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Having surgery in 1 week any words of wisdom ?

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exoticheart    5

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Yap I do.........I was in a hurry to have it done and then the week and the day just about knocked me off my feet with anxiety. I questioned myself , thought I was crazy, what if I die........and I can tell you it was a complete waste of time to worry....the surgery is great , and you will feel great. I think we just sink ourselves with the unknown......You will do fine and you will be fine, try and put it out of your mind and just think how awesome you will feel after just a couple of days after surgery.......It is awesome and I would do it over again and wish I had done it sooner....I was a wreck the night before and Im telling you it was a waste and I got all worked up for nothing.........Everything will go so smooth and you will feel terrific after getting a new tummy :rolleyes: No worries mate, really !

So I am nervous .....i keep questioning myself . Any words of wisdom ?

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staceybea    0

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Yap I do.........I was in a hurry to have it done and then the week and the day just about knocked me off my feet with anxiety. I questioned myself , thought I was crazy, what if I die........and I can tell you it was a complete waste of time to worry....the surgery is great , and you will feel great. I think we just sink ourselves with the unknown......You will do fine and you will be fine, try and put it out of your mind and just think how awesome you will feel after just a couple of days after surgery.......It is awesome and I would do it over again and wish I had done it sooner....I was a wreck the night before and Im telling you it was a waste and I got all worked up for nothing.........Everything will go so smooth and you will feel terrific after getting a new tummy :rolleyes: No worries mate, really !

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staceybea    0

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Thank you...I am a week away also and although my worry has been in the very back of my mind, it helps to hear positive encouragement!

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Kasie    4

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My strategy was to keep as busy as possible to try and keep my mind off being nervous. I had about a year between my first visit until surgery so I had a long time to be completely comfortable with my choice. I was nervous the night before, but everything turned out fine. It will be an adjustment - but that is what you are signing up for! It is amazing 6 weeks out and I feel just like I did pre surgery - except for I have more energy and I can't eat nearly as much! Hang in there, this time will pass and before you know it, you will be loving your choice!

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Bandme1    12

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So I am nervous .....i keep questioning myself . Any words of wisdom ?

I lost 6 pounds in the 4 days before my surgery. I was a nervous wreck and couldn't eat anything. My stomach was in knots and I contemplated backing out. When I woke up from surgery, I couldn't believe it was already over. I had myself so worked up over nothing! Honestly, you are going to be just fine. Don't let that last minute nervousness let you back out. Just try to stay calm. Read up here on the forums and get as educated as you can. When you are educated about what to expect, you feel more in control. The more in control you feel, the less worried you will be :) Use that nervous energy!! :) You will be SO glad you did it once you are on the other side! Best of luck to you!!

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lolasmom    3

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What helped me was instead of focusing on fear, I just kept thinking that the closer I got to my surgery...the closer I was to what I wanted most in the world: to be healthy and to be able to enjoy my life. By the time my surgery date arrived, I couldn't wait to get to the hospital...in fact we got stopped for speeding! The cop just gave us a warning but getting stopped will always be a part of my "day of surgery story". Good luck!!!

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NJMOMof2    17

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It is TOTALLY normal to have feelings of regret right after surgery. I sure did. Keep thinking that this inconvenience is temporary. No you will not be sipping for the rest of your life and you won't be in pain. You can and will enjoy food but much less. It took a while for me to master eating out. Don't bother until you are good and ready.

Everytime you get nervous, Visualize all the things you will be able to do without the weight. If you have an ipod, download some relaxation apps or listen to soft music. It really helps.

I was NOT prepared for "buyer's remorse" but I can tell you that after 7 months and 7 pounds to goal, I don't regret this for one second!!!!!!!!!

LIFE IS GREAT

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