - you will do fine. its perfectly normal to be nervous. i was up until
i was wheeled into the operating room. i was thinking the morning of
surgery - why can't i just got to weight watchings just one more time...
now i'm over 3 1/2 years out from it - and don't regret doing it at all.
it takes time. take it easy after surgery - don't push it. also keep in
mind - you will come home from the hospital heavier than when you left -
you will be full of fluids. its kind of upsetting - thinking you will lose
weight right away - but you dont... but then it starts to fall off...
there will be plateaus - just ride them out - keep focused and you will do
fine.
good luck!
— akirsch
February 20, 2009
It is normal to be scared. It will pass. Once you are done you will find a
whole new world opens up to you. The process takes time. So slow and easy,
follow the directions from your ddoctors. It came on slow it will come off
faster but it takes time. Remember you are choosing health.
— trible
February 20, 2009
hi! im right there with ya, my date is set for the 2nd of march and i was
good about everything...excited and all but last night i sat down and
looked at the calendar and HOLY CRAP its only a little over a week away and
now im so scared about everything!!!! so i think its all normal. i just
think if we are hot now just think how hot we will be after:) and on top of
that healthy;) take care and i wish you the best of luck!!
— esty
February 20, 2009
It is scary! It's a huge change and a drastic measure to slay obesity and
become healthy! It's the ONLY thing I could not do on my own. I have never
failed at anything I did except lose weight and become healthier for it. I
failed everytime.I just couldn't do it on my own...It's okay, because I did
with WLS! Now I have a battle scar on my belly...It's 4 inches long and I
look at it with pride! I WON the obesity war and am healthier and happier
and thinner at 44 than I was a 34 and even 22 after my first child. WLS is
scary but the thought of my life at 315 lbs for even a year more was even
more scary...It's been 5 years since my RNY and I cannot begin to tell you
how amazing I feel being healthy and smaller and full of energy! It was a
risk worth taking! You can do it and join so many who are just healthy,
happy, smaller people! Get excited, you have a second chance at life...
Embrace it! It's really wonderful. I am going to be a grandmother in August
and I do not feel or look like any granny or nana I ver knew...but I am
soooo going to run around and play with my grandbaby rather than color
pages from a wheelchair! I'm so NOT MY granny! I'm taking
"granny" to a whole other level! LOL Come on....you can do this!
— .Anita R.
February 20, 2009
don't worry too much. I had my surgery Jan 9th, and now it seems like a
distant memory. You'll get through it just fine. :-)
— slimcolagirl
February 20, 2009
It's perfectly normal to be nervous and to second guess yourself. I'll bet
we've all done it. I know I did. Talk with your doctor about your fears.
Sometimes getting a little information about how things will go can make it
easier. You're gonna do great!!!
— Shirley D.
February 20, 2009
It's very normal to be scared about the surgery. You would be crazy not to.
There are 3 things to remember: 1)you're beautiful=think of much more
beautiful you'll be,2) With the surgery, your body will be the temple it
was meant to be, and 3)With surgery on 3/31/09, you are getting into the
spring season. You will be able to enjoy being outside in the fresh air.
You can do simple things like take small walks to build up strength and get
to know your neighbors. (also get the compliments on how good you look)
— Kathleen W.
February 20, 2009
This is in response to my anwser a moment ago. I wish I was in your spot.
I meet with my surgeon for the first time on 3/6/09. With what my
insurance wants, I'll be done with the requirements in the beginning of
July. I can't wait to be this close to my surgery.
— Kathleen W.
February 20, 2009
I had lap RNY on January 21st. (Today is my one month surgiversary). I know
every doctor and every hospital is different but the last thing I remember
is kissing my husband and children and telling them I love them. Then the
next thing I knew I was in my room. I woke up and felt like I was going to
throw up. So I told the nurse she patted my hand and told me she would not
let me throw up and I went right back to sleep. They kept me pretty drugged
up for the rest of that day. It was painful the first time they got me up
to walk, but no where near as bad as I thought it was going to be. This has
been the best decision I have ever made for myself and I would do it all
over again in a heartbeat. Just stay calm and know that the end will be
worth the battle.
— fairyprincessme
February 20, 2009
Do not feel bad,because you are not by yourself.I am schedule for the RNY
on 2/26/09,and I am scared and excited all at the same time!We know that it
is change for the best for our health and you will be just fine.Good luch
and enjoy your WLS ! I am !
— brainey62
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