Cold Feet

[Catherine62]

well done for acheiving your goal weight - that is inspirational

[angie 3]

My surgery date is 7/29 Dr Almanza Ive had my share of wanting to take the chicken line! But then I think of what a great opportunity I have to live a healthy life theres a lot of us out there! A lot of good people on this site to give encouragement. From what ive researched Dr Almanza is one of the best and nothing but positive comments I just keep telling myself you need to do this you need to do this! Yeah its normal to feel this way! Ive never left the country WE CAN DO THIS look forward to reading about your progress!

[Cbcatlover]

You will be fine! I had a good experience. The only concern I have is the one night in the hospital. All 12 surgeries he did were in one little area. People don't sleep bc there are no pain meds. Bring narcotics to knock yourself out. They have sleep one but only one girl got it bc she gave the nurse a 20. You aren't supposed to eat or drink anything but dry swallow or better, have liquid pain meds from your dr. There was screaming and moaning my night and others reported the same for other nights. The hotel is where everything becomes good. I would not go out alone but you will meet great people and the people are very organized. Hope I didn't scare you but I was in a lot of pain and paced and cried the night of surgery.

[secretblonde]

I got meds whenever I needed them ... I didnt give anyone money ... I only spent the first night at the hotel .. the rest at hospital where the staff was attentive and very kind .....

[Steve2]

Is there places close to the surgery center I can buy pain meds? I'm really nervous now because I do not deal well with pain.

[secretblonde]

Steve...just ask for them... I have never heard anyone say this... they even gave us pain meds to take home...and antibiotics. .. but yes there are pharmacies all over

[secretblonde]

And ... I had 5 US nurses with me getting surgery done...yoy bet someone would be complaining. . Good luck

[Terps]

I read everything I could so I knew exactly what to expect. I watched Youtube videos, including the ones of the actual surgery. I prayed and meditated. And when I got to Tijuana, everything happened exactly as I expected.

I blogged my surgery experience with Dr. A....you may find it helpful.

You'll do great!!!!

[Steve2]

In the middle of this thread, this lady said she was there screaming in pain and no one would give her pain meds. And the only sleeping pill, this girl pay $20 for it. So no one could sleep. Lol. Read a few more posts up from this one.

[angie 3]

sheeew I was uneasy about the pain & screaming thing!

[dbarnes7]

You have nothing to be afraid of. My sleeve was about 19 months ago and my experience was great. I had my surgery on a Wednesday and was back at work on Monday. I had no pain at all, the only thing I had was the bloated feeling from the gas they inject you with, but walking helps with that.
As far as eating out, its no problem. It is hard (was for me) to get used to not orderering a big meal. I used to look for quantity, which meal would give me the most food. Now I dont even order a meal, I just eat off my wifes plate, I may have a salad or an appitizer, but I cant finish them. Now I look for quality instead of quantity.
I wish I had done this years ago.

[secretblonde]

steve.. good rule of thumb... look at how many posts a negative person has made.. how many thanks... how many thanks given... not always the case... but really ... they've been on the site a bit, and the first post they share is something Scary and Negative.............. again .. best of luck on your journey

[OAM]

Steve, what your are feeling is normal, most people have worries. How could you not? But what helped get me through it was thinking about my nephew, who is a fire fighter walked up a six story tower with 40 pounds of gear four days after surgery and didn't feel a bit of pain. I thought about my niece who refused being a brides maid in her sisters wedding because she was ashamed of her body losing 130 pounds and wearing a size 2 in nine months. I thought about myself huffing and puffing, trying to keep up with a group I was with because I couldn't get up a single flight of stairs. The night before surgery it dawned on me I wasn't changing anything life shattering. I didn't have to swear I was never going to eat a bite of birthday cake again. Life was going on as normal, I was just going to make better food choices and eat less. I went to the hospital alone by choice. I didn't want to have to worry about anyone else. I was remarkable calm and downright giddy and cheerful going into surgery. I never regretted a day of it. I was talking with a fellow sleever at my hairdressers the other day, and we agreed that what we wished people afraid of going into the surgery really knew was that it just isn't that big of a deal. Having my tonsils out was a much bigger ordeal for me. I am more worried about getting plastics than the sleeve. I would do it again tomorrow in a heart beat.

[llburbach]

I did not get cold feet until I was laying on the OR table and before I could change my mind I was in recovery. LOL It is normal to feel scared and excited at the same time. I am day 9 post op and it has been a rough week after surgery but I pull out my fat pictures and say this is worth it all and I wish I had done this years ago. (at least then I would be through this hard part) The surgery was easy it is the recovery and getting used to your new life that is work. I think you will be great and there are sooooooo many awesome success stories. I am excited for you and look forward to seeing your progress. Good luck.

Laura

[terrora]

It is called NORMAL, it is a big deal. I asked a surgeon if anyone ever regrets the surgery. He said to his knowledge nobody ever regrets not being fat any more