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kcg · 10-17-2009, 07:24 AM

My op is on Tuesday, 10/20 and as it draws nearer, I`m beginning to feel slightly unsettled. I could not sleep at all last night. Did a lot of reading, watched TV, stayed on the net for a while and had a long (2hr+) bath laced with lavender. Still not settled. Several thoughts running through my head, some pretty scary. Emotional, tearful awful thoughts etc. Am I being precious? This is becoming a real challenge to me and I don`t know how to get over this. I`ve come so far and don`t want to turn round but.... HELP!!! I need your input, please.

jfsfroggy · 10-17-2009, 07:54 AM

Don't worry....I felt the same way. I just had my surgery on 10/15. I was feeling terrified also. But, I'm home now and not feeling too bad actually. It is going to be worth all the fear and pain in the end. Just keep your reasons for doing this in your mind, hopefully that will carry you through. Good luck with your surgery, will keep you in my prayers.

Jessica.

Baja Big Dog · 10-17-2009, 08:03 AM

I dont understand, what is your problem???

You big sissy, suck it up and grow a set!!!

Whats the big deal?

DID that help????

Im pretty sure its mother nature that trips the little trigger in our brain, just know that you are about to go on an adventure, that is done a hundred times a day, its gravy, and a piece of cake, know that yo will up and walking a few hours after your innards are readjusted, and you can begin the rest of your life!!

The night before my surgery, I was consumed with dealing with a double dose of Milk of Magnesia, and it was a real roller coaster of a night!!!

But the next morning when they asked if I was clean, I could answer a definite YES!!!

It will be over before yo know it!!

Ya, easy for me to say huh!!!

Karlos · 10-17-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kcg

My op is on Tuesday, 10/20 and as it draws nearer, I`m beginning to feel slightly unsettled. I could not sleep at all last night. Did a lot of reading, watched TV, stayed on the net for a while and had a long (2hr+) bath laced with lavender. Still not settled. Several thoughts running through my head, some pretty scary. Emotional, tearful awful thoughts etc. Am I being precious? This is becoming a real challenge to me and I don`t know how to get over this. I`ve come so far and don`t want to turn round but.... HELP!!! I need your input, please.

Hay fellow brit you will be fine, us Anglo Saxons are tough as old boots. Feelings of trepidation are perfectly normal we all go through them. Like I said earlier this week to another who is being done Monday..Your surgical team will have assessed your case and done the tests and are sure your risk is good to go.

You have come so far and this is the final stage before your rebirth into a life that will be immeasurably better than the one you will leave behind. Tuesday will be tough but the hard work is done whilst you are asleep.

You will wake up, smile, probably fart quite a bit for the next few weeks, well forever to be honest,

feel a little sore for a week or two; and just when you are ready to settle down in your post op bed the physio terrorist will make you shake your arse up and down the chuffin corridor. And you will chuckle into your beef consomme and be ready to live your life anew.

I promise you your fears will ebb and you will be absolutely fine. Three months from now having lost some fifty pounds or so you will post your after pictures on here and we will say how chuffin fantastic you look, and the guys will be drooling at the new you.

I'm in the UK and if you need to chat to someone at any time PM me your number

Good luck and let us know how you are doing

Lana · 10-17-2009, 10:13 AM

I did alot of praying and crying....but the thing that got me through, knowing that I was making the right decision, was I kept looking at myself in the mirror and saying to myself "this is why you're doing this - look how damn fat you are, you can't go on like this anymore."

The morning of my surgery I was crying like a baby but my husband just kept reassuring me and before I knew it I was awake and on my way to a skinny and healthy me.

You're doing everything you can to calm yourself down, and that's all you can do. It'll be here before you know it and this will all be a distant memory.

Good luck on Tuesday and I wish you a very speedy recovery.

Josephine · 10-17-2009, 12:06 PM

I think people tend to make it a lot more than it is. I stayed very calm and collected and it all turned out fine, even tho I had a hard time of it because I have chronic pain already. Most people do fine and it's not a big huge deal. I'm sure you'll be in that category, so calm down hon. It's gonna be great. The start of you finally having control over food instead of it having control over you!

kcg · 10-17-2009, 12:22 PM

What a great group you are! Thanks a lot for the encouragement.

Jessica, Congrats. Good for you. You`re on the loosers` bench now.

Baja Big Dog, Just what the Dr. ordered and a dose more. Quite helpful.

Karl, Yeah we should be made of strong stuff, us Brits. I may take you up on your phone offer and you will wish you had never offered!

Lana, what a re-assuring message. Bless.

Josephine, lovely to read from you again. Your support is appreciated.

I`ve been for a long walk and beginning to relax a bit now.

poet_kelly · 10-17-2009, 12:37 PM

It is normal to be nervous. I'm gonna assume you did your research and you know what the risks are and you decided that it's worth the risk to you because you really need this surgery. Most of us feel like we need this surgery to save our lives. So, assuming you've already decided that, here's what I suggest.

Focus now on all the good stuff that is gonna come from this surgery. You will be able to walk up stairs without getting out of breath. You will be able to shop in normal stores. You will be able to buy just one seat on an airplane. You get the idea. Keep your eyes on the prize. Stay focused.

Kelly

kcg · 10-17-2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks Kelly. What a reminder! Needed that.

Laureate · 10-17-2009, 01:14 PM

KCG,

I was pretty sleepless last night, too... and my surgery's almost a week after yours. You've gotten the point already -- our fears are natural, but we'll be fine.

{{{{HUGS}}} you old boot!