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Surgery is one week away and feeling nervous!

TashaB88

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TashaB88    5

TashaB88
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So my RENT Gastric Bypass surgery is one week from today! ! I'm feeling very excited yet nervous at the same time. Anyone have any advice on how to calm nerves or words of wisdom/encouragement?? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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music1618    879

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Take a deep breath and know that it is normal to feel nervous.

An idea that helped me calm my nerves was to start writing goals for post op. Try not to focus on the weight loss number. Think of things you wish for. I wanted to play soccer without hurting all over, and then I wanted to run 2 miles easily. Once you reach a goal cross it off and think of a new one. All your dreams and desires are possible!

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TashaB88    5

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Take a deep breath and know that it is normal to feel nervous.

An idea that helped me calm my nerves was to start writing goals for post op. Try not to focus on the weight loss number. Think of things you wish for. I wanted to play soccer without hurting all over, and then I wanted to run 2 miles easily. Once you reach a goal cross it off and think of a new one. All your dreams and desires are possible!

Thank you!! That's a really great idea! I have already thought of things that I want to do I just have never wrote them down.

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freels123    10

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Watch videos of others weight loss journeys on YouTube and read weight loss forums...that's what got me through. I'm a month out and still love watching the videos, they are so encouraging! Good luck to you!!

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mtwtvl71    48

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I did the same thing. My attitude is slow and steady wins the race. Start out small and continue to build on the momentum. I'm just so happy to use this tool to reach my goal of getting healthy. Best of luck to you!!

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ladykatie_    117

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Definitely read the forums here. If you think it will help, read about people's surgery experience. I know it would've helped me if I had done that prior to my surgery. I posted my experience in the pre-op section if you are interested.

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TashaB88    5

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Thanks!! I am actually almost 1 week post op. I had my surgery Friday May 23!! I'm still recovering but slowly getting there.

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ladykatie_    117

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Oh wow, didn't even see the date. I am brand new here to the forums so I'm still getting used to them. Had my surgery May 21 and I'm still recovering too. Man, is it hard....

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TashaB88    5

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Yeah it is!! I think the gas they use to inflate your stomach during surgery is the worst. Now that some of that's gone I'm dealing with the actual muscle/ abdomen pain. But it's getting better each day.

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ladykatie_    117

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@@TashaB88 - We can make it!!!

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TashaB88    5

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I agree we can!!!

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