So I am sure my feelings are 100% natural, but I am cycling through emotions at break neck speed....I'm excited, I'm scared, I just want to get it over with, I want to cancel. All of this in the span of about 5 minutes. I had my pre-op today and the nurse laughed and said it is all natural, everyone freaks out as the day approaches
Funny thing is, the one thing that I am freaking out about now is two weeks on liquids!! I know I won't be hungry the first few days after the surgery but the thought of three weeks on liquids (the week pre and the two post) is not making me happy right now. I am clinging to the hope that I can get move on to mushies earlier.
I think I got everything I need. They told me to get some Phillips MoM for gas and constipation, the nausea meds were called in today and the percocet can't get picked up until the day of surgery.
According to my bff at the clinic I will be the only lap band patient that day so I will be very spoiled.
I really hope I am doing the right thing.
I know it's hard to believe, but what you are feeling is completely normal. I want you to know though that I would absolutely do this again in a heart beat. It's the best thing I have ever done for my health and mental well being. The actual procedure will be over quick enough, you will have several days of gas and bloating, probably some shoulder pain and definately abdominal muscle soreness when laying down and getting back up again, but you will survive and you will be glad you got through this too. Mushies cannot come soon enough! Liquids for 10 days was so tough, but you can get through that too. Just keep your eye on the path ahead of you and 10 days for the rest of your life in health and happiness is a small price to pay! Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cat I would do this again in a heartbeat. I do remember being excited about the surgery and wondering about the what ifs, but what I have gained since the surgery will out weigh all of the doubt. I am not so sure about the MOM.....it is thick and you may not even want that taste in your mouth. I would go with the chewable gas pill.
ReplyDeleteThe liquid phase before the surgery was the hardest, but again I knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel just keep your focus on that light. After surgery I was ok with the diet progression for the first week then I was ready to move on, but the weight loss kept me motivated just as yours will motivate you. Good Luck not matter what you decide.