Upcomming surgery August 1st

Well my upcomming Bypass surgery is Monday August 1 2005. I am very excited!! But getting very nervous. It is such a life changing event, I know that is the point... but I am still scared. How did everyone feel after the surgery? I am having Gastric Bypass RNXy LAP. Any advice for mind preparation going into the Operating room? Any advice for after the surgery and how people felt? Anyways I will keep updating my page as I go through this amazing life changing journey. ---Nikki

I wasn't nervous until I was sitting in the pre-op room and my IV had been inserted. Then I verbalized some anxiety and they gave me some very nice drugs. At least I think they were nice; I was nearly instantly asleep and never did get to see the OR!! After the surgery I was hoping someone got the license plate of the truck that hit me!! Actually, it wasn't that bad and the staff at the hospital took such very good care of me. I can tell you my stomach area was sore like I had done 400 sit-ups and it was hard to lay down, but it was so worth it!! And I was back to work after missing just 8 work days! Congrats on Monday on being a LOSER!! Jan -107

Congratulations Nikki!!

Nikki, I was also nervous, but once the "happy" drugs were given..it was soooo..nice!! I did wake up and asked God why did I do this. But the pain went away and I was back to normal in 5 days!! This surgery is going to change your life in so many ways!! I really don't enjoy eating anymore. (which is a good thing). Also, I still enoy going out to eat but my husband saves soooo..much money on me cause I eat off the kids menu or appetizer. Also, it's nice to go from a size 28 at Lane Bryant to size 20 at Old Navy. Remember you have been given a new life, so live life to the fullest! Hugs, Jen W. Lap RNY 07/06/05 304/267/150

Nikki - it's normal to be scared or nervous. I know many that were or are getting ready to do this. I was quite the opposite - I was TOTALLY HAPPY about doing it - and there was so much I hadn't researched and could have gone wrong - but I think my FAITH got me through it all. I was totally excited. When my doc came by and say: Are you ready? I said I SURE AM. And off I went. I didn't or remember getting any drugs to fall asleep before going into the OR - it was COLD in there! And the anesthesiaslogist was the funny one to me - he said Okay I"m gonna give you the happy juice and put the mask over my face - and said to breathe. I don't remember much pain during my stay - my mom said I was complaining and to use the demerol pump but she got me up and walking that first day. It was hard cause I was so heavy and the bed seemed hight to me - and it was hard to get out but overall once I had the leak test I was feeling better - and when I went home I didn't have to get any additional medication. I was back to work in 2 weeks. Everyone is different and can't really tell ya what to really expect cause your situation might be different - but at least you get an idea as to the many different experiences. Good luck to you and keep us posted after surgery!

Hi Ruth, Just tried to email from your profile page, but my computer won't bring up the email section for some reason. Anyhow, I just wanted to let you know that I would be delighted to have you visit me at Monroe Regional while I'm there. My surgery date is Wed. 8/3 and I'll be there until Friday, 8/5. I'm sorry I haven't gotten in touch with you before this. My boss's car accident was so bad that my days at work are long and then in the evenings I go to sit with him to relieve his wife for a while. It has been hetic, but the time has flown and now it is almost time for me to go and have my surgery. The good thing has been that I haven't had time to worry or fret over the surgery. I am feeling very excited and know that the few days left will fly by. I have packing to do, some cleaning to get done and very little time to accompli**** all. I feel out of breath just thinking about the roar of the next few days. I will totally understand if you can't make it. But I do hope you can. I can't seem to find your phone number now since my computer (inernet) crashed a couple of weeks ago. I am not able to access my mailbox files and that where the number is. Anyway, if I can get the email part to work, I'll give you my phone number over that. Take care of yourself and I'll talk to you soon, Lori

Excited for you Nikki. It will be a wonderful change for you. You can check out my profile, I've put some thoughts on pre-post op. Maybe it will be helpful to you. excited to hear about your progress! Blessings, Tami