I have not had my surgery yet. I have to do the 6 month supervised diet. I have two appointments left and all I can think about is the pain I will be in and the nausea. I'm not a person who can tolerate pain and when ur comes to nausea forget it I'm a big baby. Can someone please tell me how bad the pain will be and the nausea? Is there something I should ask my doctor for? Any info would be helpful. Thanx

I just got home from the hospital today. Surgery was Monday. Everyone is different but, I didn't have too much pain or nausea. They have meds to control both and I took advantage of them.

Keep reading up on what to expect, the good and the bad. 90% of how you will feel is all about your mental attitude. Go into this fully informed with your eyes open. You'll come out on the other side just fine!

Good luck!!!!

I just got home from the hospital today. Surgery was Monday. Everyone is different but' date=' I didn't have too much pain or nausea. They have meds to control both and I took advantage of them. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Keep reading up on what to expect, the good and the bad. 90% of how you will feel is all about your mental attitude. Go into this fully informed with your eyes open. You'll come out on the other side just fine!

Good luck!!!![/quote']

Thank you. Were you nervous at all? Have you had surgery before this? I'm just so nervous.

Furby036

I to am a big baby! lol Everyones experience is different. With that said, the only discomfort I had was with the air that they put in you to make sure nothing is leaking. I did not have any pain from the incisions at all. I had my surgery on August 16th of 2011. I started my journey at 489. when I had the surgery I weighed in at 403. Today I am down to 291 and feel great. You will be fine! Good Luck!

Respectfully,

Joe

Furby036

I to am a big baby! lol Everyones experience is different. With that said' date=' the only discomfort I had was with the air that they put in you to make sure nothing is leaking. I did not have any pain from the incisions at all. I had my surgery on August 16th of 2011. I started my journey at 489. when I had the surgery I weighed in at 403. Today I am down to 291 and feel great. You will be fine! Good Luck!

Respectfully,

Joe[/quote']

Thank you. I'm just so nervous

I'm nervous too! Surgery is mid June. I keep thinking I will get so nervous that I will back out. But I really want the surgery. I need to stop over thinking everything! ????????

To be honest, I didn't have that much pain. I only had a few morphine shots while I was in the hospital over three days and I've only taken two Percocets since my surgery on the 15th. Mind you, my tolerance might be a bit higher than most people but I was pleasantly surprised at how little pain there was for me.

As for the nausea, I had trouble even sipping Water for the first two days. It wasn't so much wanting to throw up but rather I was repulsed by the idea of eating (if that makes sense). Gradually I started sipping water, broth, and some Gatorade and it wasn't too bad. Just do things in small sips and you should be fine.

The fear and anxiety that builds up prior to the surgery can be paralyzing. Just think positively and while the first few days are the roughest, you'll be rocking your sleeve in no time.

I'm nervous too! Surgery is mid June. I keep thinking I will get so nervous that I will back out. But I really want the surgery. I need to stop over thinking everything! dde23dde1d

I second that. I start freaking myself out. I think I'm going to tell me surgeon how terrified I am maybe she can help. We can make it through this together.

To be honest' date=' I didn't have that much pain. I only had a few morphine shots while I was in the hospital over three days and I've only taken two Percocets since my surgery on the 15th. Mind you, my tolerance might be a bit higher than most people but I was pleasantly surprised at how little pain there was for me.

As for the nausea, I had trouble even sipping Water for the first two days. It wasn't so much wanting to throw up but rather I was repulsed by the idea of eating (if that makes sense). Gradually I started sipping water, broth, and some Gatorade and it wasn't too bad. Just do things in small sips and you should be fine.

The fear and anxiety that builds up prior to the surgery can be paralyzing. Just think positively and while the first few days are the roughest, you'll be rocking your sleeve in no time.[/quote']

You are right it can be paralyzing. I'm trying to think positive and about all the wonderful things after surgery. I just can't wait until its done.

Every thought you had, I am sure I had at one time or the other. I was a mess up to the day before my surgery. The main thought I had was that I was going to die on the table and never see my family again. The day of the surgery I was very calm and excited. Before you know it the surgery is over with. I dont know what drugs they gave me but the last thing I remember was been rolled down the hallway and that was it. Good stuff whatever it was! lol Don't let the fear get to you. The future is bright and you will be so happy you did this!

I have not felt scared or nervous yet, but I have the back up of great friends that have had this done and they feel amazing. I can hardly wait for May 3rd to come so I can start my journey and start living. After taking care of family dying of cancer it is my time for myself for me to live again and hopefully find a boyfriend new husband. I wish all luck on our weight loss journey and knowing we will all feel so much better and will be able to do the things we want to do with family again. I will be looking forward to taking my dogs for walks as my husband did before he past I know thy will be happy to go for walks again.

Every thought you had' date=' I am sure I had at one time or the other. I was a mess up to the day before my surgery. The main thought I had was that I was going to die on the table and never see my family again. The day of the surgery I was very calm and excited. Before you know it the surgery is over with. I dont know what drugs they gave me but the last thing I remember was been rolled down the hallway and that was it. Good stuff whatever it was! lol Don't let the fear get to you. The future is bright and you will be so happy you did this![/quote']

I am super excited I'm doing this. My life is going to change for the better!

I have not felt scared or nervous yet' date=' but I have the back up of great friends that have had this done and they feel amazing. I can hardly wait for May 3rd to come so I can start my journey and start living. After taking care of family dying of cancer it is my time for myself for me to live again and hopefully find a boyfriend new husband. I wish all luck on our weight loss journey and knowing we will all feel so much better and will be able to do the things we want to do with family again. I will be looking forward to taking my dogs for walks as my husband did before he past I know thy will be happy to go for walks again.[/quote']

All my friends and family are very supportive. I think I start to freak myself out. I can't wait until I can look in the mirror and feel great about myself. I'm excited for this journey.