Question:
I having surgery 04/14 but feeling a little scared is this okay?
Since I got a date I been excited but now I am feeling scared.What can I do to help me? I am gonna do this but just feeling a little scared maybe more nervous. — Alice E. (posted on March 18, 2005)
March 18, 2005
Take a deep breath. Almost everyone gets a little nervous. This is a BIG
step. It helped me to make a list of all the things I couldn't do ( then I
marked them off as I lost weight and could do them) and the reasons I
wanted to have the RNY. Talk to others who have had surgery.There's a
wonderful world on the "other side of WLS". Come on over and
enjoy the view!!!
— dianne E.
March 18, 2005
I had the same feelings as you. I was really excited because I knew I was
going to have a brand new life after weight loss. However, the night before
my surgery and then again the morning of I was ready to bolt. I told them I
would go home, diet for a couple of months and come back if that didn't
work. I was really scared that I would wake up intubated because I had
sleep apnea. The bariatric surgery coordinator, Pam, talked to me and
helped me through it. It is a really scary step to take and you know
everything is going to be different. Fear of the unknown. I am 17 months
postop, have lost 144 pounds and physically feel so different. I can wear
size 16 jeans (was in size 28-30 before my surgery) and can wear size large
shirts. I am so grateful I went through with it and I would have been so
mad at myself if I had not gone through with it. Just keep talking about it
and pray (if you believe in prayer) and your higher power will help you
make the right decisions. I wish you the best. It is truly a wonderful
life-saving and life-giving step to take.
— shurnlea
March 18, 2005
I feel somewhat the same as I know I'm losing my best friend...binge
eating. Try writing a pros/cons list of why you're having the WLS. It
will help you now, in the hospital & post-up.
Best of luck.
A
— AA
March 18, 2005
I feel somewhat the same as I know I'm losing my best friend...binge
eating. Try writing a pros/cons list of why you're having the WLS. It
will help you now, in the hospital & post-up.
Best of luck.
A
— AA
March 19, 2005
Yes! It is very normal to be scared. I was very scared, and now I am 6
weeks out and doing great! Try Not to worry just get all you last minute
things done before surgery. You wont have a chance after for a couple
weeks.
— Sherry M.
March 19, 2005
The same thing happened to me as soon as I got my approval. If you are
afraid of lifestyle changes, then make the lists of pros and cons. I also
got out old pictures of myself when I was thin and it reminded of what I
wanted. If you are afraid of the surgery, pray and trust in God's love for
you.
— pammatria
March 19, 2005
This nervousness is totally normal. It isn't just WLS that you get nervous
about, it is any surgery. With most surgeries you don't have a choice, but
with this one you do. You may be a little more nervous than normal, but
don't worry. I would be more concerned if you weren't nervous. It is a
hard decision to make and you are a very brave person to have made this
choice. I am 13 1/2 months out and have gone from a size 26 to a size 10
and am walking 10 miles on weekends on artifical knees. Think about this
kind of thing and you will make it. You are you own biggest Hero for
making this choice!
Judy
— jk_harris
March 20, 2005
You are going thru normal stages -- I often am more concerned over the
preop who isn't the slightest bit anxious. You are taking this step
seriously. Prior to my surgery 15 months ago I felt like I was in a
whirlwind -- but once the morning of my surgery came, I was at complete
peace about my decision. I pray that for you, too.
Ruthanna
— Luvitsunny
March 21, 2005
I think every body goes through the excitement and scared stage. I prayed,
prayed and prayed, for about 3 days straight. The day of my surgery I was
so happy and relaxed and had complete confidence that God had it all in
control. I made it throught the surgery with no complications. My surgery
was 1/19 an I was 307 size 24/26 and some 28. I am down to 253 and a tight
16. Good luck and pray pray pray.
— JerseyGirl
March 21, 2005
It's totally normal, you wouldn't be human if you said YAHOO I'm having
major surgery, let's go! It's a little scary and exciting at the same time
as your life will literally change before your eyes. It's worth every
anxious moment, and our prayers will be with you. (RNY 12/17/04, down 55
pounds) We can't wait for you to join the "Losers bench", we'll
save you a seat!
— jenniferw
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