Arrgghh!

[wobbles]

On my god, oh my god....5 days and counting. People keep asking me if i'm nervous or scared and i always say no, i just want it over with, but i think i really am scared and am not letting myself acknowledge it.

I started the pre op diet officially on Monday, tuesday evening i was struck down with a bad tummy bug, and now friday afternoon, i've not eaten since Tuesday lunch time. Have no appetite at all, can't be bothered with food, and the thought of another salad really doesn't turn me on.

I have, however, lost 5 kilos since MOnday.

Did anyone else feel really anxious, scared, nervous before the op, how did you deal with it?
What am i scared about?

I have no idea what to take to hospital with me, i have no idea what foods to make sure i have in the house, i've just been trying to put it all to the back of my mind and not thinking about it, but i'm having to force myself to do it now.

Don't know how i'm going to cope with this anxiety. Don't get me wrong, i've not changed my mind, i still want the op, and am so ready to make the changes needed etc but i'm really anxious, and it feels like this is the only place i can really admitt that :sigh: does that make sense?

Someone please tell me i'm normal!

 

[serenitylove]

of course your normal if u wernt worried at all id be more concerned also eing ill from tummy bug will make u feel low chin up hun x

 

[shelbell]

:hug99:

Of course you're completely normal. The pre-op is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, and of course anxiety is a major part of that.

There is a thead at the top called what did you really take into hospital with you which could be useful for you.

For post op, low fat soups (weight watchers ones are good) and low fat/sugar yoghurts etc are good to have.

Make use of the support here, and we'll get you through.

 

[tammy]

You are 100% normal. it's a huge life changing experience. x Good luck with it all and look forward to hearing about your experience x

 

[wobbles]

Thanks guys, i really don't give you enough credit.

 

[Frosty]

Hiya

Ive been through many many operations and ive never been scred for any of them.

But for some reason i was scared as a mother trucker for the bypass . i just kept thinking i wasnt going to make it through.

But i guess we just get to a point where we feel a bit delicate and fear the worst.

But we all know every thing will be ok and im sure you do really . but its normal to be worried. unlesss your not human.

Take me to your leader

 

[charliegirl]

I am starting to worry I must not be human because operations dont phase me in the least, maybe its because when I was 2 years of age I was in and out of hospital for years or maybe there is something wrong with me!!! I worry more about staying fat and dying of a heart attack.....xx

 

[hopelesscase]

linda me and you both. had my appendix out when i was 11, tooth transplant at 17, gallbladder at 25, carple tunnel at 30 and shoulder op this year at 45 when i asked the surgeon if i could have my shoulder done under a block he was quite surprised and said its very unusual but as long as he had the anethasis he wanted i could and i did.
The nurses said i was as cool as a cucumber and nearly wet themselves laughing when i said it was because i didnt want anyone injuring themselves trying to move me whilst flat out. What i didnt realise at the time was they still give you an amnesic so you are unaware of what going on but apparently i did transfere from table to bed with elegance and dignaty. yeh lol

 

[wobbles]

Normally, i am not bothered about medical procedures. I had a major abdominal operation when i was 15 and have been having things done for years as a result.
I'm not worrying about dying, i'm not scared to die, and i know i won't. Guess i'm apprehensive about being away from my son for a few days, how my hubby will cope without me looking after our son, and also the huge change it really is.

Food has always been my loyal, best friend, and in a way it's as if that best friend is dying. I feel like i'm awaiting it's death, and will be grieving. Anyone else feel that?

I know i won't feel hunger but i know that i will have bad days and will want to eat but know i can't. Is going to be tough getting my head around that.... how is everyone else going with that part of it?

 

[Tazzi]

Just wanted to say good luck hun.

I am always terrified of hospitals and i have had quite a few operations now. Everyone will make you feel comfortable and you will wake up a new person. Good luck with everything. I look forward to hearing how you get on.

Taz x

 

[charliegirl]

I know that I love food but I also know carrying on the way I am is slowly killing me by giving me other health related problems. I think that if I can eat small portions of things I like now then fair enough, if I cant eat it then I know I cant eat it and thats that. I have had near on 50 years eating what I want and I have had enough, I dont seem to enjoy food anyway due to the guilt I feel at eating, food is not the enemy its how much of it we eat and if I can eat things and not feel guilty but enjoy the food thats better than eating everything I want in whatever amounts I want and not enjoying one mouthful because of the guilt......xx

 

[e.green69]

i was the same as you!! i think we all were.. but hey you will be fine hun
takecare emmax

 

[tammy]

I think for me the op worried me but it was how my life was to change permanantly after that made me feel more nervous. i had always taken comfort from food and was always the big bubbly party girl and didn't know post op how i would cope with these massive changes. have to say i am adapting well to my new lifestyle and still enjoy socialising and partying as i did before. x

 

[wobbles]

Tammy, thanks for that, i'm glad to hear that life can still be enjoyable lol. You've done so well, i so hope to achieve similar results as yourself in the short time you have. Well done! Everyone here is such an inspiration.

 

[tammy]

Thanks Wobbles you too will be seeing fab results in no time at all. Life post bypass is so much better and normal than i ever thought it could be. taks care xx