Getting to the hospital at 11 tomorrow. I'm so so nervous. It hasn't hit me until RIGHT NOW. I've felt horrible on this liquid diet, I've had such anxiety in general, and just getting over being sick, still have a cough and stuffed up nose. I'm terrified of coughing tomorrow and the pain I'll feel in my stomach when I do ): I'm not having second thoughts or anything, I think I'm more anxious like I just wanna freaking start this new life already. But I'm so worried to find out if it's gonna turn out bad or good that I'm starting to panic. I have a pretty severe paranoia disorder so my mind goes to the worst. I don't have a lot of friends who support me. I really need you guys right now. This is probably the most scared I've been in my life ):

1 hour ago, ashleey921 said:

All this pain talk is scary lol. My surgery won't be for months since I'm just starting the process. But that's my biggest fear in all of this. The recovery phase and the pain.

It isn't a walk in the park, but you'll be fine! It's short lived and well worth it.

I am 14 days post op and feel great!!!
Starting soft foods today.
I am so glad I had this surgery.
It was not as bad as I was so scared it would be.
I faithfully did a lot of walking which works for gas pain.
I am now going to gym on treadmill and elliptical which I was cleared to do.
Just no lifting yet.
Iam losing weight very well.
I had no vomiting. I told anesthesiologist to give me something for that and he did.
Dr. Told me to bring Gas X strips to hospital and I did. They work good.
I had all that fear for nothing.
I am taking one day at a time.

11 minutes ago, arringtonc49 said:

I am 14 days post op and feel great!!!
Starting soft foods today.
I am so glad I had this surgery.
It was not as bad as I was so scared it would be.
I faithfully did a lot of walking which works for gas pain.
I am now going to gym on treadmill and elliptical which I was cleared to do.
Just no lifting yet.
Iam losing weight very well.
I had no vomiting. I told anesthesiologist to give me something for that and he did.
Dr. Told me to bring Gas X strips to hospital and I did. They work good.
I had all that fear for nothing.
I am taking one day at a time.

This is such great news and so encouraging. I'm happy you are doing so well!!

Thank you [emoji3]!
You will do great also!

On 3/23/2017 at 3:15 AM, ashleey921 said:

All this pain talk is scary lol. My surgery won't be for months since I'm just starting the process. But that's my biggest fear in all of this. The recovery phase and the pain.

I'm five days out and really have not had a lot of pain -- my menstrual cramps are way worse. for me, though, the lack of energy and feeling out-of-it has been the hardest part. it seems like we all have unique experiences.

I'm on Day 2. Still a little discomfort. The trapped gas is the real killer. I keep walking and taking the Gas X. I hope to feel better soon. I'm just so tired.

Try a heating pad

Good luck x will be the best thing you have ever done I'm 6 weeks post op and 2 and half stone lighter. Xx