My pre op is tomorrow...I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time...I don't know what to expect...I have a surgery date of April 2nd

My surgery is April 2 also. I am very nervous, and excited. I have only had one surgery before so not sure what to expect. My husband is very supported. I am a diabetic so that is my top reason but I have been heavy since I gave birth 27 years ago. I am about 80 lbs overweight and get told all the time that all I need to do is eat right and exercise more, well guess what? I have been working out for 6 mths and watching what I eat and I have only lost 18 lbs. But my biggest fear is that since I have been heavy so long my skin will be saggy and I will have slot of excess skin that has been stretched out. That may sound vain, but that's just me. I think the prep diet has me a little scared. I have heard that some doctors only require 2 to 3 days of liquids only. But others say 2 weeks. I am tring to prepare myself for the 2 weeks but am praying for 2 -3 days only.

I wish you good luck on your journey. Hope for a speedy recovery.

That's my biggest concern is the liquid diet...that and all the gas pain people say they have...but I got the gas x strips like people here recommended so I hope they let me have them in the hospital

Sorry I hit send to fast...I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you have a fast recovery

My pre op is tomorrow...I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time...I don't know what to expect...I have a surgery date of April 2nd

Thats my surgery date too!! I started all liquids 4 days ago, and all i can think about is food. I hope thos changes soon! Good luck!

I don't start liquids until Friday...I'm a little concerned that I may be waiting to long,..bit they told me 10 days

My sister in law had excess skin and she just had a tummy tuck done, she feels great... But she said she had to lose about 180 pounds ,... I was wondering too bout excess skin, I need to lose about 88 pounds and I was wondering if strength training while losing would help with the skin

I am sooo excited for you all! You will do great, dont dwell on the issues, I kinda did and guess what, I had none! No gas, no issues whatsoever! I only had to do the clear liquid diet for two days before surgery, thank goodness! Best of luck with your surgeries, keep us posted.

Ok today is my pre op and I'm scared. My husband is going with me. I can't believe it already here. Well almost. I am praying this is not a bad mistake that I will regret. I know this is just nerves but I want to run away. But I have come this far I must continue. I just wish my daddy was here to talk to. I will suck it up and go through this for him and myself. Wish me luck and strength cuz I need it.

I also have my preop tomorrow. Surgery is April 3. I'm a revision from Realize Band to VSG. I've been having anxiety all week long...I go between excitement and anxiousness...all of these thoughts floating around in my head. lol.

Does anyone know what the preop is, exactly? I'm always more nervous when I'm not sure what to expect!

My pre-op consisted of chest Xrays, EKG, blood work, MRSA testing and getting my Incentive Spirometer to practice breathing at home. No biggie, just running final tests before surgery.

Does anyone know what the preop is, exactly? I'm always more nervous when I'm not sure what to expect!

From what I understood, my preop is to ask the Dr. any questions re: the surgery and I'm going to be paying my out of pocket expenses. I will also be getting my prescription for lab work and chest exray, then I'll go register at the hospital.

I also have my preop tomorrow. Surgery is April 3. I'm a revision from Realize Band to VSG. I've been having anxiety all week long...I go between excitement and anxiousness...all of these thoughts floating around in my head. lol.

Keep us updated daily!

We ll be here with open ears, our thoughts r with you.

I'm excited for you!

jocelyn - I tease my husband, what if I change my mind after they are rolling me down the hallway? Will they be mad at me?

Good to know the preop isn't too bad. I guess I've made it this far, so a few more people asking questions and poking at me isn't too bad. I just want to jump ahead, oh, maybe next year this time!

jocelyn - I tease my husband' date=' what if I change my mind after they are rolling me down the hallway? Will they be mad at me?

Good to know the preop isn't too bad. I guess I've made it this far, so a few more people asking questions and poking at me isn't too bad. I just want to jump ahead, oh, maybe next year this time![/quote']

That would be nice to skip ahead. Well the pre op wasn't to bad. I never got to see the dr. He was called out on an emergency. The other people in his office are so nice and they are very flexible. I got to meet three others that are having the same surgery on the same day. I will go back and talk to the dr next week. I still have several questions. But I don't feel as scared.