Question:
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR CALMING YOUR NERVES NOW AND BEFORE SURGERY ?
HEY, MY SURGERY DATE IS JULY 11. IM SO NERVOUS, I CAN'T EVEN SLEEP THE WHOLE NIGHT THROUGH. WILL THE DOCTOR GIVE YOU A PERCRIPTION TO CALM YOU DOWN ON YOUR SURGERY DAY ? B/C IF IM FEELING THIS NERVOUS NOW, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THE DAY OF SURGERY WILL BE LIKE.:0 — JENNIFER W. (posted on June 5, 2007)
June 5, 2007
It is very normal to have the nerves. I think I can say we all did that
same. I didn't worry too much because I have had so many different
surgeries that I knew what was going to happen. I also had knee
replacement surgery and that HURT! So I knew nothing was going to hurt as
bad as that. In saying all that, surgery was easy. Not alot of pain and a
quick recovery for me. I stayed active in the hospital and today there is
even more energy. I will say aprayer for peace of mind for you. Keep in
touch so we know how you are doing. You will get a nice little shot before
you go in for surgery and you won't care what happens. Just enjoy the calm
that it gives you....
— Diane C.
June 5, 2007
You need to do some relaxation exercises. The book I have called .. Heal
faster .. is one of the many that are out there for surgery. They say,
that one of the things to do, is as you are falling asleep for surgery, is
to repeat the following: I am confident in my surgeon, and everything will
be just fine. -- I did it, but I had no worries, I was SO ready.
— thinwannabee
June 5, 2007
Jennifer....a few things. Being nervous is NORMAL....we all had the jitters
and what if's before surgery. I had some great relaxation CD's (Barnes and
Noble or was it Borders?) they helped me calm down and sleep and mello out.
The day of....they gave me something to mello. I was nervous - on the verge
of tears - mostly good - but some fears in there too. They got the IV
started and gave me some mello juice. Don't stress too much....just keep
your eye on the prize! :)
— jammerz
June 5, 2007
I agree with what Diane said. I don't know if you put things in God's hands
but that is what I did. I did a lot of research before surgery and prayed a
lot so when it came time for surgery I knew and felt in my heart that this
was something that God wanted me to do besides being something that I
needed to do for myself and family. I knew if I was to go on with my life I
had to put my trust in his hands. We are all nervous to some extent which
is very normal. You will never regret doing this. I am now almost two years
out (June 28th), at goal, and have never felt better. I will be sending
prayers up for you. :) Don't worry the surgery is the easy part. You are
being a new life be excited and rejoice! Good luck, you will do great!!!
— Laural D.
June 5, 2007
I don't have an answer to your question but was wondering one myself, how
long from your first initial appointment until you surgery was scheduled.
I have my first appointment on 6-18 and am bvery nervous.
— PaulaR43
June 5, 2007
I agree TOTALLY with Laural D.. Put the surgery in God's hands. You are
doing a wonderful thing for yourself. I am three months post-op. I didn't
get nervous until about a week prior to surgery. However, the night before
surgery I was so calm until I surprised myself. I prayed and asked God to
give me peace and he did just that. You are going to be okay !! Just
think of how beautiful you are going to be !! BEST OF LUCK and my prayers
are with you.
— AngelaC.
June 5, 2007
If you aren't able to sleep the whole night, ask your doc for mild
sedative, i.e. Ambien, or anti-anxiety, i.e. Adavan or Klonopin. You
shouldn't have to suffer all the way until 7/11. Plus, you need to be
strong and healthy and well-rested on the day of surgery! And yes, my
surgeon at least, gives you some calming meds as soon as they hook you up
to the IV. It takes awhile for the nurses to get you ready and the
operating room ready so just speak with them and they'll calm you down. I
actually wasn't nervous at all until I got in that gown! lol. Then I
couldn't stop shaking!! Talk to your doc and be honest with how you're
feeling. Best of luck to you in your journey! ~Sarah in VA
— platypus
June 6, 2007
Jennifer,
One way to fight the stress and nerves is to learn all that you can about
the surgery between now and then. The fear that you are feeling is about
the unknown. If you are completely educated on it, it really helps. You
also go through the recovery allot easier. Fear is about the unknown. You
will still be excited about the whole ordeal, but it won't be so fearfull.
Take advantage of this time to start changing the way you eat and think
about food. That way you will have a head start on the surgery. Good luck
in your journey. You will do wonderful!! Judy, Support Group Leader
— jk_harris
June 6, 2007
Hello and congrats on making the decision to have this surgery done! I
seriously doubt that you will regret it...I had mine done exactly a year
before your surgery date and have already lost close to 120lbs. now!
Being nervous is natural, but don't worry...once you're in the hospital and
the anesthesologist (sp?) sees you and gives you your shot...you will fal
— zoeysgrami
June 20, 2007
Just relax for now - Worry about it after you have gotten into your gown
and they are putting your IV in before surgery. Then unless there is some
contraindication, ask the Dr to give you something to take the anxiety edge
off, Thank god for Ativan, it works wonders and got me through to the other
side. Medications for the week before would not come without unwanted side
effects so they arn't usually given. Good Luck
— rgreathouse
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