final weigh in today/doubt setting in
Absolutely normal. This is a big deal and a permanent lifestyle change. As my surgeon told me, "the fact that you're nervous means that you understand what you're getting yourself into, and that's a good thing!"
You can totally do this :)
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
I actually couldn't WAIT for my surgery. I was more nervous that something would be off in my preop testing and it would have to be postponed. Best decision ever. Good luck to you.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
As everyone has said it is normal I second guest my self all the way to the operating table as a matter of fact once I was wheeled in I thought to myself I changed my mind. The nnext thing I knew I was in my room all done and really not a whole lot of pain never had to take any pain medication but everyone is different. Four days later and I am walking 3 miles aday. I do not have a lot of weight to loose but I have tried 3 times and have lost at least 80lbs each time and gained it all back to the pound so that brought me to the conclusion that I can not do this a lone, I need help and this is the best choice I have ever made. Good Luck to you!! Oh and my follow up and weigh in with my surgeon this Friday.
Diane
You'd be crazy not to worry. But you're going to be fine. I was, and I'm the biggest chicken around. It's so natural to have these feelings. I went overboard, I make a last will and testament, make my funeral arrangement, because I was in my head, going into the "big unknown". I can honestly tell you I had NO PAIN, the most I felt was tired, some nausea, and a little dizzy if I got up too fast.
Once you start eating, then its all about learning what your stomach will handle and how much. For the first time in my life, I actually am doing what is best for my body. I've lost 110 pounds as of today, and I am so EXCITED! You are going to love it, and wonder why you didn't do it sooner and wonder why you were nervous. Look Luck and God Bless you.
Use all your resources available. A good friend, a good nutritionist, all the nurses and doctors who want to help and a support group. Remember, Its just a tool, but you need to use all the resources available. There is a reason, because you can feel a little overwhelmed by the changes to your life and your body. Emotions are up and down too, there are hormonal changes due to the loss of fat. I am told that there is estrogen stored in fat.
I hope this is helpful. Take care and Happy Surgery!!!
Surgery Date: 10-22-14, Dr. Monali Misra, Marina Del Rey, CA
Very normal to be nervous. You will be amazed at where you will be in 6 months, don't chicken out- totally worth it
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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