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My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

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Chill out its mental games going on!

This is a common thread here - You have to ask yourself a few questions

1. The current lifestyle you are living is it going to kill you? Fat People Die

2. Do i want to get healthy and live longer? You do the surgery and follow the plan its guaranteed

As for the pain, The rewards are much better then the discomfort, This is not a painful surgery, Get your chest cut open for bypass and break your sternum that is a painful surgery. Read around this site - yes you have hell week like marine boot camp but then it gets better every day, Just sleep it off - buckle down and plow thru it.

Look around you there are others who need you! So live and be healthy or go on Amazon and buy a Urn cuz you are currently killing yourself so the jar is soon to come after you get diabetis and other issues related to being obese!

The support you get here is unlimited, and nobody here went dancing into the surgery not nervous it is common, but we all did it and so can you - It really is not that bad of a procedure

Aj

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pain is all across the board. yes - some people have a lot of it, but most of us have little to no pain with this surgery. I didn't have any. I didn't even open the bottle of pain killers they sent me home with. Even if you're one of the unfortunate people who have a lot of pain, you'll have something for it - so just take them to stay on top of the pain.

as far as the surgery "not being worth it", it is definitely worth it for most of us. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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27 minutes ago, Love27 said:

My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

I had very little pain. VERY LITTLE. I was a little sore the first couple of days. That was it.

The doctor prescribed pain meds... I took ONE the first day. That was it. For the next 2 days or so, Tylenol worked. After that, nothing. I didn't even suffer gas pains.

Don't chicken out because of what someone else said.

Good Luck!! Keep posting & reading here... Your feet will warm up!! :)

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40 minutes ago, AJ Tylo said:

Chill out its mental games going on!

This is a common thread here - You have to ask yourself a few questions

1. The current lifestyle you are living is it going to kill you? Fat People Die

2. Do i want to get healthy and live longer? You do the surgery and follow the plan its guaranteed

As for the pain, The rewards are much better then the discomfort, This is not a painful surgery, Get your chest cut open for bypass and break your sternum that is a painful surgery. Read around this site - yes you have hell week like marine boot camp but then it gets better every day, Just sleep it off - buckle down and plow thru it.

Look around you there are others who need you! So live and be healthy or go on Amazon and buy a Urn cuz you are currently killing yourself so the jar is soon to come after you get diabetis and other issues related to being obese!

The support you get here is unlimited, and nobody here went dancing into the surgery not nervous it is common, but we all did it and so can you - It really is not that bad of a procedure

Aj

I guess I really didn’t see it that way... just thinking about death if I don’t do anything about it is even scarier.

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37 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

pain is all across the board. yes - some people have a lot of it, but most of us have little to no pain with this surgery. I didn't have any. I didn't even open the bottle of pain killers they sent me home with. Even if you're one of the unfortunate people who have a lot of pain, you'll have something for it - so just take them to stay on top of the pain.

as far as the surgery "not being worth it", it is definitely worth it for most of us. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

I have had two c sections first one was an emergency and it was a little painful than the second so hopefully this surgery goes just like my past surgery’s. No complications and little pain. I guess I’m also scared because I saw a video about skipping Vitamins causing tooth loss and brittle bones, this also got me bc I’m not good at taking meds/vitamins. I’m forgetful. I appreciate all the support!

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18 minutes ago, NancyLF said:

I had very little pain. VERY LITTLE. I was a little sore the first couple of days. That was it.

The doctor prescribed pain meds... I took ONE the first day. That was it. For the next 2 days or so, Tylenol worked. After that, nothing. I didn't even suffer gas pains.

Don't chicken out because of what someone else said.

Good Luck!! Keep posting & reading here... Your feet will warm up!! :)

Thank you so much, currently have warm feet since I’m wearing fluffy boots to work it’s -6 degrees here burrr 🥶

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17 minutes ago, Love27 said:

I have had two c sections first one was an emergency and it was a little painful than the second so hopefully this surgery goes just like my past surgery’s. No complications and little pain. I guess I’m also scared because I saw a video about skipping Vitamins causing tooth loss and brittle bones, this also got me bc I’m not good at taking meds/vitamins. I’m forgetful. I appreciate all the support!

you do need to commit to taking Vitamins, or else you'll end up with deficiencies. You get used to it pretty fast. I'm pretty much on autopilot with my vitamins at this point...

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1 hour ago, Love27 said:

My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

I had ZERO pain in the hospital and ZERO PAIN when I got home (I had the sleeve). Everybody gets cold feet thinking about what could happen and how they might be able to lose the weight themselves instead. It's normal. Hang in there and good luck with your surgery.

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4 minutes ago, GradyCat said:

I had ZERO pain in the hospital and ZERO PAIN when I got home (I had the sleeve). Everybody gets cold feet thinking about what could happen and how they might be able to lose the weight themselves instead. It's normal. Hang in there and good luck with your surgery.

Thank you so much!

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As you approach your surgery date, cold feet are normal. I know I had bouts of doubt all the way up until they strapped me to the surgery table and placed the mask over my face!

Just keep reminding yourself about all the things that made you decide that this was the best option for you.

Pain-wise, this surgery really isn't that bad. Or at least it wasn't for me. I had pain in the hospital, but it was well controlled. They sent me home with a prescription for Tramadol, but I didn't even fill it. Tylenol was more than enough to keep me comfortable.

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1 hour ago, Love27 said:

My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

💚If you've made it this far, you're committed & ready💚

(I personally knew I was not turning back after the barium swallow test 😂)

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1 hour ago, Love27 said:

My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

I'm the same. I was meant to have surgery last June, I put it off and now it's on 6th April. I'd be almost a year on now if I didnt chicken out..... good luck hun..... x

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Had bypass best decision ever.

lost 126lbs In under 5 months

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7 minutes ago, Steph x said:

I'm the same. I was meant to have surgery last June, I put it off and now it's on 6th April. I'd be almost a year on now if I didnt chicken out..... good luck hun..... x

My surgery is also on April 7th and I know I catch myself wondering if maybe this one time I could do it on my own? And also my bf is questioning me about having it done..I am full of emotions and such. I understand, but reading everything I can and working the steps and knowing that it will all work out in the end. I am 55 going to be 56 when I get the sleeve and I can't wait. I know I will be saying (just like everyone else) why didn't I do this sooner... just keep reaching out out everyone here on BP and they will help you. There is a thread in here called The Importance of doing the Head Work..It's great....totally check it out and keep in contact would love to hear how you are doing..we got this. And best of luck to you.. 🙂

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