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how do you make it though the last few days before sugery 10/17/2002 toni
i am so nervous i can hardly stand ti i have nightmares please help — toni P. (posted on October 13, 2002)
October 13, 2002
Consider telling your pcp and/or surgeon how you feel. I did not even have
to ask about it as my pcp suggested medication to ease anxiety. I hope you
can get immediate attention.
— charlene M.
October 13, 2002
I had LAP-RNY on October 8,2002, last Tuesday. The way I got through the
last few days was to keep busy. My friends kept calling, my family kept me
busy and they were encouraging. The morning of the surgery I got up at 4:30
AM and was totally ready.
Good luck to you.
— Steve B.
October 13, 2002
I'm scheduled for 10/21 and have been a basket case. I finally asked my
doctor for some medication, and he gave me some xanax...to be honest I
haven't felt that I need it yet, but having it there makes all the
difference. Keep busy, think positive thoughts. You'll be great!
— Tamara K.
October 13, 2002
Keep busy...clean the house, stock up on supplies, etc. Also concentrate
on all the positives, like the before and after photos and the success
stories. Make a list of goals of things you want to do but can't do now.
Good Luck! See you on the lighter side!
— LisaTaz
October 13, 2002
YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND WE CAN KEEP EACH OTHER BUSY AND DISTRACTED, MY SURGERY
IS 10/16/02 ;) I WAS MORE NERVOUS EARLIER, BUT AFTER TALKING TO SO MANY
PEOPLE ON THIS SIGHT, I FEEL MUCH MORE AT EASE. I WENT BACK THROUGH SOME
OF THE ARCHIVES OF THE Q&A PAGE AND LOOKED UP ANYTHING I WAS CONCERNED
ABOUT. I ALSO FOUND THAT KEEPING A JOURNAL WAS REALLY HELPFUL. ANYTIME I
STARTED FEELING ANXIOUS I WOULD JUST START WRITING IT DOWN. I WAS REALLY
SUPRISED AT HOW MUCH BETTER I FELT JUST PUTTING IT INTO WORDS, IT WAS A
GREAT RELIEF FOR ME. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME [email protected]
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS! :)
— Trula B.
October 13, 2002
If you are not on tranqs prior to surgery, be sure to ask for them to get
your IV with some good meds started in it, PRIOR to be wheeled into the
actual operating room. They did this for me in the "holding
area." Thankfully, I do not remember anything, including the recovery
room! The two weeks prior to surgery, were very difficult. I finally did
anything and everything to escape reality. Went to many movies, read a lot
of books, visited with friends, went window shopping, did all the girlie
things--hair, nails, feet. Got my house ready for my homecoming & time
flew by. Have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!
— Barbara B.
October 14, 2002
Must be something with the name LOL. My surgery isn't for a couple months
yet (12/16), but I just posted the other day about horrible dreams. Just
wanted to let you know that you aren't alone. Good luck to you, I'm sure
you'll be OK.
— Toni C.
October 14, 2002
I had open RNY on 8/6/02 (now down to 225 from 283) and I was also very
nervous, here's a few things I did: 1)PRAY 2) Go to your nearest bookstore
TODAY and buy a relaxation tape (or rent from library or video store) and
listen to it at least 2-3 times a day 3) Re-assure yourself that you have
done your research and know that prior to this nerve racking time, you were
100% sure of doing this. Your head will play tricks on you like (am I
doing the right thing) or (have I really tried everything). The morning of
surgery I woke up and was totally at peace, no fear and I was happy. Find
what works for you and let us know how you are doing!!
— Dana B.
October 14, 2002
Xanex!
— KimBo36
October 14, 2002
I also kept very very busy in the weeks prior to my surgery ( lap rny
10/08/02). Had many family and friends that were very supportive... also
decided to work half a day the day prior to surgery although I was so
nerved up that day that I was borderline ornery as they changed my preop
instructions while I was at work. It varies for everyone but I wish you
well on your road to recovery...
— Laurie F.
October 15, 2002
Toni,
I was the same way. What I did was two things. 1) Like one of the previous
posters said..PRAY! I did a lot of that. And honestly, that helped the
most. The second things I did was read my profile and go back over all my
reasons I decided to have this surgery. Actually reading what my
co-morbidities, concerns, health risks and even emotional battles were
helped me to remember why I chose this path and how high my risks were if I
did not have the surgery. That helped me to keep it all in perspective. Oh
of course I lived on the message board too!
"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of
its strength." author unknown..
Tami
— Tami D.
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