Pre-surgery Jitters

[NMFGAZ 26]

Maybe panic is a better word than jitters. Surgery is Monday, Mexico self pay. I am wondering if I am crazy to proceed. Earlier today I felt completely resolute...now I am waffling all over the place. I'll have to live with this new stomach and all it involves for the next 25 years...this is so scary. I've researched this, am confident with the doc I've selected...so why am I losing my motivation on the brink? Did any of you go through this, and if so, did you regret the surgery later? Thanks for any advice...if having doubts should I cancel?

[kranky813 477]

I have one of the top surgeons in my state and I felt the exact same way you do. I felt that way right up until they gave me the shot to knock me out. It is very normal to have jitters or even doubt your decision.

I can tell you that the first few weeks may be hard. If you are like me you may hate yourself after surgery for the first 2 weeks because you made the biggest decision of your life. THEN.... you get to day 9. (or maybe day 6 or day 11) Then you realize that you are so happy with your decision. I am 2 months out and it is the best decision I have ever made in my life. THE BEST!!! I completely forget I even had surgery sometimes. I feel normal. I just don't eat like I used to.

What you are going through is completely normal.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I didn't go to Mexico but I never had a single doubt going into surgery. A year out I still have no regrets.

[sbrainwater 44]

I think jitters are normal and to be expected. Write down why you want the surgery. Think of how you will feel in a year if you don't go through with it. Think of yourself in a year AFTER the surgery.

[NMFGAZ 26]

Thank you.

[newmebithebypass 713]

I had necessary surgery on my ears and felt the same way I knew I needed the surgery or more damage would be done but I still felt like holy crap what if this is a huge mistake

[SalOdyssey 441]

Good to see I'm not the only one. Surgery Friday 11-6.

[rmgmomma 30]

My surgery is Monday, too, and I'm have an anxious day today with a bit of crying. Just having my 'moment' and trying to breathe thru it! I can totally relate!

[magtart 603]

Calming breaths...this, too, shall pass.

[purz59 57]

I had panic but started praying right up to the minute I was put under and felt a sense of calmness. I'm still having moments that I feel afraid of what the future holds for me regarding my surgery though. I will be ready for whatever comes my way and try to remain positive.

[lorri716 256]

How are you doing now that you've had the surgery??

[NMFGAZ 26]

Really well. I am so glad I went ahead! Thanks to those who shared that they had felt the same. ????

[sbrainwater 44]

YAY!

[lorri716 256]

Glad to hear that you are doing well.

[nmorgan45 0]

May I ask who your doctor was. I am also looking into self pay in Mexico. It's so good to hear things went well.