:faint:I'm so scared!!! Encouragement please! Not only having surgery but doing it in TJ, Mexico.... Agh!!!!! Does everyone get scared/nervous at the last minute? I was cool until today!

It is normal to to scared. I was so scared that I was thinking of cancelling my surgery. If it helps any this was the easiest surgery to recover from ( and I've had several). I had very little pain once I got home. Good luck tomorrow.

Liz1531,

Don't be scared. Practically everyone including myself went through or is going through this. I think it's perfectly natural. Think about it. You're making a huge step toward bettering your health. It's a big deal so it's natural to have these feelings. It hit me a few times leading up to the day before and even that day. My worst point was as soon as I got on the OR table.

The OR nurse noticed I was starting to get a little panicked and came over and calmed me down. Usually the nurses and doc's are really nice and if you're concerned about something tell them. You have a ton of support on this site as I have found myself. Just think about all the great things that are going to come out of this. A new thinner you!!! What could be better than that ?!

If you have any questions/concerns don't hesitate to ask.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how you did.

I am uber scared myself!! Let us know how it goes tomorrow though ok?

Liz

I took the big leap this past Tuesday - I didn't really get nervous - I was more worried about my wonderful husband - he doesn't do well when there is something happening to me

Just think about how wonderful your life is going to be again when you get the weight off

The surgery will be over before you know it

BTW - I'm really sore - but not anything that can't be dealt with - just walk and sip liquid - that will be your new dance steps for a few days

Let us know how you do

Good luck

I was so scared, my surgery was on the 8th and went well. I' very sore and nervous about what to ea. I wish you luck come to us for support.

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surgery date 8/28/07

OMG!!!!! They changed my surgery date to today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so scared!!!!!!! Anyone have experience w/ Dr. Ortiz? Tell me he's wonderful. Tell me this will be pain free. Tell me I will wake up a sexy momma! Lie to me baby!!!! I am freaking out!

All the emotions you are feeling right now is normal. Good Luck to you and don't forget to post and let us know how things went!

Liz: How did you do? I am sorry they moved up the date on you but just know there are a bunch of us in the same boat & we all become worry warts about something. My issue right now is slipping & port flipping so I think because we really want to succeed we are scared & worry. Hang in there & please let us know how everything went today. I am sure you were in excellent hands there in Tijuana!!

I wrote this the day after:

Hello all. I am sitting in the Hotel Lucerna one day out from banding. I really didn't think it would happen and I thought maybe I would back out once I got to the OR. They gave me some pain meds and something to help me relax and I think I fell asleep on my own in the OR before the anestes. even gave me anything. I woke up as he was sewing me up (I think... I couldn't see anything and was VERY groggy). I tried to say it was hurting but had something in my mouth. It was over very quickly and I was back in recovery very soon. I saw Dr. Ortiz when I was wheeled into the OR but I don't think we spoke as I was quickly asleep.

To start off my surgery was scheuled for 08/31 morning. On 08/30 the staff called and said not to eat after 2pm because I was having the surgery that night (Thursday). As it turns out mexican teachers were protesting at the border on Friday morning and that's why he wanted everyone done Thursday. The borders got shut down and doc thought once he got home to San Diego he wouldn't be able to get back. So I was the last patient Thursday night. I was done by 2am and calling my hubby at the hotel to say all went well.

I was released the next morning around 11 and am going home today. The hotel is WAY better than I expected. The staff are wonderful, the rooms are clean, the food is excellent (my hubby says) and the broth is great. Also, the pool is awesome! Bring a bathing suit.

My room is directly behind the pool on the 5th floor. The balcony is great to sit and get some air while eating broth. The staff at Dr. Ortiz's was wonderful. They are all VERY sweet and patient. They offered help many times when I didn't even need it. If you are going in expect to be pretty sore for about two days. My gas pains have gone away a lot and now I'm just sore on my tummy. Remember walk, walk, walk!

...Today is Monday & gas pain in shoulder is awful! Aside from that doing well.