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Wednesday is almost here!

SillyAuntDi

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Wednesday it all changes.

 

I had a couple mini panic attacks over the weekend. I just burst into tears in the shower. I had to do deep breathing exercises a few times to settle down my nerves. I'm not second-guessing my decision. I stand firm behind it. I'm ready and excited. The unknown is what is grating at me...how much pain, how long will it last, what happens if I...all those crazy little thoughts that just won't quick knocking on my brain.

 

Add to the crazy the fact that I've been off the NSAIDs I take for the arthritis in my feet and knees for almost a week now. I hurt everywhere. There is no relief. Tylenol is a joke. I tried to rest this weekend, but just moving up the stairs to my bedroom was a chore. I know this will get better, but wow...I didn't realize how much the meds helped until I couldn't take them anymore.

 

Then, I decided this weekend to begin the process of kicking the caffeine out of my system. I didn't figure that would be so hard since I don't take in that much each day. I was wrong. My head hurts. At least I kicked the soda habit over a year ago. That helps.

 

Tomorrow is a full day of clear liquids. I giggle when I think about the instructions to take a shower and use a q-tip to clean out my belly button. Then, at 5:45 am Wednesday, I report for Band duty!

 

So, now I'm putting one foot in front of the other, taking deep breaths, and repeating to myself "I CAN."



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Congratulations!!! I don't think you will be sorry. When I had my surgery they gave really strong pain meds, liquid, which may help with the arthritis.

I had to wash with special cleaner the night before and the morning of the surgery and never heard of the 'q'tip and the belly button. That is a new one.

​I couldn't have caffeine for many months after the surgery. I do limit it though. I am a tea drinker not coffee.

One thing I did not do before the band, take measurements or pictures. That is up to you, though.

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I feel your pain, I truly do. Between being ravenous on the preop diet, and also off my nsaids, I was miserable.and in tremendous pain. But it was all worth it now that I've dropped 86 lbs. and became a good candidate for joint replacement surgery....which I wasn't able to do before losing the weight. I have to have several joints replaced, but after it's all done, I expect to be mobile and in much less pain than I've been dealing with these last two years. Good luck and I know you will do great!

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if the doctor had said.... Christina you have to give up coffee for ever.... i would have stayed fat. That was not an issue. My doctor never said no caffeine. I would venture to say that most everyone here drink either coffee or tea all day.

Good luck with your journey... i wish you all the luck

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I am 6 days post op and I'm not going to lie the first couple of days were a little rough but today I walked a mile and although im still having some bloating and gas issues I feel pretty good. I was a wreck for days before my surgery and now i'm thinking wow that wasn't so horrible. I am so happy with my choice for years I was dead set against weight loss surgery of any kind all I can say about that is I was foolish. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me.. Good luck with your surgery i'm sure in about a week you will be feeling as I do about soooo happy...

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I had my surgery and feel like a complete success, honestly. I didn't run screaming from the pre-op area. I didn't work myself into a panic attack in the morning before the surgery. Apparently during the procedure, my BP bottomed out, but it was because I was a bit dehydrated. Nothing lingered. I had a rough day yesterday, late in the day. All the gas decided it needed to push its way out at 7pm. It was the most painful thing I've experienced in a long time. But, this morning, I'm still a little gassy and a little sore, but I'm up and around. I've been walking around the house. I made it outside for the first time since Wednesday. I'm waiting for my family to come home and then I'll walk further outside. I'm very happy I've done this. I feel silly for being panicky about it in the days leading up to it. But, it's who I am. I'm grateful that I have all of next week off from work. A slow re-entry to the real world will be nice. Thanks for all the supportive comments!

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