Getting Nervous!!!

[meld09]

I'm getting nervous I have 11 days until surgery and I keep having horrible thoughts that I won't wake up from it. Did anyone else feel this way?

[Luann]

I was afraid, but I don't recall having a specific fear that I wouldn't survive. Just the general knowledge of fact that any surgery involves risk, you know?
I had researched the surgeon & facility enough to have confidence in both.
Have you had surgery / general anesthesia before? If so, did you feel this way before, when you were facing surgery?

[Tamera2]

Hi Mel, yes I did. I can completely relate. Don't know were your having surgery. I went to Mexico and this was going to be my first surgery in a foreign country and to make matters worse I'm a high risk patient with CHF. I did my research well when I decided to go to Mexico and choose a surgeon who see's lots of high risk patients and I had confidence in the hospital but it was still completely new. I had reassurance from my nurse who'd been down there but it's still nerve racking. Hang in there everything is going to go well. Follow your preop diet, make sure your surgeon knows all if any medical history. I'm sure you've done your research and picked a good surgeon, The Team won't let you down. I'll pray for a successful surgery.Your not alone.

[Donald G]

Hi and yes seeing it was just my second time being put under in my life I was concerned, I made sure the wife knew where all the financial documents were. I was making sure she was prepared in case the worse happened which of course it didn't.

[sraebaer]

Of course, I think we all got nervous before surgery! Totally normal. But I was excited too, excited to know I was on my way to a healthy, slimmer life! And all my dreams did come true. I lost all my weight and have kept it off. Best of luck to you, you will be thrilled!

[ghost_ryder]

Nerves are natural and second thoughts also. You are making a big change and the unknown of having surgery. Try to relax and go with the flow. your surgery team is very professional and well trained. your job is to get sleep and remain rested before surgery.

[MTMiller]

Hi, I am not scheduled until later in the summer but I know I will be nervous. My team said that this procedure is done so often now that it is quicker and simpler than having your gall bladder out! I keep thinking it is elective surgery but it really is NOT. By doing this we are taking steps to get healthier and I, for one, am trying to PREVENT future consequences of my morbid obesity. Please do your best to remain positive and calm. All I hear are great things about this procedure! Be proud of yourself for taking care of YOU! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary

[OwnYourJourney]

hi! i understand my surgery is in 8 days...i deal with stress and anxiety by talking alot lol....my friends are prob sick of me but they also know this is how i deal and i plan ahead i have stocked up on everything i will need.i feel like that helped too knowing everything is done. i live alone so im staying at my parents house for two weeks after surgery (maybe ill come home sooner but rather have help and ppl around in the begining) im deff nervous because im healthy except over weight so im worried that i could get a complication and then be in worse shape after...but then i think how unhappy i am over weight and anything could happen if i keep going this way also life is risky and you just have to do what is right for you and have faith it will all work out for the best and whatever journey your put on its yours for a reason. Im staying positive and so should you but as i say to ppl who tell me to just be excited (of course i am) but its scary no question about it. ~ best of Luck!!~

[DesertGal]

It's completely normal to feel nervous and have thoughts like you are thinking. I had complete faith in my surgeon, the facility, and my pre op testing all checking out to be OK, but I still worried! I did this surgery for ME to be healthier, lighter, and be less worn ragged. With that being said, I had constant anxiety running through my brain. What if? What if? I have my family to think of, and kept wondering how horrible if something freakish went terribly wrong...what would become of them. (Being a parent of special needs children , chronologically adult children- but still children - had been riding on my emotions for 3 months).

I know once I get past these next couple weeks, I'll feel so much better. It's only day 4, post op.
You're going to do just fine.

[Pattimelt]

Of course, I think we all got nervous before surgery! Totally normal. But I was excited too, excited to know I was on my way to a healthy, slimmer life! And all my dreams did come true. I lost all my weight and have kept it off. Best of luck to you, you will be thrilled!

Thank you for your reassuring words, though not personally directed at me! I really want my dreams to come true too! I've failed so many diets, so many times, I can't wrap my head around the fact that I CAN be successful! Just need to totally change my mindset, that I CAN do it!

[Christie13]

I was nervous and scared, but mostly excited. Ultimately, it was a great decision and my one regret was waiting so long to get the consult and start the process.