I'm full of jitters. My surgery is tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts. I mean my goodness I can't believe I'm going to do this. I have a perfectly working stomach. Why am I paying someone three grand to cut me? Going under anesthesia, all this blood work. Am I just that much of a failure?

I have no intentions of hurting anyone or to sound condescending because we are all here for a reason. I just... Oh I don't know.

Maybe it's just nerves and I swear all I want is a huge piece of chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream and a slice of pizza and some lasagna and a tall glass of pepsi with ice filled to the brim.

But I'll just go get a glass of water so I won't be dehydrated on tomorrow because F it I don't want to be fat!

Just think of it as a nice nap and when you wake up you get to re-invent yourself. For me, all the pre-op requirements and emotions were much more to overcome than recovery. Give your new tummy a name. Mine is Miss Tummy, and two years later, she is still the boss of me.

I agree. The pre-op anxiety and fear was the worst part of the whole process for me.

You can do this!

I was in your shoes 2 weeks ago and I completely understand. I came so close to backing out, citing all the reasons that you listed above. But I knew I had to do this. For my health, my future, my kids, my family. For so many reasons. And now that the scary part is behind me, I really am glad that I did it.

You've got this!!

Think of all the positive changes that are going to come out of your surgery!!! Walking without joint pain, fitting into the seats at amusement parks, not feeling like everyone is staring at you because of your weight, not being the heaviest person in the room, fitting into a normal size bathing suit, shopping in the regular clothes section (not the plus size section with limited selections!!) just to name a few!! ????. You've got this! Besides....no way I'm doing this 2 week preop diet and backing out!!! Hang in there!!! So excited for you!!

You're in the starting gate--just waiting for the best of your life to start.

It is sooo exciting!!!----yet at the same time soooo scarey!! Ever notice how the horses who are in the starting gates are pawing and stomping the ground?? They have trained and trained and trained and now are ready to get going!!!--just waiting to hear the starter's pistol. It's the same with each of us the day before sugery.

Take a deep breath, steady your breathing, put your head down, and wait for the starting pistol to fire...

Prayers going skyward for you and some peace of mind.

We are all starting to "inch" over to make room for you on The Losers' Bench.

One step at a time. Please keep us posted,

Valentina

Oh my goodness, your words literally have me in tears. I'm heading to the hospital. 5:15 check in and 7:30 surgery.

I got this. I got this. I got this. ( OK grandma, I HAVE this, lol).

Seriously, get your but up. (Me talking to me). OK getting up, going, I'm going, here I go. OK. Wait. Jimmyney Crickets! OK, I'm going.

Seriously, get your but up. (Me talking to me). OK getting up, going, I'm going, here I go. OK. Wait. Jimmyney Crickets! OK, I'm going.

It was a big nonevent for me. Zero hassles and easy recovery.

I'd do it again in a second.

See you on the Loser's bench later today. You'll do great.

You got this... please update when you can and well wishes on a safe and speedy recovery.

Regret and anxiety are normal

Hope surgery went well thinking of you!!

Hope everything went well today! Thinking of you!!

Well??????? We're waiting to hear from the "new and lesser" you.

Each day is a step into the "new" you. You got this!

Today is a tough one. It gets easier---

I promise.

Valentina

I did the same thing. I was crying hysterically. The day after I was doing the same thing I couldn't believe what I had done to myself. How pathetic am i?

My surgery was 2/1 and I started my vitamins today and I feel better each day. Stronger each day and more empowered each day.

Guess who is on the losers bench!!??? MEEEEEE!!!!!

oh my gosh, you guys don't know how much of a help you truly were right before I left. I mean seriously.

Well I'm here half sitting half laying in my hospital bed at 5:40 in the morning two days after surgery and I feel normal. I mean I have an iv, and feel ZERO hunger but I'm ok. Imagine that.

The first day I wanted to update but everytime I logged on I fell asleep, lol. That morphine pump was everything.

I was a little sad when they took it away last night and gave me the liquid lortab. I must say that it is fast acting though. But they only give it to you every six hours. By hour 4.5 I can feel the pain and by hour 5.5 I'm in tears. Ugh. So I'll stay drugged up for the first couple of days when I leave.

I get discharged later today. I was supposed to leave on yesterday but hunni, let me tell you, they would have had to tie me to a gurney and sit me outside if they thought I was leaving yesterday.

That huge machine that you stand in when you take the liquid to check for leaks broke yesterday that was a pain but I managed like a champ.

I have been able to get my liquids in and the broth they give you is surprising good. I asked for a few packets from my nurse. They basically pour hot Water into a Styrofoam cup along with this pack. The taste reminds me of oodles and noodles with out the noodles.

It's so weird only having a little bit though and being ok with that. The give you these little mL cups to measure out everything as you see fit.

Stuff I liked: broth, water

Stuff that was ok: Jello, popsicle

Stuff that was yucky: tea, crystal light

I think they all could go in the like field but just didn't do it for me. The popsicle varied between like and ok.

Anywho, I am so thankful for you guys. Scoot over! I'm on the loser bench!!!