I checked in to a local hotel, am watching the 49ers game, and just drank the bowel cleansing liquid (yuck).

I have been telling myself that on October 15th I have a scheduled car accident.... When it's over,I'll recover and have a new set of restrictions to live with.... But for the first time in years, I will truly LIVE!

I am getting more nervous by the minute.... Worried about complications..... High blood pressure, and this may sound silly, but being naked on the operating table.

I am fidgety and even though my wife is here with me, I feel an odd sense of aloneness. I know I am doing the right thing, I just am so worried about the pain....

I've been reading these forums for awhile and could really use some encouraging words to talk me off the proverbial ledge!!!

With love for my fellow sleevers,

CG

Hey Carmel, It is perfectly normal to feel how you are feeling. I think we all go thru those types of feelings, I know I did. I am three weeks out and feeling great. I did not have any complications. Nothing but some NORMAL post op pain which the meds took care of. Just make sure to keep fluids up and walk walk walk even if it's just a short walk around the house or out. You won't feel much like eating but very important to keep the Protein up also. Keep a positive attitude, remember this is a life changing experience for the better.

GOOD LUCK and keep us informed.

CG,

Welcome fellow OctoSleever!

Yes, we are all here with you, even those of us who, like you, are still pre-op and a little nervous.....

Just focus on your ultimate goal of why you decided to do this in the first place and the positive changes it will have on your health and your life in general. I have to believe that whatever pain there is from the surgery itself will be far outweighed by that. (Besides, I'll put it this way since you said you were watching the 49ers game: surgery can't hurt worse than the hurtin the giants put on the Niners today)

Good luck to you. I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon!

Hi There! I'm not scheduled until Nov. 12th, but I tell you I have the same thoughts and feelings. I am female and worry too about the nakedness on the OR table, But truthfully, they have SEEN IT ALL BEFORE I'm sure! and besides there are many drapes over you - so don't worry - and you'll be asleep. Before you know it it will be over and you will start to heal - just focus on the main reason why you are doing this. Do exactly as they tell you and youwill be fine. Good luck!

Sorry to barge in on the circle of manliness, but seriously, carmelguy, you're gonna rock this shi*!!! This is the moment we've all been waiting for...this is our reset button. Its a big tool in our chest of new patterns and habits. We get a window of time to drop all the bad stuff that got us here in the first place. Its our chance to live our lives and finally be free to do things we might not have done for decades ....

We're all in this together.

Btw, are you from Carmel? Or do you have a love for misspelled creamy sweet treats from the heavens ?

(I live in Seaside...my surg is Oct 27th: Mexico, baby. If im not mistaken, there are a few support groups in the area...actually, there are groups everywhere. Interweb it.)

Good luck tomorrow, CG. YOU'LL DO GREAT :-) .

Oh, and uh, Go Niners .

Hi carmelguy, rest easy, you are gonna be so glad you did this for yourself and your family! I felt the same way, i worried that I wouldn't wake up from surgery, and I did just fine. I am 4 months post op and I'm down 82 lbs, so just know that you got this and tomorrow will be the first day of your new life! Good luck and keep us updated on your progress! Sleep tight!

Done! Recovering! Sleepy, but doing good! More later

Great to hear..and remember ...on here ..you're never alone!!

Didn't realize the gas pains would be this bad....yuck.

Overall though, not a bad day..... Out of recovery at noon yesterday and up and walking by 3 pm..... Ready for some fresh air, but haven't seen doc yet.

Thanks for the encouragement

Gg

Didn't realize the gas pains would be this bad....yuck.

Overall though' date=' not a bad day..... Out of recovery at noon yesterday and up and walking by 3 pm..... Ready for some fresh air, but haven't seen doc yet.

Thanks for the encouragement

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Gas pains are a b%*#^! I had them for a week...but it does get better ...chin up!

Released at 5 yesterday! Does feel like a car crash...... But muddling along.

Great to hear you are released. If you are still having the gas pains, GasX strips worked wonders for me. Good Luck