Ok so I got the call today and my preop is in the morning. My surgery is scheduled and a time is set and I'm a nervous wreck all the sudden. I've waited so long and now its almost here and I'm Freaking out. Has anyone else been this way? I was all calm and collected. I've quit smoking...off caffeine...doing this crazy diet. All to get healthy and have this surgery. Now I feel nervous and sick. I've had other laparoscopic surgeries and did fine. This one I'm thinking what if my liver isn't shrinking...what if something changes. I guess I am just having some crazy thoughts right now.

I feel ya. I'm June 27th. I was good and then suddenly the date is next week and I'm starting to freak out a bit. Our nerves are completely normal (or so I've heard). See you on the losers bench...

Ok so I got the call today and my preop is in the morning. My surgery is scheduled and a time is set and I'm a nervous wreck all the sudden. I've waited so long and now its almost here and I'm Freaking out. Has anyone else been this way? I was all calm and collected. I've quit smoking...off caffeine...doing this crazy diet. All to get healthy and have this surgery. Now I feel nervous and sick. I've had other laparoscopic surgeries and did fine. This one I'm thinking what if my liver isn't shrinking...what if something changes. I guess I am just having some crazy thoughts right now.

My surgery is on the 28 th at 10:45 . My feelings vary and almost can't believe it's next week. I just went on a late night walk to reflect on my decisions. Well I pray all goes well!

Just remember the reward at the end that's what I'm trying to focus on

Just remember the reward at the end that's what I'm trying to focus on

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Ok so I got the call today and my preop is in the morning. My surgery is scheduled and a time is set and I'm a nervous wreck all the sudden. I've waited so long and now its almost here and I'm Freaking out. Has anyone else been this way? I was all calm and collected. I've quit smoking...off caffeine...doing this crazy diet. All to get healthy and have this surgery. Now I feel nervous and sick. I've had other laparoscopic surgeries and did fine. This one I'm thinking what if my liver isn't shrinking...what if something changes. I guess I am just having some crazy thoughts right now.

Trust me when I say that it's only natural to feel the way you're feeling. I just had my sleeve done this Tuesday (19th) and my main concern was my liver. I wondered if it would be small enough, healthy enough, etc...and it was. In the words of my surgeon to my wife it was disgustingly healthy!

If you're following your pre-op diet plan then you should be fine. I would make sure to throw in some exercise as well. I dropped nearly 25 pounds before my surgery and it was a big help. If you are on MyFitnessPal.com, look up the members of this site that are on there. You'll find enough encouragement to make your head swim.

Like I said, it's okay to be nervous, but if it's making you to the point of being sick, then find a way to your happy and peaceful place. For me that is prayer and meditation. For others it may be a walk in the woods. Whatever makes you peaceful, brings you peace, do it. You won't regret it.

I look forward to hearing about your successful surgery!

Eric

Ok so I got the call today and my preop is in the morning. My surgery is scheduled and a time is set and I'm a nervous wreck all the sudden. I've waited so long and now its almost here and I'm Freaking out. Has anyone else been this way? I was all calm and collected. I've quit smoking...off caffeine...doing this crazy diet. All to get healthy and have this surgery. Now I feel nervous and sick. I've had other laparoscopic surgeries and did fine. This one I'm thinking what if my liver isn't shrinking...what if something changes. I guess I am just having some crazy thoughts right now.

I know what your going throw I was the same way my surgery was June 12 but the day came it was a breeze I was clam at the hospital so far I list 24 lbs in week half you can do this

i feel the EXACT same way.Im having mine july 10th and kinda having second thoughts i start my pre op diet on wednesday again.i was rescheduled from june 6 so i did the diet previously and did not do well with it.so everyone says if u cant so the pre op diet then your not ready for the actual surgery :-\

not sure but i am in the same boat with u

Oh I think we all feel this way. My surgery was on 6/4 and I laid in the pre-op room and cried. I told my husband that I couldn't beleive that I let my weight go so much that I needed to do something like this. I was also worried that something would happen to me. The good news is we get through it. There are bumps along the way and the road isn't the easiest to travel but it is worth it.

Thank you all for your kind words. I got all my pre-op testing done. The barium was horrible. But overall not that bad. I too had trouble when I started the preop diet. Just give it your best. Believe in yourself. None of us are perfect and I admit I slipped on my diet. Just get back on ASAP. Well I'm counting down 6 days till surgery. I'm starting to calm down and I have a lot of support around me including this sight. Thank you all! (-:

Sleevertobe we are having surgery on the same day at the exact same time!

Hey all, wishing everyone with an upcoming surgery well!! Remember to keep sipping, walking and REST! Some forget that and it's is just as important.

And for everyone recently sleeved: Welcome to the Losers Bench!!

Sleevertobe we are having surgery on the same day at the exact same time!

Haha oh yeah! Well it's coming soon and pray you are ready