Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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I did. I had never had a major surgery before and just the risks associated with having surgery had me anxious.

Also dealing with my failures on the pre surgery diet added to my anxiety that something would happen to prevent the surgery from occurring.

It IS a huge deal. It IS a huge decision. It is NOT to be taken lately. So if you didn't have worries and emotional upheaval over it, I would worry about your knowledge on the subject.

But I had to keep telling myself, I have tried so many times on my own. 10 years I told myself change the way eat now on your own so you can enjoy that occasional piece of cheesecake, because with WLS, you won't get to. 10 years I watch the scales go down and up, each time regaining more weight than I had lost. Each time an injury would sideline my workouts, all that hard work lost because of my inability against my addiction to food.

Then my husband and I were thinking of buying our first home. I realized why, based on my health and my mother's time line of obesity, I would be dead in about 15 years. Then I realized I would never get to use what little savings for retirement I had accumulated.

Then a light bulb flashed. You didn't just have the option to use your savings for a down payment, but it could be used for medical bills. Suddenly something that would take years to save for since my employer again refused to cover it was a slight glimmer of hope.

I began to pursue that lead. When it still looked hopeful.. I began to research hard on the choices available, the stats, the long term stats, compared to other non surgical programs.

And finally make a decision to use money I might have used for my first home and instead give myself a fighting chance.

And then I wondered why I was so anxious and emotional? Lol. Somehow I think we all go thru this process. It is normal and expected.

And the fact that your probably also detoxing your body on the pre surgery diet just adds to the emotional upheaval.

I knew I wouldn't get a lot of rest in the hospital, do I made sure the two days previous to surgery, last weekend, I slept alot. Trying to keep from becoming over anxious.

So in a nutshell... yes. But we don't live in a nutshell. We live anxiety riddled lives already with a huge decision that we have thoroughly vetted about to come to fruition. So yeah, I would say it's to be expected. ????

DS performed 11/28/16. SW/HW 380 lbs.

Edited December 6, 20169 yr by Miss Impala

Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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One more day for my Sleeve, yes it's getting me nervous. Today is my Clear liquids. Only got 32oz of Water so far.

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@@smyleetn You can do this! My surgery is next Monday and I am getting pretty nervous too, but just remember WHY you are doing this! Remember that this process is about regaining control of your health and life and that you are capable of getting through!

I will be praying for you and try and remember to take deep, calming breaths and remind yourself why this is so important to you and what your hoping to achieve in your end result! Shift your thoughts to the positive aspects and trust that it will all work out to a better, healthier and happier you!

I was excited before. Afterward I feel it was a mistake. I can't taste anything..it all tastes bad. Can only eat a couple of bites at a time. Very depressing.

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I was excited before. Afterward I feel it was a mistake. I can't taste anything..it all tastes bad. Can only eat a couple of bites at a time. Very depressing.

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Almost 6 weeks out.....

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@@MFM008 sorry to hear that hope it gets better

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@@kayshabear thanks for you feedback. Appreciate it

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I've been excited & today the tears... getting nervous. Scheduled for Dec. 29th. It'll all be worth it.

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Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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I had 2 nice crying sessions before my surgery. I was overwhelmed with emotions even though I'd been preparing for months. Part of it was because I didn't want to leave my cat. Lol

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My sleeve surgery is Thursday and I start my Clear liquids tomorrow. I'm having a bunch of emotions right now. I feel like a hot mess. I'm so excited for new beginnings, but I'm also insanely nervous and anxious.

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Glad to know I'm not alone..I started my liquid diet today...it was easy till it was time to cook dinner for my family...this whole process has taken 6 months and knowing that my surgery is only two weeks away, and right before Christmas is a lil more stressful...I'll only be 4 days post op and I pray I'll feel good enough to enjoy the time with family...

I'm ready for the next phase!