Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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The day before surgery?

Thepbourn
Thepbourn
Geesh tomorrow is it and as much as I looked forward to this day, I must admit I am growing more apprehensive and emotional by the hour. I cry for no reason I rest in spurts. Is there something I should be doing today in preparation? My things are packed - I feel like I need to be doing something. I can't read about this any more because it plays with my head/emotions. So I figured the less involvement about the surgery today the better to keep my head clear. So any suggestions - what did you do the day before
Auntiechick00
Auntiechick00
I was so excited for mine I was not nervous or worried or scared. my mom an sister were a nervous reack. I am usally a nervous freak but I was so calm. I could not wait. some friends wanted to meet me the day before an that is what I did. good luck.
SgtSmith
SgtSmith
Wishing you the best of luck! It is worth the suffering! Some of us had it real easy, I never even needed pain medication after surgery.
You will do fine.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was the same way, Let it go and let God. You will be fine, rest tonight and we will see you on the bench. Peace to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wishing you the very best and a speedy uneventful recovery....God Bless!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stay strong. I was there 9 days ago. It's nerve wracking. I took my dog for a long walk along the river, saw my children, hung out with them. Went out to see some friends.

I think the best thing to do is just keep yourself focused on having a great day. Believe me. Once you are there, it moves so quickly that you wont know what happened until it is done.

Smile, keep your chin up and know that you have made a decision that is without a doubt going to have an extreme positive affect on the rest of your life.