I used premier protein from Walmart 30 gms protein taste really good before surgery but after I can't hardly drink them have to force myself.

I am so glad my Dr. doesn't do the pre-op liquid diet. Good Luck to you!!

Thank you for your message!
I met my surgeon for the first time in September 2014, I gave all my history, and we spoke about it several times after.
I will meet the anesthesiologist for the first time during my two pre op days on 18 and 19, they will do more tests and several specialists have a meeting before the surgery. Hopefully they can figure out a protocol where I won't be vomiting during and after surgery (as usual).

It's really good new for you daughter, you must be so relieved!

Hopefully it will be the same for me...but it's also my first surgery in Asia so I'm not really familiar with how things work here...even if I do trust my surgeon....we will see! I do hope this year will make a real difference in my health, I'm trying to look at things on a positive way and working on organizing details for our next trip right now to keep busy and keep anxiety away....

Originally Posted by sraebaer

If you have had issues with anesthesia in the past, just let them know ahead of time. They have things they can do to help now! (Daughter just had surgery, always had horrible problems, but this time, none at all.)

Best of luck, this will be a wonderful new year for you!

If you have had issues with anesthesia in the past, just let them know ahead of time. They have things they can do to help now! (Daughter just had surgery, always had horrible problems, but this time, none at all.)

Best of luck, this will be a wonderful new year for you!

Thank you for your message Mellowjoy!

Originally Posted by mellowjoy

I was also worried about the anesthesia because I had never had surgery. What made me feel comfortable was talking to the bariatric doctor, nurses and anyone else who would listen. On the morning of surgery I actually told the anesthesia doctor I was afraid. He assured me I was in good hands and he would take care of me. He said he only had one job during the procedure and that was to take care of me. Continue to ask questions until you get the answers you need to feel comfortable. Good luck on your journey.

I was also worried about the anesthesia because I had never had surgery. What made me feel comfortable was talking to the bariatric doctor, nurses and anyone else who would listen. On the morning of surgery I actually told the anesthesia doctor I was afraid. He assured me I was in good hands and he would take care of me. He said he only had one job during the procedure and that was to take care of me. Continue to ask questions until you get the answers you need to feel comfortable. Good luck on your journey.

Originally Posted by moonchild

Anesthesia is scary for a lot of people especially those who haven't had major surgery before. You're completely in the care of someone else and have zero control. For me personally, I'm a "hard stick" and was poked by needles five times before they got the IV going. When I woke up the back of my throat was shredded due to a difficult intubation. I've woken up after having surgery with uncontrollable crying which can be a side effect of the anesthesia. These experiences make me antsy to go under each time. Being nervous about anesthesia is completely understandable but just keep the big picture in mind to relieve your anxiety, remind yourself that the people taking care of you are professionals and won't let anything happen to. Also post a lot/search a lot on this site and you'll get plenty of advice and support!

I had several bad experiences after surgeries, related to the anesthesia. And like you they never manage the IV right so I'm covered with bruises after, but that's the minor issue. Usually even the doctor is worried because I'm "the" difficult patient. I have several health issues that can just mess everything and it's really unpredictable. I did my research for more than two years, I've been reading lots of medical reviews, publications and books about bariatric surgery, met my surgeon six times and we had long meetings. My surgeon is actually making me stay two full days before the surgery to re do all tests and check again all my results with the cardiologist and pneumologist. He also decided to change his technique, he usually does the single incision, but to protect my liver he will do two more incisions. I guess the most difficult right now is to manage the growing stress...

Originally Posted by LaffeyTaffey

Why are you stressed about the anesthesia? I actually hope to become a anethesist nurse so I find this interesting. The surgery only lasts about a hour and you're woken up soon after.

I had already several major surgeries, one was more than 4 hours, 3 c sections etc...each time there is side effects, I can be sick for weeks after, my body doesn't like the chemicals and vomiting for two weeks after surgery is no fun, so with a sleeve I'm just really worried.

Anesthesia is scary for a lot of people especially those who haven't had major surgery before. You're completely in the care of someone else and have zero control. For me personally, I'm a "hard stick" and was poked by needles five times before they got the IV going. When I woke up the back of my throat was shredded due to a difficult intubation. I've woken up after having surgery with uncontrollable crying which can be a side effect of the anesthesia. These experiences make me antsy to go under each time. Being nervous about anesthesia is completely understandable but just keep the big picture in mind to relieve your anxiety, remind yourself that the people taking care of you are professionals and won't let anything happen to. Also post a lot/search a lot on this site and you'll get plenty of advice and support!

Why are you stressed about the anesthesia? I actually hope to become a anethesist nurse so I find this interesting. The surgery only lasts about a hour and you're woken up soon after.