Question:
RYN July 16 not nervous but emotional
I am having RYN on the 16 th I am not feeling nervous but I am emotional, everytime I sit and think about the surgery and my out come I cry. I am so excited about this new tool and the life I have ahead of me. Is this NORMAL LOL what is normal? Thank you for all your prayers and the new friends I have met. Tammi — Tammi Sandoval (posted on July 10, 2008)
July 10, 2008
I am a 62 year old male and nothing every got to me like the wait of weeks,
days, hours and minutes before surgery. For 6 weeks afterwards I
questioned myself on what I had done, but after that, I would just do it
all over again. now 7 months and 120 of my 160 lbs gone, I would still do
it all over again if I could count on half the sucess and half the cure of
the health problems this surgery had helped me through. I don't think
there are going to be many that are on this site that will tell you much
different. If we have problems, it is because we did not study the issues
well enough or listen to the Doctors and educators that have been there to
help us from start to finish. Just learn, and follow the instructions. If
you do not understand the what they have said, let them repete it or go
read about it, as that way you will be much smarter than thouse of us
before you. Best of success to you.
— William (Bill) wmil
July 10, 2008
I am having my RNY next month and I very much know what you mean. I am
emotional, excited, scared etc. etc. I KNOW I am making the correct
decision but there are always those little questions in the back of your
head. I find I am shorter with my children and husband and my sleeping
cycle is really messed up. Take a deep breath, as will I, and I will keep
you in my thoughts.
— jen-mom
July 10, 2008
yes, I think it is totally normal to be excited about starting a new,
healthier, much better way of life. I'm so happy I have my bypass on Jan.
14 and in the months before the surgery I thought the day would never come.
I've lost 80 pounds and would do it all over again.
Just remember, however, there is a major adjustment and in the first few
weeks you're recovering from the surgery. The time seemed to drag for me
and it was the worst...for one month...but now I'm doing great.
Good luck.
— cjjordan
July 10, 2008
Tammi,
What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. The range of emotions I
experienced ran the gamut. I would alternate from nervous to excited to
anxious and there were some tears shed. I was very emotional and asked
everyone around me to bear with me and understand that I was about to
undergo major surgery with serious consequences. They understood and cut
me some slack.
Good luck and hang in there,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
July 10, 2008
I know exactly what you are talking about. I am scheduled for the 29th and
man every time I start to think about the surgery and outcome my heart
starts to race and my palms sweat! I am so excited though...I am sure these
feelings are "normal" or at least I hope anyway! Have a great
surgery date and I will keep you in my thoughts!
— bridgadean
July 10, 2008
What you are going through is so normal!!!! I was a basket case. Started
crying in the middle of a golf game, had panic attacks laying in bed in the
morning, just plain scared but I was also determined that this was the only
way out of an even worse situation.
Had LAP RNY on June 28th and after day 3's recriminations about "what
have I done"!!!!!!! because I wasn't feeling good, I have never
looked back.
I think I was so emotional because I thought I was never going to be able
to eat normally again, that I was going to eat mush for the rest of my life
yada yada yada.....nothing is further from the truth....
I have had some purreed food with fat, and maple squash soup and didn't
even come close to dumping. The key is the amount you can eat. You can
have it, just not a great deal of it.
I am a week and half post op and feel totally normal and after I get
through my three phases, clear liquid, full liquid, and pureed/soft in one
months time, I will be hard pressed to see what actually has changed except
that I can't eat as much as I used to. I'll be back to introducing solid
food into my diet. No big sacrifice as far as I can tell!!!
I have lost 16lb and it hasn't even been 2 weeks post surgery.....think of
all the diets you suffered on to lose 10 lbs....that wil make you want to
cry with happiness.
And by the way, I've been doing alot of that too!!!! I cry all the time
now after the surgery because I am so happy!!!!
— Fredricka MacLean
July 10, 2008
Could it be PMS. I know just before and after surgery I was a mess around
my "sick time" You will do fine and this is a wonderful chance
for you to get the healthy body you deserve. Think of all the people who
are struggling to get this and can't. Your one of the lucky ones! Good
luck and keep us all posted as your wonderful journey continues.
— lesleigh07
July 10, 2008
You are sooo normal, Tammi. I remember sitting in the hotel the night
before surgery being scared out of my socks and wanting out. Then I
realized how emotional I was being and had to talk to myself. Knowing I
had made this decision after much thought and research, with a sound,
objective mind. Knowing then that this was the best choice for me I
decided not to think about anything but the step by step instructions they
had given me. I took one step at a time. That was 6 weeks ago. The first
three weeks after were the hardest and now I am getting back to normal and
eating this way is becoming routine. It seems like forever when you are in
the middle of it but it goes fast too. Weird, huh? PM me if you need a
lift, especially in the next 7 weeks! My surgery was on a Wednesday too
haha. You'll do fine and looking back, you'll be very glad you made this
move toward health. Blessings, Laura
— waterlover
July 10, 2008
I just had my RNY done on Monday, so I completely understand what you're
going through. I almost chickened out, thinking that I could really do
Weight Watchers AGAIN and this time be successful. I was glad I went
through with it, I'm doing great--I'm drinking the protein drinks, water
and walking. I can't wait to be thinner!
— waytbegone4ever
July 11, 2008
Hey Tammi,
That emotion is all normal. I've been doing my share of crying too. Take
a look at my profile here at OH. I found that it really helps to write how
you are feeling. I sort through all the emotions that way. If the tears
come, let them come!! But just remember the reasons why you are making
this decison they can be very empowering. I'm praying for you younger
sister. Lap RNY on 7/15/08....Yaaaaay!!!!!
— Senji
July 11, 2008
Yep...normal...I think for me it was the bitter sweetness of finally giving
up the losing battle of trying to lose weight all my life and having thin
people tell me how easy it was and what I had to do...but it wasn't
easy...and I did do it several times only to fail worse...I think admitting
failure is the braveset most humble thing to do. I can do ANYTHING, but I
failed terrible at keeping myself thin....until weight loss surgery. 4
1/2 years later and 150 lbs lighter... I see now that nothing I ever did
alone would have helped me stay thinner and best of all HEALTHIER! I
wouldn't go back to the pain and medication for all the sugary desserts and
pasta or rice dishes there are! Pass the bread has a new meaning in my
life...Pass it to the next person! It's hard sometimes still...but the
emotions you feel now are pennies compared to the way you will feel as you
being to go down size after size until you are inside out and becomethe
person you always saw on the inside...You get to wear her on the outside
too. I wish you much luck and success and good happy health!
— .Anita R.
July 11, 2008
Hi tammi
I had the same thing. i would cry for no reason. it is perfectly normal,
but i must warn u i still have that from time to time. What I mean is I get
blah sometimes. Sure hope it passes. You will be in my prayers and i'll
talk to u soon.
Arden
— bikermama
July 11, 2008
Hi Tammi,
The day you have your surgery will be my one year anniversary of mine, you
have done the hard part and made the decision, its ok to be nervous most
everyone is. right after surgery there will be days that are a little hard
but once you get use to your new eating habits you will be so happy you did
it, esspecially when you get to shop for those smaller clothes you thought
you could never wear.Congradulations.
— sunshineal68
July 11, 2008
I am having RYN on July 22 and the sharing from you that have had the
surgery is encouraging.
Thank you, Kay
— kay_hud
July 11, 2008
Hi Tammi,
I am having my RNY on 7/18 and am going through the well maybe's as in well
maybe this time it would be different etc. The bottom line for me is
staying focused on WHY I am having this tool added to my arsenal against my
battle to be healthy. Stay strong and remember ... nothing tastes as good
as being thin feels, in case you are having the mourning cravings for the
foods you think you will miss.
— *****GIGS *******
July 13, 2008
Tammi,
Tears of joy are not a bad thing. I my thoughts are with you as you get
closer to Wednesday. Your Friend Lisa
— ldillabough
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