Hellooo fellow chicks! I used to utilize this website when I was one a diet, but I had a falling out with healthy food, and then lost touch with 3 Fat Chicks. But I'm back! And this time it's about Gastric Bypass (RNY). I am looking for some support with the surgery. My preoperative testing is scheduled for December 23, 2010. Yay? Then my surgery is scheduled for January 3, 2011. Yikes. My sister had the surgery last January and has had AMAZING results. She was about 330 pounds and is about 170 now. Even though she went through it and came out really on top, I'm just dreadfully nervous and even her support isn't really sufficient. I have a three-year-old and I've spent the past couple weeks thinking, am I making the right decision? I've never been put to sleep, never had any surgery, so I suppose the worrying is normal. But I feel like I'm also setting myself up for failure. Can anyone pleasssssse offer some advice? Thank you!
BigMommy-I'm right there with you. I have a 4 yr old and she's the reason I'm doing this in the first place! My surgery date is Jan 18th. I don't really have any advice-but I do know how you feel!
Take a deep breath. Being nervous is normal, especially if you've never had any surgery. I wasn't nervous at all, but I am the exception, not the rule
If you haven't already, don't be afraid to ask your surgeon about his stats. How many patients has he lost during surgery? What are the most common surgical complications he sees, and how frequently so they occur? How many patients does he have who end up having some sort of complication requiring additional surgery within a month of the initial surgery? Whatever it is you're scared of, do NOT be afraid to ask. If they don't want to answer or act like you're being a bother, know that there are plenty of other surgeons out there who will be happy to answer all your questions.
Breathe Bigmommy! I call it the emotional roller coaster the proceeds the surgery....just have to put up your hands and shout Woohooo!!
It will be unnerving the next few weeks but it will go by quickly!
I understand all the fears but like Jilly, when it came down to it, I knew I wanted to do this and had worked so hard to get it...so I wasn't as nervous.
The key to success is to follow directions, do EVERYTHING your surgeon and staff tells you to, and you will have a great result like your sister did!
I always say that losing the weight I did was the hardest thing I ever did and yet, to get the health, the ability to run up the stairs, chase my grandson around, get all the confidence I have now.....I would do it 100 times!
Angela
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She's got tons of great recipes and advice-look on the sidebar under quick links-she has advice for pre-ops, tips, and a list of pantry essentials, including her favorite protein powders. And somewhere on this forum is a list of stuff to get for the first few weeks following surgery. I'll scout around and see if I can find it.
Oh order the sample pack of Unjury protein powders now. That way you can choose the ones you like. Getting a jump on things made me feel more in control.
big M - my goodness! breathe, honey! YES, it's a huge unknown. YES, it's scary. But, please try to stay focused on one day at a time. If you haven't started exercising, start moving. if you aren't drinking 64 oz of water, start tracking it.
i ABSOLUTELY agree with Angela - taking control of one little step at a time will help a lot.
and frankly, i'd be more worried if you WERE NOT nervous. this is a big deal. it's a big operation that will forever change your life, and there's a lot that went into this decision.
Oh order the sample pack of Unjury protein powders now. That way you can choose the ones you like. Getting a jump on things made me feel more in control.
I agree - start ordering samples. I STRONGLY suggest you do NOT order anything in large quantities, even if you try it and like it, because many people find their tastes change after surgery. So, order samples from anyone who has them (Unjury, Syntrax, About Time, Jay Robb, etc.).
And don't trust that because EVERYONE loves it taht you will. I have a big jar of Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade sitting at home because I thought it was horrid.
I had my surgery with a 4 year old at home and it was tough, but survivable. I thought the surgery recovery was ridiculously hard, but that was about a week of hardness and then it's been way easier than I expected since. It was the best decision I ever made. Good luck!
And don't trust that because EVERYONE loves it taht you will. I have a big jar of Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade sitting at home because I thought it was horrid.
GIANT ditto to that! I've tried just about every Syntrax Nectar flavor I could find (ordered samples of them all) and have discovered I find them all repulsive. Yet, they are loved by so many...
I really appreciate all of the tips and advice. Thank you ladies! I guess I'm really letting my nerves get to me too much. I've talked to my son about the surgery and explained most of it to him. And then I laid in bed last night and envisioned how the surgery will play out in terms of getting the sedative and being out for the surgery. Then I thought about coming out of surgery and how I'll feel and I was happy that I can imagine it all going very smoothly. Juliemarie, have you discussed it with your daughter? And maybe that would help you as well. Just try and put yourself in the situation prior to it happening. I felt much more at ease when I pictured everything that was going to happen and imagining it all happening as planned. I'm putting my trust in God that he wants me to be here to raise my son and that's all I can ask for.
Good luck!! I have just started/restarted 3fc as well and have chosen to do the vertical sleeve. I am excited, but my surgery is 6 months out so I expect I will be nervous when the time comes for me too Does anyone in this thread have experience with the vertical sleeve?
Nervous, nervous, dreadfully nervous..
Yay? Then my surgery is scheduled for January 3, 2011. 
Yikes. My sister had the surgery last January and has had AMAZING results. She was about 330 pounds and is about 170 now. Even though she went through it and came out really on top, I'm just dreadfully nervous and even her support isn't really sufficient. I have a three-year-old and I've spent the past couple weeks thinking, am I making the right decision? I've never been put to sleep, never had any surgery, so I suppose the worrying is normal. But I feel like I'm also setting myself up for failure. Can anyone pleasssssse offer some advice? Thank you! 
