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vsg_fairy    31

vsg_fairy
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Hey everybody!

So, I get sleeved tomorrow (Monday Dec. 12) and I'm starting to feel extremely anxious and almost nauseous. Is this normal?

Reading a lot of the forums and posts, everyone seems to be excited, but I'm just scared.

My surgeon hasn't had me do a 2 week pre-op diet, and I just feel so so scared to go under.

Can anyone share their experiences with pain and waking up or just general advice?

Thanks

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Raechel    75

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It is completely normal to be nervous beforehand. For the months leading up to my surgery I was nothing but excited! Once the one week mark hit I was terrified! Since that was my first time having major surgery. But trust me you will be fine. Waking up in recovery I remember being slightly nauseous and in pain, nothing crazy though. In my still drugged state I had asked for medicine for both, so by the time I came to I felt better. I did have waves of nausea and vomiting throughout the night, but I think that all depends on the person. I was actually a special/difficult case so thinking back on it now I'm not surprised. In regards to pain I never really asked for medicine, they always just gave it to me but by day 2 I was completely off of them. I also asked for non narcotic pain medicine because I didn't want to potentially get sick from the harder stuff! But it worked just fine. Again true me you'll be fine! Best of luck!!!

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sleeved_fit_diva    24

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Being scared is a natural instinct and no matter how excited people state that they were there is always that moment. The moment that you ask yourself am I doing the right thing. The moment that you think to yourself I hope all of this work out correctly. That moment that you think, pray and hope that I'm not different from everybody else. And mostly you pray that you have the same results that people post about. however once you do it, it will be the best thing that you've ever experience in your life. I got sleeve on August 23rd 2016 and I tell you it is the best decision that I ever made. I can remember laying on the table right before the surgery scared out of my mind. I couldn't wait for the procedure to be over. I am so glad that I didn't let my nerves get the best of me. you will not regret it and welcome to the loser bench and enjoy the ride. I wish that I would have joined the loser bench years ago. Congratulation on your decision to do something positive to prolong your life.

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DaleCruse    756

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Breathe. Repeat. You can do this!

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My4Brownies    283

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You will be fine..Being scared,anxiety n nerves its normal..When you wake in the morning before surgery.. Look in the middle and tell yourself. You will be fine, I will take the the new attitude towards a healthier life with me and leave that person that put my life on a roller coaster of being heavy, hidden and not showing my true bubbly beautiful self..I got this!!! Good luck and prayers for a healthy recovery on tour journey. :D

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Raymia    565

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You'll be fine don't worry just relax. You almost got me in tears thinking of the emotions I know I'll have once I'm in your shoes. Just breath I don't know your religion but pray.... I hope it brings you peace and comfort.

You got this!!!

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vsg_fairy    31

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hi everyone!! i'm up and walking. using my pain pump quite a bit. eating ice chips and dosing off and on. so glad i did this. the nurse said tomorrow might be worse, but i think ill be okay.

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Michelle6    21

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I am scheduled for surgery in two days. I had been told it wasn't approved so I didn't keep on the diet. They called this morning to tell me my appeal was approved. I am so scared. I am sure we will do great. Best of luck

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