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how do you make it though the last few days before sugery 10/17/2002 toni

i am so nervous i can hardly stand ti i have nightmares please help    — toni P. (posted on October 13, 2002)


October 13, 2002
Consider telling your pcp and/or surgeon how you feel. I did not even have to ask about it as my pcp suggested medication to ease anxiety. I hope you can get immediate attention.
   — charlene M.

October 13, 2002
I had LAP-RNY on October 8,2002, last Tuesday. The way I got through the last few days was to keep busy. My friends kept calling, my family kept me busy and they were encouraging. The morning of the surgery I got up at 4:30 AM and was totally ready. Good luck to you.
   — Steve B.

October 13, 2002
I'm scheduled for 10/21 and have been a basket case. I finally asked my doctor for some medication, and he gave me some xanax...to be honest I haven't felt that I need it yet, but having it there makes all the difference. Keep busy, think positive thoughts. You'll be great!
   — Tamara K.

October 13, 2002
Keep busy...clean the house, stock up on supplies, etc. Also concentrate on all the positives, like the before and after photos and the success stories. Make a list of goals of things you want to do but can't do now. Good Luck! See you on the lighter side!
   — LisaTaz

October 13, 2002
YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND WE CAN KEEP EACH OTHER BUSY AND DISTRACTED, MY SURGERY IS 10/16/02 ;) I WAS MORE NERVOUS EARLIER, BUT AFTER TALKING TO SO MANY PEOPLE ON THIS SIGHT, I FEEL MUCH MORE AT EASE. I WENT BACK THROUGH SOME OF THE ARCHIVES OF THE Q&A PAGE AND LOOKED UP ANYTHING I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT. I ALSO FOUND THAT KEEPING A JOURNAL WAS REALLY HELPFUL. ANYTIME I STARTED FEELING ANXIOUS I WOULD JUST START WRITING IT DOWN. I WAS REALLY SUPRISED AT HOW MUCH BETTER I FELT JUST PUTTING IT INTO WORDS, IT WAS A GREAT RELIEF FOR ME. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME [email protected] GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS! :)
   — Trula B.

October 13, 2002
If you are not on tranqs prior to surgery, be sure to ask for them to get your IV with some good meds started in it, PRIOR to be wheeled into the actual operating room. They did this for me in the "holding area." Thankfully, I do not remember anything, including the recovery room! The two weeks prior to surgery, were very difficult. I finally did anything and everything to escape reality. Went to many movies, read a lot of books, visited with friends, went window shopping, did all the girlie things--hair, nails, feet. Got my house ready for my homecoming & time flew by. Have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!
   — Barbara B.

October 14, 2002
Must be something with the name LOL. My surgery isn't for a couple months yet (12/16), but I just posted the other day about horrible dreams. Just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone. Good luck to you, I'm sure you'll be OK.
   — Toni C.

October 14, 2002
I had open RNY on 8/6/02 (now down to 225 from 283) and I was also very nervous, here's a few things I did: 1)PRAY 2) Go to your nearest bookstore TODAY and buy a relaxation tape (or rent from library or video store) and listen to it at least 2-3 times a day 3) Re-assure yourself that you have done your research and know that prior to this nerve racking time, you were 100% sure of doing this. Your head will play tricks on you like (am I doing the right thing) or (have I really tried everything). The morning of surgery I woke up and was totally at peace, no fear and I was happy. Find what works for you and let us know how you are doing!!
   — Dana B.

October 14, 2002
Xanex!
   — KimBo36

October 14, 2002
I also kept very very busy in the weeks prior to my surgery ( lap rny 10/08/02). Had many family and friends that were very supportive... also decided to work half a day the day prior to surgery although I was so nerved up that day that I was borderline ornery as they changed my preop instructions while I was at work. It varies for everyone but I wish you well on your road to recovery...
   — Laurie F.

October 15, 2002
Toni, I was the same way. What I did was two things. 1) Like one of the previous posters said..PRAY! I did a lot of that. And honestly, that helped the most. The second things I did was read my profile and go back over all my reasons I decided to have this surgery. Actually reading what my co-morbidities, concerns, health risks and even emotional battles were helped me to remember why I chose this path and how high my risks were if I did not have the surgery. That helped me to keep it all in perspective. Oh of course I lived on the message board too! "Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength." author unknown.. Tami
   — Tami D.




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