Ok - my nerves are kicking in!

I have 20 days till surgery.  I have my cardiac stress test next week, and then I'm ready to roll.

My nerves are kicking in.    I bought a few things ahead, such as the anti-bacterial soap I need for the night before surgery, a couple bottles of Flintstone vitamins - some baby food fruits, and stuff like that.  No protein or anything yet though - as I know my tastes will change. 

I read how people get really depressed, or begin crying and wondering what they did to themselves.  I'm afraid I'll fall apart too.  DH is not real supportive when I get like that.  He's supportive of me having the surgery though - it's just "signs of weakness" that he doesn't like.

What did you all do to get yourselves through those first few rough patches?

Well, I gotta tell ya, I didn't have any of those days. Honest. I was so READY to have this surgery that I actually looked forward to it. I wasn't even nervous the morning of my surgery. I couldn't wait! I wanted to get started getting this weight off, and I'm tellin' ya, there is no feeling in the world like it. You are doing such a wonderful thing for yourself. My pain was minimal, and I have had not one regret, not even when I eat too fast and it gets stuck, not even when I eat something I know I shouldn't and dump, I have NEVER wished I hadn't done it. I've just wished I had done it sooner.

Think of it as the first day of your new life. It's not something to dread, it's something to look forward to. You can count on my prayers for your health and your mental status. It is going to be great!



Jenny

I have to agree with Jenny.  I pretty much had the same experience.  I was so ready for it, I didn't get scared, or nervous.  I was so glad to be given the chance to have the surgery... it's all I thought about for 2 yrs it seems.

Attitude plays a huge roll in your process.  If you prepare yourself to know it will be rough at times, you will handle it much better.  I have not had a regret even once.  I have not cried in self pitty.  I have had bad days food wise but I also know that it will pass and life goes on. 

Most of all, remember that we are here on the board for you.  When your family don't understand.... we do.  So lean on us.

Im happy for you and proud of you for being so positive.  Keep your chin up!

Tracy

Christie...You are gonna do Great! I am excited for you. Please Please try to come to the ornament exchnage. if you want we could ride together if you want. That might help you nerves...
shanna

Christie,

Although I didn't have the thoughts of 'what did I do???' afterwards, I know that several have. Go into this knowing that you are doing it to make your life healthier and that having to put up with crappy food choices and a little bit of discomfort for 4-6 weeks is well worth it.

The morning of my surgery, the nurses took my BP and was shocked that it was so low. They were like 'you DO realize you are about to have a surgery, right?'. LOL! Yes. I was more than aware of that and was looking forward to it!

Has the journey always been easy? For me? Hell no. But do I regret taking this path? Again, hell no. I won't go into all the bumps I've had along the way...you can read that in my profile if you want to (but trust me, the 'pain' you have post-op really is mild). But each bump has given me wisdom...and I hope has helped me to understand others just a little bit better. We're here for you.....

Sherri

don't be nervous, wer'e in this together!  today is my physical and i find out if i can actually have the surgery or not.  i'm scared!

Christie,

I was freaked out when I got home from the hospital because I was NOT mentally prepared.  I somehow thought that the RNY would "magically" take away my desire to eat and I wouldn't have to deal with those issues.
I had no way to soothe myself since food was my comfort.  Meeting that head-on when I got home from the hospital was hard.  I also had alot of nausea.  After getting some anti-nausea meds (I wish I had asked for a script BEFORE I got home from the hospital to have on hand) I felt alot better.
For me, the mental part of dealing with a loss of my BFF FOOD was hard and still is.  But I am learning that I can do without so much.  And some of the things that were so good to me before surgery aren't that good after. 
And the fabulous feeling I get when I see the scale numbers going down.  Feeling my clothes fitting loosely.  And being able to exercise without feeling so cumbersome!  I actually don't mind working up a sweat now!  I can't get over that!!
You will do great.  We are all here for you!