My surgery is tommorow and I have knots in my stomach..and almost in tears..i was fine until about an hour ago...i could cry if I allowed myself..any advice from those who went theough this already..this forum really helps me when I hear positivity..im so anxiuos..feeling like I forgot something..and how everything will go..reality just sank in....like a brick!!..help..and advice is welcome..success stories..anything...

thanks yall!¡

It is very scary. But I had mine done 9/12 and I would do it again in a minute!!! Everything will be fine!! I never had one complications. I had myself all worked up over nothing. You will do great!!!!

I was sleeved aug 28th and do not regret it for one minute. I have lost 37lbs! Just keep your eyes on the prize when you have any doubts!!!

Thanks...already..calming a little..

Just look at the number of post-op sleever stories on this board!

You'll be fine. Also, remember there are a ton of us that would trade places with you in a heartbeat to get it done sooner!

It's nerves. Most of us experience it, especially before something like surgery. The odds are on your side - and after being on this site for over a year, I have heard that most people do quite well and feel better than expected after surgery.

I know I did, but I have done well with surgery in the past and had that to gauge by. When I woke up I had a little nausea, but the nurses quickly gave me some meds and it went away. I had a morphine pump next to my bed, and if I needed it I could self administer. I had some discomfort but no excruciating pain at all.

I was home the next day and have no regrets, and it is working. Thank God and my surgeons, it is working!!!

Hi how are you? I was in the same boat you were before my surgery which was November 1st. I was still very anxious even the morning of the procedure as they were prepping me in the hospital that day. But then I realized that I'm doing this for myself, my health & no one else. Once I had that final talk with myself I realized that I'm going to be doing great and I'm in the best surgical teams hands.

Everyone goes through the pre surgery jitters!!! you will be fine !! surgery for me was a breeze if I didnt have restriction I wouldnt even know i had it done.... love my sleeve and just think of all the weight that is gonna be coming off before the new year!!! today is my 2 month anniversary and I am down 63 lbs

I cried the week before. The day before. And the day of my surgery. The jitters are completely normal! I was sleeved on 10/23 and haven't looked back since. Good luck to you! You'll be fine!

Hi There!!

I was sleeved on Oct. 30th in MX... so my nerves were pretty rattled. BUT knowing I had read tons of stories on this forum, I felt pretty prepared for what I was about to go through. I prayed to GOD that I wouldn't have too many complications and I guess he was listening. Day of surgery when I got out, I did have some gas pains in my back and upper chest. My hubby had to pat my back like a baby... looked silly but definitely helped! The pain and nausea meds given to me helped tremendously. By the second day, I was already feeling MUCH better!

Just hang in there! Being nervous is absolutely normal! Just keep thinking good thoughts and how AMAZING you are going to look afterwards. GOOD LUCK!!!

You all are great..thanks for your thoughts..i appreciate it greatly!!

The day before surgery is the worst. But for me day of surgery I was completely calm and knew I was doing what was best for me. I am 7months out down over 100 pounds and loving every minute.

My surgery is tommorow and I have knots in my stomach..and almost in tears..i was fine until about an hour ago...i could cry if I allowed myself..any advice from those who went theough this already..this forum really helps me when I hear positivity..im so anxiuos..feeling like I forgot something..and how everything will go..reality just sank in....like a brick!!..help..and advice is welcome..success stories..anything...

thanks yall!¡

I would do it again if the need came up. Overall a very pleasant experience before and after in the hospital. I had some slight complications, but nothing too bad. The surgeons team went all out to make it a good experience from when I checked in until I checked out 5 days later.

Totally normal to have the jitters. I was sleeved oct 22. The day of was the worst for me. Just super anxious. And being a nurse myself, I knew what was going on. After the surgery I had some gas pains and nausea/vomitting but that is how I usually react to anesthesia. You will do fine. Keep your head high. I am down 33 pounds and super happy I did this. You will be too. Good luck!!!!!!

Thanks...im ready to do this..head high..and eye on the prize..uuugh

My surgery is tommorow and I have knots in my stomach..and almost in tears..i was fine until about an hour ago...i could cry if I allowed myself..any advice from those who went theough this already..this forum really helps me when I hear positivity..im so anxiuos..feeling like I forgot something..and how everything will go..reality just sank in....like a brick!!..help..and advice is welcome..success stories..anything...

thanks yall!¡

hey there. I had my surgery yesterday. I was so nervous too. I'm writing this from my hospital bed! look on some of the boards here. you'll see i posted about my fear everyday. this wast my first surgery. I was nervous over nothing. The waiting is the hardest part. You go in, they give you a sedative, the next thing you know you wake up in recovery. I am a little sore today, I don't want to lie. it's not pain, just a soreness. I had my surgery at 230 yesterday and I'm already feeling better. you will do great. Remember, this surgery is statistically safer than having your gallbladder out!