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Here I Go Again (Scared)

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victoriatxgirl    64

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:(Here I go again. I am scheduled to be sleeved on July 10th... Meaning 6 more days. Im happy with my decision but i am also scared out of my mind (I tend to think the bad out of everything that happens). I for one do not like being put to sleep. Fear of not waking up or dying. Does this mean I need to cancel or just not do this at all because I am having doubts. Any support and or feedback would be greatly appreciated :unsure:

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Looking Ahead    239

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I went through the same fears. My only question at the support group prior to surgery is what's the chances of dieing on the table. This is a legit concern. My surgery went so fast. I remember going into surgery and seems like 5 minutes, I woke up in recovery. Its good you are worried, it means you have researched and know there are risks with anything. I couldn't sleep for three days prior to the surgery I was so worried. Turns out it was for nothing. Take a deep breath. Remember why you are doing this and try to relax. You may talk to your doctor or his nurse to help calm your fears. Saying a prayer for you tonight.

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victoriatxgirl    64

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Yess i think my research is what is scaring the crap out me.i have two little ones i cannot imagine leaving this world. I am definitely gonna talk to my dr about this .i have pre op with him tomorrow. Thanks for the support :-)

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momof3b1g    3

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I am scheduled for July 9th and have the same worries and concerns, Looking Ahead thanks for the words of encouragement. Sometimes the nerves get the better of me!

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victoriatxgirl    64

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I am scheduled for July 9th and have the same worries and concerns' date=' Looking Ahead thanks for the words of encouragement. Sometimes the nerves get the better of me![/quote']

I think we may be beating ourself up about it.hoping and praying the outcome is good :-)

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carbgrl    119

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I went through the same thing. I was freaking out!!!! I would wake up in the middle of the night in a panic. The doctor other medical staff kept telling me, "Good, it means you're normal". I kept telling myself, what better place to be than in a hospital if something should go wrong. LOL. I didn't have any problems what so ever. I almost felt like I hadn't had a surgery at all. My abdomen was sore but, that's about it. Take a pillow from home with you to hug on the way home and the first few days.

Good luck and let us know how you're doing.

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tabbymonroe    108

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:( Here I go again. I am scheduled to be sleeved on July 10th... Meaning 6 more days. Im happy with my decision but i am also scared out of my mind (I tend to think the bad out of everything that happens). I for one do not like being put to sleep. Fear of not waking up or dying. Does this mean I need to cancel or just not do this at all because I am having doubts. Any support and or feedback would be greatly appreciated :unsure:

I have my suregy Aug 6 I feel same but I pray Bout it because I know it would help me

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Ms skinniness    3,003

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I had the same concerns, up to the moment they took me to the OR I wanted to get up and run away. I kept telling the docs to give me something, but they wouldn't until it was time to wheel into the OR. I woke up from the surgery and that was it. BAM! Done! Then I used my morphine push every time I woke up. I wasn't in pain but I knew that I would be at risk for leaving. LOL :)

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victoriatxgirl    64

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Its really getting to me.i been praying also for peace with this.i know im doing it for the better but that feeling is still stuck in my head.might be cause its "elective" im gonna continue to pray on it.thanks for all the kind words :-)

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reshiapooh96    31

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Hello! I have a band and need to revise. But before I got the band, I worried so bad that I cancelled surgery twice and when I finally made up my mind to do it, They turned me down and I had to go elsewhere for surgery. Needless to say that I hardy had any pain at all and it DID actually seemed to have only taken 5 minutes before waking up. But I'm facing fears again b/c I know this band will have to come out.

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Houston17    115

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I know that it is scary to think about the "what ifs" surrounding the surgery! Also keep in mind the "what ifs" that go with not getting healthier too! I know we all have to be comfortable with our decisions but this is how I'm thinking about it! :)

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chad2rad    491

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Yess i think my research is what is scaring the crap out me.i have two little ones i cannot imagine leaving this world. I am definitely gonna talk to my dr about this .i have pre op with him tomorrow. Thanks for the support :-)

Hear your fear, know fear well. I am also looking at my quality of life with my kids and perhaps premature death if I do not have wls. That motivates me more than the fear of a well documented, standardized procedure in front of me. The pain will be temporary. If you trust your MD skills go for it....

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victoriatxgirl    64

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I have my pre op today with the dr.im going to explain my fears to him and maybe that wil ease it up a little bit

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victoriatxgirl    64

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I have my pre op today with the dr.im going to explain my fears to him and maybe that wil ease it up a little bit

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

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    • Doughgurl

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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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