Surgery Monday 9/27, Scared Now!

Hi All, I have been waiting for this day to come for so long, and now that it's almost here, I am scared! I don't doubt my decision in any way, but I can't seem to stop the "what if's" from running through my mind. It's scary to realize that if something, God forbid, goes wrong, I did this voluntarily. I don't know if I am just a big weinie or what, but I have been on the edge of tears since Friday. I in NO WAY want to change my mind about WLS, but I guess I'm just wondering if this is normal to feel this way. Thanks for the opportunity to get this off my chest. Blessings-Tonya

Hello tonya, I guess this is normal because i am feeeling the same way and my date is the 9/29. I have been thinking of doing this for a couple of years and i can't beleive the date is here i keep thinking i'm going to get a cold and they will cancel. Just remenber what it will be like next year at this time. you will do great let me know how it goes Huggs Terri

I have felt the exact same feelings. This is natural because of the fact that the operation is elective. But is it really elective? This is something you know you have to do for a chance at a better life. I had surgery 9-16 and I am so glad. I can't tell you how great it is already. You wouldn't beleive it! So find out for yourself. Put it in Gods hands and think positive thoughts. As soon as the jp tube comes out your life starts to change. It doesn't hurt to take the tube out, they do it so fast you don't even know it. I had discomfort from the tube. It felt like it was pushing on my abdoman sorta like bad gas. It would come and go though. And my stomach felt so bloated. All gone when the tube went. Do whatever your doctor tells you come back and let us know how you feel. (The first day home was very emotional. I thought to myself, what did I do?) I called a friend who also had wls and felt the same thing. We cryed together and then I felt better. Just an FYI! Have a good trip! Bon-Voyage!

Yup, scared here too. It's normal and to be expected. The first week post-op is going to be painful and we will wonder what in the h... we did to ourselves. All part of the ride. It is going to get better really soon so hang on. And leave that light on for me would ya?

tonya, yes it is normal.. my dateis also September 27, 2004. i cry i wake up and just cant stop thinking about it. i will say a prayer for you and you do the same for me. and just think lookout world a year from now. god bless becky

Tonya, I'm right there with you and from what I'm reading we're not alone. I am having the exact same feelings. I've also gone through these same feelings with any other surgery I've had too. That's what I have to keep in mind. Just remember, Whatever God takes us to, he brings us through. I will be praying for you and I trust you'll do the same for me. I will be checking in on you. God Bless. Mignon C

Awww- My poor soon-to-be post-op friends... Don't be scared. This is what I did. I was VERY positive about the surgery, knowing I had the best team of surgeons available to me and I knew that this was the way to get my life back. I WAS TAKING CONTROL. I have not taken any pain meds since 4 hours prior to leaving the Hospital. I have not taken any BP meds since the hospital. I was on THREE BP meds the day I went in for the bypass! My BP has been running about 120/76. I can walk (as of this am) 1.5 miles! I did 4 flights of steps up to my PCP's office on Tuesday AND I could carry on a conversation once I got there! I also have osteo & rhuematoid arthritis (my joints feel a bit better, thus allowing me to walk & do steps!). So, my friends, if you are doing this for the right reasons, be positive, know that you are in capable hands (I'm sure you all researched your docs!) and soon you will find yourselves, feeling better, looking better and enjoying life even more! Feel free to contact me via email, if you would like to chat - [email protected] Otherwise, see you ALL on the loser's bench! Best wishes, lots of love and prayers to you all! Valerie

HI TONYA ITS NORMAL TO FEEL SCARED BUT JUST KNOW THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE PRAYING FOR YOU THAT ALL GOES WELL AND FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY...YOU WILL BE FINE.....JUST KEEPING THINKING HOW GOOD YOU WILL LOOK AND FEEL NEXT YEAR THIS TIME.....I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU ON 9/29...YIPEEEEE...I'LL CATCH YOU ON THE LOSING SIDE

hi all us pre ops.... We are all in the same boat......Can't wait to see and hear from all of us after....We will be sooooo much healthier not even mentioning how much better we will all look....See ya on the losing side....sandy

Hi Tonya I had my surgery just this past Tuesday, 9/21. The only time I got scared was when they came with the gurney to take me to the OR, and believe me, I AM A WORRIER! What you need to do is take a big, deep breath and put everything into God's hands. I also realized that IF it were my time to go, there is nothing I could do to change fate, but I knew in my heart THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN! You need to keep telling yourself that when they put you under the anesthesia it will only seem like a minute passed before they would be bringing you out of la la land. Please don't cry--the surgery was NOT bad for me, even though in my case due to previous surgery scar tissue I was in the OR 2.5 hours longer than anticipated. My entire surgical journey from start to finish ran smoothly without a hitch. You will be sore, and make sure you take advantage of your pain meds. but the first time I took tylenol for pain since being discharged on Thursday was last night, and that was only because I went to Target with my daughter and overdid the walking a bit. I feel great today but I am taking it on the easier side. Tomorrow I plan on beginning my official daily walking. You are human and we are ALL AFRAID OF THE UNKNOWN. You would not be a normal person if you were not. I am sure that next year this time we will ALL look back on this year and say: Wow, look at all the wonderful changes that have taken place in just one year and I was so worried." I hope I have helped a bit and did not get you more anxious than you already are. Before you know it--it will be next week and you will look back at tomorrow as "NO SWEAT". God's Blessings and Good Luck! Keep us posted how you are doing! Hugs Marianne