Surgery is tomorrow at 9am, have to be at the hospital by 7, feeling all kinds of emotions, some i don't even know what they are. First surgery ever for me, my best friend had it done last November, and I called her all through her preop to check on her and stayed with her when she came home, but now that it's my turn, I don't hear from her. She hasn't called me at all. I had to call and make sure she is coming to the surgery. But even still I didn't want to leave my little sister out there by herself. Her anxiety will be over the top tomorrow. Because that is all who is coming my friend and my sister. Feel a little upset that aunt won't come, grandfather cant drive himself, roomie wont come, other friends cant come. I've known this date for over a month. But no one thinks its important enough to come. But anyway sister is paranoid and is convinced I will die. I tell her no it is fine, but sometimes she gets me upset too! aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh. It's just crazy and I don't know anymore.

I feel for you...but you are going to be great. Shame on your friend...she should remember what it feels like. You will be fine, gotta think positive and everything will be ok. Listen to your instructions. Get up and walk as soon as you can...walk sip rest...

Edited June 14, 201016 yr by Lolo's Neena

I agree.. shame on your friend for not stepping up to the plate. Keep thinking positive. You will be ok. Just remember you will be feeling better little by little every day. Walk sip rest... walk sip rest....

Its such a shame your friend hasn't been as caring....but don't loose heart, remember all the reasons why you are doing this.

Your sister is scared because she loves you....and if anything like mine, may well not even see weight as being an issue...your family love you for who you are, no matter what size.

Do take care, and you'll be fine.... tell them you're concerned, and see if they can give you some pre med to calm you down a bit if youre worried.

Good luck - let us know as soon as you can how it goes

Kathy

Some people just aren't good "hospital" people. I know my husband isn't. He couldn't wait to get out of there! I told him I would call him when I was discharged and he could come get me. I enjoy my solitude. But he has been right there since I have been home. Asking me if I want a back rub, getting me pillows up prop up with....etc.

Thanks, her and her mom are coming and are going to pick us up in the morning. I just didn't want to have my sister wait alone. But she says they will be there, and hopefully they can distract her while i am in surgery.

yeahhhh It will make both you and your sister feel better. Good luck tomorrow....I have my surgery on the 17th and my best friend is going with me. My husband is scared to death,,,,

keep us podted it will be over before you know it.

I don't know you, but I'm a big guy and I've got your back if you need help. Along with everyone else on this board.

You have the greatest support system in the world, right here!! Update us when you feel like it. I will be praying for you....

I don't know you, but I'm a big guy and I've got your back if you need help. Along with everyone else on this board.

Ahhhhh Cavy - thats such a nice comment!

Kathy

You've all made me cry! Thanks well, ..... and awaaaaaay I go!

Good luck - post when you can to let us know how you got on.

Kathy

Im alive! whew did not loose my emotions till my sis hugged me as they wheeled me awasy. i burped ALL through recovery, and ended up with no gas pain, whew, no drain, whew.... have staples though. ewww. insicion pain that is my problem but if thats all i will take it. it was such a short surgery my people in the waiting room thought something was wrong when they were called. loking for some pain med now that i can take that wont knock me out so hard. thanks for all the support and ope i didnt whine too much because i am a whiner.

by he way it is quite difficult to type with a pulse ox taped down to your finger.......

congratulations! great to hear everything went well. keep us updated on how you're doing :001_cool:

Good to hear you're sleeved and with us on the losers bench - congrats!!

Take it easy now... post when you can

Kathy