Surgery date of Jan. 3rd....Very Scared and excited at the same time

Hi there.... I'm new to this site...My surgery is scheduled for Monday January 3, 2005. I am verrryyyyyy nervous and excited at the same time. I am trying to think very positively but my mind keeps going back to the problems that can occur. I haven't slept very good lately because of all this thinking...ha ha... Well I just wanted to say good luck to everyone that has upcoming surgery dates. I plan to post on the site so that I can let everyone know how I'm doing. Anything that anyone can tell me to help me deal with the anxiety will be greatly appreciated. Stacy

Goooooo Stacyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine is the 5th. Do you have everything packed? From what I hear, we don't need much. Do you have any kids? Husband? Cats? Dogs? I am just trying to pass the time without going crazy. Thanks to the above four...I am pretty much calm as long as I don't actually think about it. What can you do to keep yourself occupied? Movie? Clean? Actually a couple of weeks ago (I have a HUGE closet, not a walk in, one of the old ones that cuts way back behind the clothing rod) I cleaned out my entire closet and got rid of so much TRASH! Emotional Junk that has been the bane of my existence for the past several years. Maybe you could do that. It felt great, I gotta tell ya! And I really like to keep things, and it was still fun. I know, make a list. Make lots of lists. Ton Ten lists of all sorts. Like: top ten things (as in clothing) that you want to buy, top ten things you want to do (once you've reached goal), top places that you want to go to, (be specific). Hope that helps. Now, I have two of you in my thoughts for the third. I'll be thinking of you! Junith

Wishing you lol on the 3rd that my date too. I'm sure you have had alot of health problems in the past and now it is a chance at a new life. Think of the positive things that will happen and change as you start to feel more physically able to do stuff. You can Do this!!!! Thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Jean

Stacy, Everything will go well for you on Monday. Don't worry you have made the right decision. 2005 will be a much healthier year for you so, look past Monday to your life after surgery and how it will change for the better. Narketta (Jan 12)

Good luck Stacy on Monday. I too am having my surgery on Monday, January 3, 2005. I am excited to finally have this happen. So many of us have waited months for this date to happen. Yes there are risks and everyone looks at them differently. I look at what I am preventing in the long run and how I can keep up with my two teenagers. Keep up the good thoughts and we'll chat with you on the losing side! Roberta P

Stacy Just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow.. know that we will do just fine and talk again on the loosing side... Robin