Question:
Has anyone ever felt afraid after getting a surgery date?
I JUST RECEIVED MY SURGERY DATE TODAY, AND I AM SOO EXCITED AND GLAD, BUT I ALSO FEEL AFRAID, IS THAT NORMAL? I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS, I WILL HAVE A REVISION TO RNY FROM STOMACH STAPLING/ I'M JUST A LITTLE SURPRISED AT MY EMOTIONS/ I REALLY AM EXCITED, BUT I FEEL SCARED ANY INPUT? THANKS/ PATTI MEADOWS E-MAIL: [email protected] — peppermintp (posted on September 4, 2001)
September 4, 2001
<font color=purple>I think everyone goes through this.. I have seen
post after post asking this same thing. Yes it's completely normal. This
is a major surgery. I will pray that things go ok.. Good luck and holler
when you get to the other side!</font>
— Dawn R.
September 4, 2001
I feel the same way! I have my surgery date, and I'm so excited, but yet,
very scared! I'm a nurse. I take care of people who have this
surgery--maybe that makes it worse?On top of it all, my family is very very
against my decision to go through with the operation. My husband is very
supportive, but everyone else is opposed.
— Amy Z.
September 4, 2001
I think it would be less than normal to NOT be afraid at the prospect of
major surgery. I don't have a date yet but there's been a lingering fear
from the time I decided to pursue wls. Sometimes I'm convinced I'm going to
die on the table, but usually its much milder than that. I feel if I really
thought I was going to have a bad outcome, I wouldn't go through with it.
And I've never wavered in my determination to have this surgery. I know no
one can guarantee me a complication-free procedure or recovery but I try to
keep it all in perspective. The chances of a good experience are
overwhelmingly in our favor. I have to be realistic and think positively
because I believe my life depends on it. Good Luck and God Bless.
— Donna L.
September 4, 2001
Hey, this is perfectly normal. My pre op visit is tomorrow
morning...yikes...and my surgery is in 17 days. I had almost 3 months when
I got my date. Seemed like eons at the time. Now, time is just flying by
and I'm freaking! I'm a nurse, also, but know this is the right thing for
me. But oh, I just wish it was over with and I was on the other side.
Best wishes.
— Yvonne R.
September 4, 2001
I was afraid. It seemed before I got the date I noticed all the good losses
and people doing cool things and afterwards I began really noticing the
scary side of stories and things going wrong. I knew things could happen,
but decided to accept that risk, knowing the risk of obesity was at least
as great. As my Dr said, there are many more wrecks on the interstate yet
people don't think twice about driving it every day. Good Luck,
— Becky K.
September 4, 2001
I'm glad to see this post. I found out that I was approved and in the same
day they called with a date. I was happy nervous all at the same time. I
know I want this but I still get nervous too. I just want everything to go
well, I have two small kids and want to enjoy watching them grow up. I pray
everyday that the good lord and I are walking the same path that I'll be on
the thiner side of life in know time. I hope everything goes well for you.
— [Anonymous]
September 4, 2001
Scared? Thats not the half of it...I saw that surgery on line and froze up
like Polar Bears Butt...
Yes i truely still am somewhat scared. But im more scared not to do
it...jacki
— Jackiis
September 4, 2001
Scared S***less about summs it up. Sometimes I'm OK, but, then I read about
the problems. I have family members that have had RNY and didn't have any
problems. I'll probably be the one!!!! BUT, then I think of all the
advantages...no more back pain(I hope), foot problems, reflux, etc....
I've come this far already(my date is 9/21/01). I've had many surgaries
already and I made it through them. I'll make it through this one too!!!!
— Lyn R.
September 4, 2001
Hi, I was scared all the way up until I hopped on the bed to be wheeled
into the OR. I think what your feeling is normal. The thought of being put
under scared me more than anything. I guess for me, it was like being out
of control of the situation. When your out, you don't know what is going
on. I hate that! hehe. Just relax, take few deep breaths, and just think
about how happy you will be when it's all over, Best wishes to you!,
— Carey N.
September 4, 2001
I got my surgery date last week. When I first found out I was very excited
and the more I thought about it I started getting scared. I guess the
farther away your surgery date is the more time you have to think about it
(good or bad). This seems to be normal.
— blank first name B.
September 5, 2001
Ahhhhhhh....I just got off the phone with my surgeons office and just found
out my surgery date is October 17th!!!! I am soooo excited I want to cry
and yes, I feel nervous too. Thank you God for answering my prayers.
— Jackie E.
September 5, 2001
— Donna S.
September 5, 2001
Normal reaction. I had a revision, too, and although elated when I got
approved, got more and more scared as the day approached. I was crying and
praying all the way to the OR. Now, 17 months post-op, with 160 pounds
lost, being three pounds under my surgeon's goal, and 5 weeks-post op from
my abdominoplasty, I will never regret the decisions I made to improve my
health and life. I no longer exist, I <b>LIVE</b>, and it
feels so wonderful. Read my profile for my whole story. I consider myself
the Phoenix that rose from the ashes, and I say that with pride. Best
wishes to you in your journey.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 5, 2001
I was petrified. After I was done fighting the insurance company, my work,
and the doctor's office... and had finally settled down with a date...
well, there was nothing left for me to do except worry. Every other day I
wanted to cancel. I was so afraid I was going to die... or even worse...
end up with a major complication that would leave me in a vegetable state.
However, my fiance reminded me that I walk across the street and get hit by
a bus. No one can predict when they are going to die... accidents happen.
Morbid obesity is a far great killer then this surgery. Today, I am 2
weeks and 1 day post op and down 40 pounds!! Already!! I have no regrets.
I wish you all the same.
— FireJewel
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