I am FREAKED the F**K out!
RNY on 11/01/12
Ok, so its about 74 days till my "prospected" surgery and even though I don't have an exact date I am starting to get really freaking scared. First off its scares me half to death to think about "going under" anesthesia and it also scares me to think that I might have saggy, loose skin when I am done. I have so many scars from boils because of my skin rubbing under my arms, thighs, folds of skin etc and to think I'll have to come up with more money possibly because of loose skin also scares me. I want so bad to look thin but tight and young and not frumpy and "baggy". Ugh...any advice? experiences?
i was terrified about going under as well, and the catheter and drain scared the hell out of me. i was soooo glad to have the catheter in the first 2 days though, didn't even feel it when it came out, but missed it haha. with all the fluids they pump in you i had to pee like crazy. the drain hurt a little coming out, but i also hadn't taken any pain medication since i had woken up that morning, so i would recommend taking that before they take it out. thankfully i don't remember about the anesthesia (i fall asleep very quickly with it, did with my wisdom teeth a few years ago too).
my skin is bad but not horrible (well to every one but me, i think its disgusting. i think i would be down about 2 sizes with out it (on my stomach). ideally i want pretty much everything done. my stomach probably the most, then boobs, arms and thighs. and i'd like some fat injected into my butt lol, i've never had one and its even more deflated now
but it was so worth it. i have a ton more energy and confidence
my skin is bad but not horrible (well to every one but me, i think its disgusting. i think i would be down about 2 sizes with out it (on my stomach). ideally i want pretty much everything done. my stomach probably the most, then boobs, arms and thighs. and i'd like some fat injected into my butt lol, i've never had one and its even more deflated now
but it was so worth it. i have a ton more energy and confidence
I was also scared of being put under, i had never had a surgery before or been put under so i was terrified, they actually had to give me something before i went in because i was freaking out lol. but it was no big deal really. u just fall asleep and when u wake up, its over!
about the loose skin...its gonna be there no matter what, but it is better than being overweight...at least loose skin can be hidden right. Everyone that i have met that i tell i lost 151 lbs, doesnt believe that i was ever big in my life. Clothes can do wonders if you know how to dress. I find it is bearable and i still go out in cute little outfits and no one notices anything. You will be fine!
Good luck with everything and if u ever have questions or just wanna talk to someone who is over 2 years out message me! :)
about the loose skin...its gonna be there no matter what, but it is better than being overweight...at least loose skin can be hidden right. Everyone that i have met that i tell i lost 151 lbs, doesnt believe that i was ever big in my life. Clothes can do wonders if you know how to dress. I find it is bearable and i still go out in cute little outfits and no one notices anything. You will be fine!
Good luck with everything and if u ever have questions or just wanna talk to someone who is over 2 years out message me! :)
Barix Consultation May 26, 2009 OHIP Papers Faxed May 29, 2009
OHIP APPROVAL JULY 14, 2009!! PATS August 3rd, 2009
Surgery August 13th, 2009
Starting Weight: 278 lbs
Current Weight: 109 lbs Total loss so far of 169 lbs BMI 18.7