Question:
Has anyone else been experiencing dreams?

I had a dream last night that I had my surgery and woke up to find out that they didn't do the bypass. Then my surgeon told me that there would be a new proceedure coming out in a few months........I think I'm loosing it. This situation actually happened to my mom, at least the part about waking up without having had the proceedure done, they told her that her liver was to bad to move around. Unfortunatly she died a few years later from the liver problems. Of course she was quite a bit older than I am, but I still worry. I afraid of what will happen to my kids if I should die, don't know if my dh could handle it on his own. Then again, I don't know if I would live to see them grown if I don't do something about my weight. I guess desperation does strange things to the mind. I haven't even discussed this possiblilty with him yet, I imagine he would totally freak out, but I'm afraid. My kids are my life, if it weren't for them I don't think i would be scared at all.    — [Anonymous] (posted on March 31, 2001)

March 31, 2001
That is not weird...I am having surgery May 9 and I keep thinking and dreaming that my surgeon will die or get hurt in a car accident. He is going on vacation for 2 weeks in April and I feel so selfish for thinking like this. Not that this is any consolation to you, but I am also having weird dreams and thoughts. It has to be the stress of the whole thing and the unknown. I hope this helps you a little. Best wishes. Mary
   — Mary B.

March 31, 2001
Weird dreams during times of stress go together like milk and cookies. During one period when I was on one of those diets where I was eating nothing and only drinking liquid sand ("nutritional supplement" so they said...), I had a dreaam in which I was eating a corned beef sandwich, with too much bread, and I kept chewing and chewing, but I couldn't swallow it. It disturbed me so that I woke up. Of course when I did, I found the corner of my pillow stuffed in my mouth and very wet. Good thing my dog sleeps at the foot of the bed. Anyway, back to your problem...dreams are just a way for us to work out the worries and troubles that concern us. Now that I know about how dreams work, I have actually been able to 'direct' a few dreams...that is, when I was under attack and running, I realized it was a dream and stopped running, turned and fought off my attacker. I felt very powerful. Next time you find yourself in a dream state, direct the dream to the outcome you want...see yourself going through surgery perfectly, the doctor handsome and falling in love with you, the hospital waiving the bill, Tommy Hilfiger designing clothes just for you and a super-model wishing she was you. Good Luck!
   — merri B.

April 2, 2001
If your JUST having dreams count your blessings. I am having all sorts of dreams, and am a emotional basketcase. Self employeed i have little interest in anything, espically work. Plus I am trying to decide wether to get a Laop Band or lap bypass. I am pre op testing and just want it over with.
   — bob-haller

April 2, 2001
Your not losing it...it's just part of dealing with the decision you've made to have the surgery. I am experiencing the same things. It comes and goes and some days are worse than others. I found that after I had my consultation with my doctor I felt better. Maybe it was because a Doctor finally understand how It felt to be Fat. Hang in there...you're not going to die. You'll wake up in the recovery room and the procedure will be done. And the new you will be sprouting out in a matter of weeks. Good luck to you! Your in my prayers.
   — Emily P.

April 12, 2001
Right after I made the decision to have the surgery, I began to have dreams that I was post-op and somehow a different person. This is the one area I am most freaked out about, more than the surgery or the pain or recovery. What if no one recognizes me a year from now?
   — Peter S.

June 8, 2001
I have been having dreams for over a month now. In my dreams, I can seem myself, much, much thinner and it's always at work in an office someplace. I never see my face, but I know it's me. Now here's the kicker. It wasn't until this week, that I've finally made the decision to get the ball rolling. I'm just now starting to jump in with all of this. I believe God has always sent me clear messages in my dreams. They've never steered me wrong. I truly believe that now is the time to being doing this. Up ontil these dreams (most every night now) I've seen my self as overweight - but here lately - I see the person I am to become.
   — Terrie M.

June 8, 2001
About dreams: I just realized a couple weeks ago that whenever I see myself in a dream, I am thin. I cannot ever recall seeing myself fat in a dream. And in the real world, I never have seen myself as fat as I am. I have always had a thinner image of myself for some reason. I guess it would take a good phsycologist to figure that one out! Carol L
   — Carol L.