I think I , going to be a bumbling wreck. As soon as my hush dis no longer by my side I think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. This is what I'm worried about most. More than surgery or recovery. How did it go for you mentally? How log were you alone?

Sorry about the typos. Was typing to fast and didn't check to correct lol

I was only alone maybe 5 minutes. I told the drs that I was a nervous wreck and starte crying when my parents and husband were telling me bye. The gave me something in my iv when I started crying and everything calmed down. You will be fine, just be sure to tell them how nervous you are and ask if you can get something for your nerves. Good luck!!

I got dropped off early because my ride had to go to work. I chilled in the lobby for an hour then went upstairs and signed in. I sat in the waiting room about 30 minutes before they called me back. I wasn't nervous at all. Just ready for it to be over with. I said a prayer before I left the house and was fine.

Thanks so much CD. I think bring medicated will be the only way I can get through that lol. When did you have your surgery? How are you doing?

Let them know as soon as you get there how anxious and nervous you are. They will give you a lovely "cocktail" and you will definitely stop caring.

Thanks so much CD. I think bring medicated will be the only way I can get through that lol. When did you have your surgery? How are you doing?

Believe me, I went from sobbing when they were getting ready to leave to laughing because I couldn't get on the OR table right. It was magic haha I was sleeved 12/22/2014 and am down 30lbs from pre op and post op dieting (19lbs since surgery). The first couple days were rough but it's totally worth it!

My sister was in with me until it was time for my surgery. At that time, I actually walked to the Operating Room, which I felt was a good thing because I remained relaxed. While in there I looked at the clock and it was 9am, they were hooking me up for the sleeping meds and then I awoke in recovery.

Was a quick time and I was not alone long.

Annamaire

@@Jen Sull, All patients in the pre-op area receive IV Versed, a med that causes relaxation and amnesia. Folks who are super nervous or teary get more Versed until the desired effect is achieved. Unless you are allergic to it (in which case a different med like Xanax would be given), you'll be sufficiently calmed. No worries. Good luck with everything.

Nope. Didn't cry.

The pre- and post-surgical nurses were lovely company.

The anesthesiologist and anesthetist were nice people.

My surgeon and then his head surgical nurse came into give me high fives and more information and were confident and kind.

The drugs were great.

Choose not to be be upset. It is your choice.

@@Jen Sull, All patients in the pre-op area receive IV Versed, a med that causes relaxation and amnesia. Folks who are super nervous or teary get more Versed until the desired effect is achieved. Unless you are allergic to it (in which case a different med like Xanax would be given), you'll be sufficiently calmed. No worries. Good luck with everything.

Versed works because it is a dis-associative drug. We used to use it often in the ER because recovery time is quicker than with other drugs. It's like you are aware of what's going on but you don't care. I've had patient say it was like watching things happen to someone else. Remember procedures vary from one place to another. Not everyone is offered this.

Nope. Didn't cry.

The pre- and post-surgical nurses were lovely company.

The anesthesiologist and anesthetist were nice people.

My surgeon and then his head surgical nurse came into give me high fives and more information and were confident and kind.

The drugs were great.

Choose not to be be upset. It is your choice.

"Choose not to be be upset. It is your choice. " - Agreed this was a philosophy I used often in the ER. It sounds like an oversimplification but it works amazingly well. You just have to be committed to it. I decided that my surgery was going to go well and behaved accordingly.

Edited January 2, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

@@Jen Sull, All patients in the pre-op area receive IV Versed, a med that causes relaxation and amnesia. Folks who are super nervous or teary get more Versed until the desired effect is achieved. Unless you are allergic to it (in which case a different med like Xanax would be given), you'll be sufficiently calmed. No worries. Good luck with everything.

Thanks for the reassurance.

I also had a positive and uneventful experience. In my case the anesthesiologist came in and gave me about a half inch of propofol out of his syringe. Worked like a charm, no fear.

Edited January 2, 201511 yr by woo woo

They can give you a valium or something before they start in on the IV and pre-surgery prep. Ask for it early if you're worried. They'll not want to give you too much as you need to be lucid to consent to surgery! They came in, took my BP, had a look at my vitals and were like, "you're chill as you can be". Offered it to me and I passed. Once my mind is made up, it's made up! I was just excited the day had finally come! Fast forward a year and 1/2 to life now... taking NONE of my 10 diff pre-op meds with normal BP, cholesterol, sugars, no asthma and normal sleep. Maintaining a 95ish pound weight loss for 7 or 8 months or so. Maintaining an active lifestyle and social life! Size 4 skinny Rock Revivals on my butt! Eating what I like in small quantities and NOT being obsessed with food! Life. Is. Good!

Edited January 2, 201511 yr by bikrchk

They can give you a valium or something before they start in on the IV and pre-surgery prep. Ask for it early if you're worried. They'll not want to give you too much as you need to be lucid to consent to surgery! They came in, took my BP, had a look at my vitals and were like, "you're chill as you can be". Offered it to me and I passed. Once my mind is made up, it's made up! I was just excited the day had finally come! Fast forward a year and 1/2 to life now... taking NONE of my 10 diff pre-op meds with normal BP, cholesterol, sugars, no asthma and normal sleep. Maintaining a 95ish pound weight loss for 7 or 8 months or so. Maintaining an active lifestyle and social life! Size 4 skinny Rock Revivals on my butt! Eating what I like in small quantities and NOT being obsessed with food! Life. Is. Good!

Your before looks just like me Hopefully I can be as successful as you

You'll be OK But I would suggest that if you're feeling a little anxious ask for your "cocktail" once the IV is in. Don't let them guess if you need it.

I was fine...OK...so I did contemplate changing my mind, I think everyone does. But once it was time to go to the OR, and my husband said "I love you", I could feel myself getting emotional. The anesthesiologist popped over to my IV and gave me something. I relaxed immediately.

I don't know why I didn't get something earlier. I guess they thought I was calm, cool, and collected, ha!