Surgery is 5/25 but having some minor second thoughts....Can anyone relate?

[lylasmom 6]

Hi all! I have my first appointment with the surgeon next week (well "first" of this round as I have tried to have WLS twice before in the past but ultimately denied by insurance-this time I'm self-pay so no one can stop me but me!) I know I need this surgery, and I am so excited that I was finally approved for a loan to pay for it after years of waiting. Now that the time is here I keep second guessing myself almost daily. My fears: can anyone put me at ease?

Never waking up...I KNOW this is not logical...I am a mother and I think I fear leaving my family but this WLS is to PROLONG this life! I am terrified of going under. Can you sign consent to the surgery a day early and come in day-of on anti-anxiety meds? like super drugged up??

Seriously, my next biggest fear is being SO thirsty. I have been tested for diabetes my whole adult life over and over and I DO NOT have it but I have been thirsty as long as I can remember. I am never without ice Water. I drink about a gallon a day. Usually sipping but if Im hot Im guzzling. I drink while I eat also. I am so scared I will need water so badly when I wake up and they wont let me have any and also I know there will be a huge drop in how much water I can have in an any given time. The thought of being thirsty terrifies me but I could care less about wanting to eat solids and not being able to.

Lastly, the pain. I have debilitating back pain exacerbated by all the extra weight. Lying on the hard surgery table then getting cut on...I fear Ill wake in severe back pain and even worse surgery pain. I have had a C-section-can anyone compare the surgery pain to C-section?

Any advice would be great to help keep my eye on the prize of having a better life after WLS.

[SandyToes143 64]

If you sip Water all the time, that's perfect! I won't lie to you, it is hard adjusting to not drinking water while I eat, but if I drink as much as I can and then set the timer for 10 minutes, eat, set the timer for an hour, and then get busy, I'm fine and you will be too.

[lylasmom 6]

A timer...Ok didnt think about the timer thing for Water, thought it was just used to remind you about meal time. Great thanks!!

[Bandy2sleeve 40]

Have you guys seen the Ulla's - it's a little way of reminding to drink more Water. I'ver ordered one even if it just helps to get me into a better habit with water https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/ulla-hydration-reminder-bottle-attachment-available-in-7-colors

[calicoblonde 6]

I'm scheduled for 5/23. And I DO get nervous and then I get excited. I started a journal on the day of my first appointment and wrote down ALL the reasons I had for wanting to do WLS. When I get nervous I re-read that list. Good luck to you!

[Belle_Mimi 22]

My date is 5/26. I sometimes have doubts myself. When that happens I pray those fears away (literally). God is Great. He will see us all through this. Good luck to all my sleeve buddies next week.

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[B.Annie 290]

I'm scheduled for 5/23. And I DO get nervous and then I get excited. I started a journal on the day of my first appointment and wrote down ALL the reasons I had for wanting to do WLS. When I get nervous I re-read that list. Good luck to you!

I did this exact same thing and am scheduled on May 24. Nerves are normal for a variety of reasons. My nerves are just stemming from a tinge of sadness I have with having to do this alone since my spouse can't get my surgery date off of work. Reading my skinny bucket list was helpful and definitely journaling to empty my thoughts


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)

[MBird 298]

23rd here, so very soon for me. Tuesday!

- and once or twice doubts passed through my mind. I'm nervous, yes. But even more excited.

Good things are in store!

It's natural. Because I know it's happening, and everything will change for the better.

- that's how I see it.

[blev 58]

Me too MY 25

[Cathy Bouchard 0]

Me too - May 30

[Fighting Irish 2]

On 5/13/2017 at 7:15 AM, Alimap300 said:

We are 1 day apart; in it together.

On 5/14/2017 at 1:43 PM, bilbisgfy said:

My date is May 25th too!
I think that it is completely normal to second guess yourself on something so big. As long as you know what to expect post-op and beyond, you should be good.
You CAN do this!

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I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 3/27. Of course I was nervous! Looking back now..I am the happiest I have been in years. I am down almost 50 pounds in two months! No pain.....Of course, each person is different. My appetite is nothing like it use to be. I eat smaller portions. Protein!! You will do fine! I am looking forward to golfing, because this is the first time in years, I will be able to see the ball on the tee!

[Fighting Irish 2]

Just now, Fighting Irish said:

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 3/27. Of course I was nervous! Looking back now..I am the happiest I have been in years. I am down almost 50 pounds in two months! No pain.....Of course, each person is different. My appetite is nothing like it use to be. I eat smaller portions. Protein!! You will do fine! I am looking forward to golfing, because this is the first time in years, I will be able to see the ball on the tee!

[Alimap300 18]

Thanks for the reassurance and tips everyone. I've been watching some of the YouTube clips and trying to stay focused on the end goal.

[Alimap300 18]

Officially on the home stretch and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Thinking positive thoughts.

[Daisynwv 3]

Every now and again a hint of doubt creeps up. Surgery is 5/25. ....Wondering if this is normal.

I'm having surgery the same day. Now that it's so close, that same thought has crept up. But I know I'm ready. My surgeon requires a pre-op liquid diet for one week. I'm on day three. Doing good so far. Are you having to do this too?