I am having nightmares... Worrying about my families approval (mostly my Dad) Worried my liver isn't shrunk enough... Just worried! Monday is the day! HELP!

Ugh.. the last few days can be mentally draining. Have you shared your surgery with your family? If you have followed what your surgeon asked leading up to surgery, I am sure you are fine. Doctors have very different pre-op plans for us, all you can do is what you were instructed. It is normal to be anxious, this is major surgery with life-long changes. Keep reminding yourself why you made this choice, all the things you can't wait to do as you get healthier and try to keep yourself busy.

I'm glad you shared, this forum is a great place full of folks who have all walked or are walking this path.

I hope these last few days go quickly and you have a safe surgery and smooth recovery!

Good luck!!

Just wanted to send you a note to cheer you on. I just had surgery on Thursday and I felt ALL the things you mention -- wanting approval from others, nervous about whether my liver had shrunk, and mostly worried that I wasn't going to be able to cope with the new lifestyle. I promise you that if you can just get through the next couple of days, you'll be fine. The pre-op stuff was much harder than the post-op. Even though I feel kind of crappy right now, I am SO happy to have surgery behind me. All those nerves are finally gone!!! You can do this - keep us posted!!

I know how you feel. I was scared to death. Even as I was being wheeled into the OR. But at that point, I realized that I was making the right decision and it was out of my hands. I am five months out and down 82 pounds,. Good luck Monday, my thoughts are with you Just think, it will be the beginning of your new life!

I'm nervous about that too. I have told my parents. They were less than excited, but will be supportive. There's a lot of misinformation out there. I have other support as well as some friends that have been through RNY and LabBand. I just have to watch my expectations. This is my decision and I'm doing it for me. Keep your eye on the prize!

I'm nervous too. After I sent in the paperwork and the deposit I felt like I'd just stepped off a cliff.

I think we will both be fine but it is a big step.

I had my first anxiety dream about the surgery last night. I had had the surg, but didn't feel a difference and just kept eating.

Thank you everyone! I'm mentally exhausted right now. Gonna get thru and can't wait for everyday after!

Thank you everyone! I'm mentally exhausted right now. Gonna get thru and can't wait for everyday after!

Best of luck to you tomorrow! Keep us posted

Best of luck. Sending you calming thoughts! I totally understand I have mine on Tuesday!

Made it thru... Trying to get past the gas pains right now...