So I'm scheduled for surgery at 7:30am and I'm having second thoughts...I keep thinking what if something goes wrong...I have 3 kids that need me. Am I crazy to consider backing out when I've come so far?

Thank you all for the supportive words!! Getting ready to leave for the hospital now! I'm still nervous but excited- this is the first day to a new, healthy life!! Good luck to all having surgery today- keep us in your prayers! xo

So I'm scheduled for surgery at 7:30am and I'm having second thoughts...I keep thinking what if something goes wrong...I have 3 kids that need me. Am I crazy to consider backing out when I've come so far?

I am off to surgery at 7:30 am. I'm nervous, too, but you got to this point for a reason. Don't second guess yourself now. I completely understand your fears. The same thoughts have run through mine. Good luck and Il keep you in my prayers.

I'm checked into the hospital and in my sexy hospital gown. lol

Nervous and ready to get part over with!

This is SO SURREAL!!!!

Thank you all for the supportive words!! Getting ready to leave for the hospital now! I'm still nervous but excited- this is the first day to a new' date=' healthy life!! Good luck to all having surgery today- keep us in your prayers! xo[/quote']

How did you do? I just got home. Lost three more pounds!!

I have to spend another night. EXTREME nausea makes getting my fluids in almost impossible. :'(

And I'm of a sudden SO hungry. That scares the sh*t out if me!

And I'm of a sudden SO hungry. That scares the sh*t out if me!

I've found myself going through several different stages of how I feel. Everything will get better and different, promise.

I also had to stay an additional night (3 total) because of extreme nausea and it was totally the best thing to do ! Take all the IV fluids they will give you because that will sustain you after you get home until you can consume it yourself. I found the nausea got much better after they took that wonderful PCA pump(morphine button !) Hang in there, it does get lots better !!! I'm just a month out and I can tell you, at least for me, getting the fluids in is still a challenge. Welcome to the losers bench

Oh, and that hungry feeling is just your stomach saying "okay, what the heck !" I find myself having to make myself eat... Must avoid starvation mode or the body will hold a super tight grip on every single fat cell !

That super hungry feeling could also be acids. An prevecid (or other brand) will help that if they gave those to you.

Glad you all did well.

What's up with the constant stomach gurgling, or as someone else put it, constantly sounding like a percolator ! ? What causes it and when does it stop ???

Hi everyone! I'm still in hospital- supposed to go home today but last night I had fever so we'll see! My dr said it went perfect, no complications at all but when I try eating jello or drinking water I get that horrible pain- even though I'm doing it sooooooo slowly...wondering when that will get better and wondering if I'm crazy for having done this to myself

I hope you're doing better today! I was sent home a day early-I was glad, all the doo-dads attached to me were getting claustrophobic! Once home and off IV, it was really hard to get protein and liquids in for first 3 days. Finally at day 4, I got my min. Req. in. My stomach still sounds angry! Still gassy and burpy- just not as severe! Crystal Lite literally saved the day-the only beverage that still tastes good after surgery with unflavored protein powder. Best to you today!

I had my surgery in Mexico 7 days ago today. I also have a small child, and was terrified. I was surprised by how good I felt when I woke up. The gas in my belly buggedme the most. Try to walk a lot, it really helps.