Hi! I'm new here, not sure how it works exactly, so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. Let's see, I'm 22 and scheduled for a rny on September 13th!!! So soon! I'm do nervous though, I already deal with anxiety and this is not helping! I'm not afraid of what comes after, I'm mostly afraid of surgery! I've never gone under the knife before, I've never broken a bone or a had stitches! Any words or encouragement or advice is welcome!

I'm having mine on sep 11 . Im having a revision from band to rny also nervous about what will happen after .

Honestly, it wasn't a bad experience at all for me. The strangest part was having my arms strapped down. I don't remember the countdown. I don't know if they even did one. lol. I was coming to when I was in recovery as they were taking the tube out. Just make sure you walk and get up as soon as you can. It helps move the gas. Good luck love.

Good luck ashleykristen! I'm having surgery on Sep. 10th and I'm totally freaking out! I've been trying to tell myself to relax, smile, and that god never gives us more than we can handle. I've come so far in this whole process and this is where I want to be in my life.

I am having the revison from band to rny on monday also. I didn't realize how nervous/anxious I was till this morning when I awoke to my lips almost chewed off. i must of bit the poop out of um last night. Bad idea to brush your teeth when your mouth is so tore up burned like hell. I got a weird message from my ex-step mom today on facebook asking if she could come see me at this hospital after I have surgery, for one I haven't seen this women in a good 6 years and was never even close to her. I told her no thanks to her coming, she is not in my life for good reasons, weird.

I seriously dream about the surgery every night! Weird dreams that I really don't want to get into. I think about the surgery and my heart starts to pound, I wish I had a prescription for Xanax or something, jeeze! At my pre admission testing at the hospital the nurse who came in to talk to me said that day of surgery there is something they can give you to put under your tounge to relax you, but you have to ask for it! I know I will definately be needing it, because I know the calmer you are going in the better you will feel when you wake up.

I'm nervous also my surgery is sept 18 , I try and tell myself it's only a bump in the road to go over ! Lol I've had several surgeries - lower back fusion / knee surgery and a few others never on the stomach though ! And yes they will give you some good drugs to relax you pre surgery !! This is going to be harder but I'm ready for the challenge !

Hi ashley! Welcome to the boards. It's natural to be nervous, excited and pre-occupied with an upcoming surgery. I can tell you prior to weighloss surgery I hadn't had as much as a stitch prior. Well other than having a baby. I've had 4 weight loss related surgeries and each time I do have to say the hospital team really took great care of me and making sure pain was at a minimum and that I was comfortable. I had the lapband put in, in 2006, revised in 2008, removed in 2010 and now the RNY July 11 2012. This last experience in the hospital was more pleasant than them all. They have specialized wards and team members that help you all the way. Even in the hospital while waiting for my surgery the docs gave me something to relax in my iv...enough that I was still awake to help move myself to the surgery table but, felt really relaxed and safe. I hope you have a great experience!

I'm also having a revision on Tuesday banded in 2008 silped may 2012 having rny sep 11 . For the people who have had revision was it more painfully you think ?

I am terrified too. I don't have a surgery date yet, but I am scared out of my mind. I have never had a single stitch, broken a bone, or any kind of surgery. The closet thing i have ever had, was a spinal tap, and that was not nearly as bad as i expected. i have to say, i would never want another spinal tap again, but i was fine.

Hey! I'm 22 as well and it's been a real struggle for me to decide wether or not to have this surgery. Being so young I didn't want to risk giving up food and other complications that could arise but I need help and a change! I am getting through all my doctor appointments this month and will have my surgery date by the end I this month its exciting but really nerve racking lol

Hi! I'm new here' date=' not sure how it works exactly, so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. Let's see, I'm 22 and scheduled for a rny on September 13th!!! So soon! I'm do nervous though, I already deal with anxiety and this is not helping! I'm not afraid of what comes after, I'm mostly afraid of surgery! I've never gone under the knife before, I've never broken a bone or a had stitches! Any words or encouragement or advice is welcome! [/quote']

Hey there... Welcome! Come join us in the "September Members" thread. All of us on there are having surgery this month. We can help support each other! Look forward to seeing you there so we can add you to the list! = )

Jessica

My surgery is scheduled for 9/18. Omg. I started my pre op diet today. Extremely excited n nervous. Its been a long journey to get here, but its finally around the corner. :-*

Welcome good luck and wishing you all the best.

I'm also having a revision on Tuesday banded in 2008 silped may 2012 having rny sep 11 . For the people who have had revision was it more painfully you think ?

I never had the revision, I just anted to wish you good luck on this your surgery day!

First of all, good luck to all of you who are having or have already had your surgeries this month! I just finished all of my appointments and my waiting period that my insurance requires, last night. So now I am just waiting for all of them to submit their notes to the insurance company so we can get our dates! (My husband is also doing this, too!) Can't wait! I am actually getting more excited because it's starting to feel real and achieving my goals are becoming more attainable.