please help

[beachmommy118 2]

I am having surgery tomorrow and I am creaking out and very emotional ...I am worried about everything from the pain to dying....any words of comfort from someone who has already had the surgery?

[Decembersleever 154]

I would imagine you have done lots of research and know that you have a great doctor and a great hospital location. Take a deep breath .... you can do this.

[haragl 26]

^{First of all, take a deep breath. You are going to be fine. Any time you have a surgical procedure it's a little scary plus you are starting on a new journey to health and that's scary also. I can tell you my experience and hope it helps... I had little to no pain--I never took any of the pain medication or the nausea medication. They will get you moving the first day and that is very important. You will be a little sore but walk, walk, walk. The walking helps to work out the stiffness and also helps get rid of the IV fluids from surgery. Your mouth will be dry from the anesthesia so take a good lip balm. The chance of dying is very very slim. Anethesia is very safe these days and you will be monitered very closly. You will be very sleepy the first day so ask family to let you rest and come the next day for visits. Take loose fitting clothes. Take you some books or things to do because morning TV will drive you nuts. Let the nurses know if you need anything at all, they are there to help. Most important the more you move the better you will feel.}

[Decembersleever 154]

Hit enter before I finished! I had very little pain at all and ZERO gas issues. I was up walking about 4 hours after the surgery and continued to walk about every two hours. That was a huge help. They will probably give you a morphine pump - I stopped using mine the first day because I really didn't need it. After about 5 days I was feeling pretty much like my old self. Good luck to you - you're going to love the sleeve.

[Catherine Shinn Habhab 97]

I agree with Decembersleever, take a deep breath. Do something to distract yourself; play computer games, read a book. Keep chatting online with us all evening. In two days time you will wonder what you were so worried about and laugh at yourself If you are a religious person, pray and believe that God will get you through this safely.

[beachmommy118 2]

Thank you all so much all your forums have been very helpful and I feel a little better ...I will keep eveyone updated thx agian:)

[mwayland 3]

I am having surgery tomorrow and I am creaking out and very emotional ...I am worried about everything from the pain to dying....any words of comfort from someone who has already had the surgery?

You will be fine... I was worried too. The first week was hard but definitely better and better! Good luck!!

[beachmommy118 2]

Well I did it...I was a nervous wreck but I am done the sugery and can't wait to see the results in the next few months ....thx agian to all those that helped me!

[beachmommy118 2]

Thank you! I'm at my 3rd day since the surgery and feel so much better. I'm getting excited now to get on with my new healthy life style.

[onelessfatgirl 103]

Thank you! I'm at my 3rd day since the surgery and feel so much better. I'm getting excited now to get on with my new healthy life style.

How are you doing now beachmommy?

[beachmommy118 2]

Sorry it took so long for Me to reply. I am doing great now and I have lost 21 lbs since Jan. 11! It's been tough getting use to chewing properly...I am transtioning from soft foods to solids and that has been hard...any suggestions?