Two weeks away from DS.....getting nervous

I'm two weeks out from my WLS. Getting the duodenal switch done so I can take back my life. Getting very nervous. Any advice?

Good luck- you'll do great.  Just go in with the attitude that each day you are getting 1 day closer to recovery.  It is a pretty long surgery recovery because you have the eating issues or lack of eating issues and have to deal with and the bathroom issues as you body adjusts to things.  You have to give it time and expect it to take about 6 weeks to really feel much better.  I had always recovered from surgeries very quickly and was not mentally prepared for it taking 6 weeks.

Anyway, my big piece of advice is to not get too much of one protein source in advance.  Things I liked the taste of before surgery tasted like crap after surgery and many of them I could not tolerate at all.  Get a small amount of many protein sources and see what works for you before buying more.

Just try not to think to much about it. I went into kind of a walking dream a few days before mine. It was like I was not even having surgery. My whole family could not believe how calm I was. It was because I could not do anything about it. It was do or DIE. 

You will go through all kinds of emotions after surgery even buyers remorse but dont worry because that will go away when you start losing weight, lol

Be very patient with yourself. Allow your body time to heal. If your tired, go rest. If your hungry, take little bites or sips of protein first. Don't worry about trying to run a marathon right out the gate and don't think you can drink 60 oz of water or eat 90 grams of protein- the rule is 30 oz protein first 30 days- 60 grams protein at 60 days and 90 grams protein at 90 days. Sip on your water all day in between your protein. And bathroom issues- don't even worry about them because EVERYONE has them. Each day do just a little more than you did the day before. In a couple of months you'll be doing things you didn't think you would ever be able to do.
Good luck and remember to be patient!
Sharon

I had mine two weeks to the day ago....  The week before, I would break down and cry, because I was hoping I was doing the right thing.  My mind just wouldnt shut off about things that "could" happen.  My husband thought I was a little crazy, and honestly, I felt like it.  I would wake up and start to go into panic attacks.  I got a perscription for Ativan to get me through.  Sounds extreme I know, but I did the right thing.  It would immediatly take that edge of worry off.  I still have some left that I put away, just in case I feel that out of control worry again.  The one thing I would always think of that did help, was how what I was feeling was so normal.  If you have been on this site any length of time you know that it is just part of it.  Sometimes I think all of my research caused me to be much more worried.  I just knew to much.  Im not a pill pusher, but really, dont be afraid to ask your regular Dr. for a perscription to calm your fears.  I am so glad I did.  Oh and by the way, everyone here, hears your crys, and those of us that pray will put you in our prayers, you can trust in that.  Your going to do great!

Thank you for the replies and advice. I saw my surgeon today for my final appointment. NOW I'm really getting nervous. But I can't wait!