Very Nervous

[tobethin 3]

Hello all!!! I was banded in 2007 and because of complication of esophageal dilation I had to have the band removed. The band was removed in April of this year and initially my revision was for gastric sleeve, but a repeat UGI showed that my esophagus remains dilated and the doctor and I decided bypass would be a better revision in my case. I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday and am feeling very nervous. Not sure if it's because I really had my heart set on the sleeve or if I'm already mourning the things I won't be able to eat after bypass. Is there anyone else out there who feels very nervous or apprehensive as your surgery date gets closer?

[87deondessiree7 5]

Hey well I'm having bypass and I'm shocked about all the things I can't eat again! But I know people that have had bypass and look great and learned to work with what they can eat. And after a while you can eat some things as long as your body can handle it. Good luck too you I hope it all works out.

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[FranR 3]

I also have esophagus issues that was discovered during the endoscopy. I am no longer a candidate for the sleeve and will be having the gastric bypass in less than 2 weeks. Good luck with your surgery.

[Rhon 7]

When I had my bypass in 2010 I was not nervous at all. I was so ready. when I had my revision on the 22nd of June I was fine until they put me in the OR waiting area. That was when I started getting scared. I just prayed and prayed plus had a stern talk with myself that everything would come out fine.

You will be fine,

[tobethin 3]

Thanks for all the encouraging words. I'm going to have another stern talk with myself and pray that God gives me peace through all this.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Hello all!!! I was banded in 2007 and because of complication of esophageal dilation I had to have the band removed. The band was removed in April of this year and initially my revision was for gastric sleeve, but a repeat UGI showed that my esophagus remains dilated and the doctor and I decided bypass would be a better revision in my case. I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday and am feeling very nervous. Not sure if it's because I really had my heart set on the sleeve or if I'm already mourning the things I won't be able to eat after bypass. Is there anyone else out there who feels very nervous or apprehensive as your surgery date gets closer?

A better question would probably be is there anyone who wasn't nervous or apprehensive as their surgery date got closer! LOL. Perfectly normal. I'd be more worried if I wasn't nervous or apprehensive. I remember how scared I was like it was five minutes ago. But...I also remember laughing at myself after the surgery when I realized how absolutely none of those terrible things I imagined pre-op ever came to pass! You're going to be fine and you're gonna love the new you!!

[tobethin 3]

Just got my check in time of 5:30am...wow I guess its time to get this done.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Show time! The anticipation is so much worse than the surgery. By this time tomorrow it will be behind you and the miracle journey begins. Have a speedy recovery and let us know how you're doing! Walk, walk, walk!