I'm so scared to be CUT UP!

Hi everyone, I just signed up so Im new at this. So im 19 years old, have never had any major surgery, and in just 8 days I'll be getting gastric bypass...I haven't had the chance to speak with anyone my age that went through this because, well I dont know anyone that has! But I went in to the hospital for all of my pre-op stuff today and I just got realllyy freaked out and scared. I know I'm making the right decision, and I never second guessed myself about it but I just got the jitters and can't stop thinking about the surgery. I can hardly sleep at night Im so nervous! My mother recently had the procedue done, so that makes the situation a lot easier, however I'm still unnerved. Any advice for me?

Hi Are you having a lap or open? From what I can tell, all of us here at OH have been nervous, especially prior to the surgery. For me, before the surgery was the worst part, after that it was/is a piece of cake. I am 20 days out Lap RNY. You also have youth on your side and younger people heal quicker and easier. I am 45 and doing great. Just remember why you have been going through all this. It does get easier. Good luck and Best wishes, Di

I'm 59 years old, so 3 times your age! Had 'open' RNY on May 5th. Yes, I had pain, but by the third day it was so much less, I was able to stop the narcotics and use sugarless Tylenol for pain. I went in not really knowing what abdominal surgery was like. I had an appendectomy at age 13!!! So essentially like first surgery. Good luck and God Bless.