Pretty Op Jitters...

[Sara949 0]

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Edited December 12, 2016 by Sara949

[Sara949 0]

2 days pre op and I'm pretty freaked out, I'm afraid of the permanent damage this will do to my body. I'm 5'6 206 and I have no outstanding health issues. I've just struggled my whole life with weigh and I'm tired of it. I see posts about gall bladders, ulcers and other serious conditions, is it worth it? are these pre op feelings norm?

[kmorri 1,689]

Your feelings are completely normal....just try to relax. I'm almost 7 months post op and have had absolutely no side effects. This is the best thing I've ever done for my self.....I've lost 99.8 pounds and am just a little over 2 pounds from reaching my goal.....you can do this! Good luck!!

[Sara949 0]

Thank you! Gesh, i saw your reply and about started crying! I'm an emotional mess, you're right I just need to relax

[kmorri 1,689]

it's probably too late to suggest this to you now....but I asked my surgeon to prescribe something for me to take for the couple of days before surgery.....he gave me Valium....it was wonderful and did the trick!............the other thing I did was I tried to stay busy ......I had an adult coloring book that I worked on a lot....you'll do fine! No worries!

[Redmaxx 740]

Just try to relax. I worked myself up over the whole thing and it was for nothing. No pain meds, no issues, no nothing. I have had some strange emotional stuff happen like start crying for no reason while talking to people and some anger for no reason. I think overall it is worth it.

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[Leslie9595 10]

Hi Sarah I know the feeling my date is the 30th and I have some of the same things goin on too, I am sure once I get closer to the 30th my anxiety will get worse. But for now I am trying to keep busy with work and my kids.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

It is normal to be anxious about this.

I would say if you are concerned with all the changes to your body, you might just want to take the time to make absolutely positive that this is something you want to do.

The surgery is no big deal, it is learning a whole new way of life that takes most of your energy and the first few months while figuring it all out can be stressful.

But, for me it is absolutely worth it!

[laceemouse 631]

2 days pre op and I'm pretty freaked out, I'm afraid of the permanent damage this will do to my body. I'm 5'6 206 and I have no outstanding health issues. I've just struggled my whole life with weigh and I'm tired of it. I see posts about gall bladders, ulcers and other serious conditions, is it worth it? are these pre op feelings norm?

Please understand that gallbladder issues can be the result of ANY weight loss, not just surgical weight loss. I had to have my gallbladder out 15 years ago after losing a measly 40 pounds on Weight Watchers. The weight loss is the issue, not the surgery.

Most of the other complications are minor and easily treatable. And many other issues are resolved by the surgery. Being obese has much more serious complications long term.

[Malin 470]

it's probably too late to suggest this to you now....but I asked my surgeon to prescribe something for me to take for the couple of days before surgery.....he gave me Valium....it was wonderful and did the trick!............the other thing I did was I tried to stay busy ......I had an adult coloring book that I worked on a lot....you'll do fine! No worries!

OOOOH! adult coloring book is an AWESOME idea!!! I'm getting one to take with me tomorrow!

[kmorri 1,689]

it's probably too late to suggest this to you now....but I asked my surgeon to prescribe something for me to take for the couple of days before surgery.....he gave me Valium....it was wonderful and did the trick!............the other thing I did was I tried to stay busy ......I had an adult coloring book that I worked on a lot....you'll do fine! No worries!

OOOOH! adult coloring book is an AWESOME idea!!! I'm getting one to take with me tomorrow!

haha....well to be honest it didn't do me any good at all in the hospital after the surgery.....the drugs were too strong for me to stay in the lines...haha It was much more helpful in keeping me busy the day before surgery. Good luck to you!!