Im new scared and ready to go 29 novenber

DALITEDESIGNS · November 8, 2009

Hi everyone.

Well here I go on my journey scared to death and really excited.

My date is 29th november. I start my pre-op diet on the 12th really need some support as im feeling a bit wobbly.:crying:

shanda7182 · November 8, 2009

Hi everyone.
Well here I go on my journey scared to death and really excited.

My date is 29th november. I start my pre-op diet on the 12th really need some support as im feeling a bit wobbly.:crying:

Hey,

As a recent VSG'er, almost 2 months ago. I remember how nervous and scared I was. If it wasnt for these boards, I think I would have backed out! However, it wasnt a bad experience for me at all, my surgery was pleasant and complication free. My surgeon made me feel so calm, I prayed and left it in Gods hands.

You will be fine, its normal to be nervous, however, the worst part for me was the days leading up to surgery (wondering if I would survive the surgery, would I have a leak, would I wake up, etc). However, we must remember the risks of those things happening are relatively low. Also, I considered my risks if I stayed overweight and that outweighed the surgical risks.

Now im about 7 wks out- 40+ lbs down and feeling fantastic! Its so worth it, im about 60 lbs away from my goal weight! I cannot believe im almost halfway to goal at about 2 months! Its so worth it! food does not control my life anymore, I have to remember to eat (set alarms), its an unbelievable sense of freedom!

Good luck on your VSG journey, keep us posted!

DALITEDESIGNS · November 8, 2009

wow , thank you so much its amazing how sharing an experience makes me feel better thanks. How did you do with your pre-op diet?

shanda7182 · November 8, 2009

wow , thank you so much its amazing how sharing an experience makes me feel better thanks. How did you do with your pre-op diet?

The liquid preop diet was not all that bad too me. I guess because I knew that it was neccessary and I did not want to risk having the surgeon knick my liver from it being too large. But then again, I only had to do a preop diet for about a week but I ended up doing it for a week and a half because I felt that my eating the days prior were out of control. I had gained about a good 10 lbs.....I think I was stressed and just trying to "cope" my preop nerves, so I started the diet earlier than he said to. Which was okay, once I set my mind too it, I was fine!

Please look at this like a great opportunity, be thankful that you can have the surgery (some want it but cant afford it, dont qualify, etc). We are really blessed. Just try to focus on how you will look when its all over! Thats what I did. LOL

Chancie · November 8, 2009

DALITEDESIGNS-

Welcome and Congratulations on your Date!!

Nerves and jitters are normal, we've all been there........ and you will do just fine!

Again- Welcome and can't wait to hear about your success!!

paula · November 9, 2009

Hi everyone, I've been on my liquid diet for 8 days first 3 days a little rough but gets easier everyday in fact I find myself having to remember to take all my Proteins somedays. I also am nervous but I'm actually getting excited the closer I get my surgery date is nov 17th and I cant wait. good luck you'll be fine.

charmin315 · November 10, 2009

Hello,

I am scared as well. When I rec'd the letter from the insurance company stating I was approved I got very nervous and scared. The doctor's office called me this morning to schedule my surgery. I am having surgery on 11/30/09 and going to start my liquid diet on 11/16/09. I have to order my pre op kit asap.

thinoneday · November 10, 2009

Hi everyone.
Well here I go on my journey scared to death and really excited.

My date is 29th november. I start my pre-op diet on the 12th really need some support as im feeling a bit wobbly.

Don't feel wobbly! Scared is normal. . how would it sound if you said "Yeah, I'm getting surgery" . . . honey, it is normal to feel scared, this will be my 18th major surgery, and after the last 17, I'm still here! Each and every time I have surgery I do the "what ifs" and guess what, I'm still here to keep wondering about the "what ifs" . . . your not the first patient your doctor is doing this surgery on, he/she is not new to the surgery, they will take care of you and I'm very confident that they have done this hundreds of times. . .your given relaxing meds before surgery and if your like me and are allergic to every narcotic on this world including the relaxation meds, then they can give you this really nice IV med call Benadryl 50mg IV. . . I love benadryl, makes your eyes go funny and you feel silly and REALLY sleepy! sleep for hours after surgery so that when you wake up you are past the nausea feelings and feel good. . . they use that on me all the time. . . but don't worry so much, you'll give yourself an ulcer! Put your faith and trust into the doctor, they know what they are doing. . .