Approaching surgery date is freaking me out!!

[cbf 42]

My surgery is Thursday the 12th if April and I too am freaking out! I called to see if I could take a Xanax the morning of! That being said I know that I am doing this for the right reasons and that this is a very safe surgery. And we’ve been pre tested by a million doctors who don’t want this to fail either! We can do this. Just take deep breaths in and out until the wave of panic subsides. Sending positive vibes your way.

[Nikki_Nik87 27]

The post-op road has not been an easy one to travel for me but what kept me going was the clear knowledge that every day I would become a little healthier. Immediately after surgery, I went from 7 medications to 1. Celebrate every win, no matter how small it may seem. Also, be patient with yourself and allow time to heal and feel better. Today is the first day that I actually feel like myself and I am 28 days post-op. I finally have the energy, desire, and drive to go join a gym and get my workout on. When times are tough, just keep looking hour to hour and day to day.
Also, please don't make the mistake I did by tempting fate and trying to go back to old habits. I had a soft pretzel after only two weeks post-op and I felt miserable for days. That alone probably caused some significant setbacks and is why it took me almost 30 days to feel strong. In my previous life, food was joy, happiness, sadness, and pleasure. I reached for the soft pretzel precisely because I was feeling sad and bereft. Not only did it taste like saw dust and feel very bad in my stomach, but I felt absolutely no satisfaction in eating it, whereas previously it would have been an instant pick me up. Post-surgery will be an immense change. If you are an emotional eater, my guess is after this surgery, eating won't produce the same result as it used to.

Thank you for all the advice! I'm taking in all the information I get! It is good to hear that you are now starting to feel better!

I too, am an emotional/stress eater. That will be my biggest obstacle is replacing my food habit with something more healthy. I will most likely be seeking a therapist for extra support.

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[Nikki_Nik87 27]

My surgery is Thursday the 12th if April and I too am freaking out! I called to see if I could take a Xanax the morning of! That being said I know that I am doing this for the right reasons and that this is a very safe surgery. And we’ve been pre tested by a million doctors who don’t want this to fail either! We can do this. Just take deep breaths in and out until the wave of panic subsides. Sending positive vibes your way.

Thank you so much! I'm trying to relax and not think about it too much.
Gosh, your day is tomorrow?! How exciting! Good luck to you! Praying you have a successful surgery and very smooth recovery!

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[debbie89 93]

My surgery is Thursday the 12th if April and I too am freaking out! I called to see if I could take a Xanax the morning of! That being said I know that I am doing this for the right reasons and that this is a very safe surgery. And we’ve been pre tested by a million doctors who don’t want this to fail either! We can do this. Just take deep breaths in and out until the wave of panic subsides. Sending positive vibes your way.

Good luck tomorrow!

SW:275
GW:150
Height: 4ft 11in
VSG: 5/11/2018

[jenpa 34]

My surgery is Thursday the 12th if April and I too am freaking out! I called to see if I could take a Xanax the morning of! That being said I know that I am doing this for the right reasons and that this is a very safe surgery. And we’ve been pre tested by a million doctors who don’t want this to fail either! We can do this. Just take deep breaths in and out until the wave of panic subsides. Sending positive vibes your way.

You will do great tomorrow!!! Excited for you!!!! Keep us in the loop:) [emoji4]

[cbf 42]

Just an update I had the surgery on April 12th. He repaired an umbilical hernia and a hiatal hernia. Pain wasn’t bad at all and went home the next day. Now 7 days out and I lost 9 lbs already. Learning to sip lol. Thanks for all of the good wishes.

[Nikki_Nik87 27]

On 4/19/2018 at 9:32 PM, cbf said:

Just an update I had the surgery on April 12th. He repaired an umbilical hernia and a hiatal hernia. Pain wasn’t bad at all and went home the next day. Now 7 days out and I lost 9 lbs already. Learning to sip lol. Thanks for all of the good wishes.

Glad all went well with surgery!! I'm at the hospital right now and scheduled for surgery at 7am today. I can't believe how fast this day has come! Still a little anxious, but trying to stay calm!

[cbf 42]

You’ve got this! Every day gets easier from here.

[lizzieat 9]

Hope you’re surgery went well. I had mine yesterday and feeling much better today.

[Frustr8 7,886]

@Nikki_Nic87 how did your surgery go and how are you feeling now? Hope that you'll have a good report to give us😝

[Nikki_Nik87 27]

Hi all!!

So surgery went well on Wednesday! The gas pains was definitely the worse part. I had to stay in the hospital until Friday to monitor my oxygen level issues.

Pain is not too bad right now. I'm having trouble getting to both my Water and Protein goal. I've gotten down about 2 water bottles a day. And I finished about 3/4 of a Protein Shake, but was having some pain after drinking it. I'm guessing that should slowly get better.