SURGERY IS IN THE MORNING!!!

[jkmen5 9]

I'm terrified, happy, nervous, scared, excited... I broke down today at work when I was leaving and everyone was telling me goodbye. I'm going to be off of work for a month. I had been doing just fine and suddenly I got hit with waterworks! I'm not a big crier, although I am emotional, so it hit me off guard. I have been really quiet since I've been home. I really have to get my stuff packed and I'm just drained mentally.

I don't consider myself an anxious person. But man is it hitting me strong now!

[ssbthodge 92]

First of all congratulations on making it to surgery day. 2nd it is completely normal to have all of those different emotions at the same time. I was sleeved 1/31/17 and I was happy, nervous, excited, anxious and scared also.This support group has helped me get through each of those emotions. If I had to do it over again I would. Good luck tomorrow! You got this!!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your surgery and check back with us when you are on the other side.

[gjb2017 71]

Best of luck.

[JustaGirl45 6]

I was a wreck the night before surg-I dont think I slept at all.. I was so worried about pain and being confined to my bed but it hasnt been all that bad--its been two weeks and i havent taken meds in a week and a half. Its really not as bad as you think it is.

[Syaniya 319]

Congrats you should be in recovery now

[mrs_ross26 76]

Hope you are doing well!!@jkmen5

[jkmen5 9]

Thanks everyone! It is a difficult road after surgery. I have had so much gas pain. They finally gave me gas-x, which has helped tremendously! Trying to do my incentive spirometer has been another challenge! Hopefully going home today!

[arringtonc49 188]

Walking helps a lot for gas pains.
I walked so much around hospital that I really did not need pain medication. I took Tylenol
The first night. You will do ok.
This is a journey. A good journey [emoji3]!