Is this normal?

 Good Morning,

So, tomorrow is my big day!!!! YAY!!! I am really excited. But, I just wanted feedback to know if people felt the same way, and that I AM normal, LOL.

I am really emotional!! Has this happened to anyone else? And, I don't really know what I am upset about. Its so weird... But, I think if one more family member calls me and asks, "Are you ready, Are you nervous yet"? I think I might scream! And, although I know they are just calling because they care, I end up crying about it. Weird or normal? Also, if I talk to one more person and they say, "I didn't know you would even qualify for THAT surgery" I think I might scream again! And, what does that even mean?!? Come on, Like they didn't know I had extra... ALOT extra weight on my bones! ! ! 

Sorry now I am just complaining.

I am so excited for this surgery and prepared. And, I have been strong throughout this whole process... not really letting too many people in around me, except my husband. But, I feel like I am shutting down. I don't want to talk to anyone, I jst want this to be over. I want to go, get this over with and get home. I am really excited to start my NEW life!!! 

Anyway, Thanks for listening... I hope you all have a GREAT day!!

Goodmornin CMC,
I kid you not, I posted this same thing and I just read your post, so now it looks like I am some copy cat but I promise I didnt read this 1st!  LoL ... WE MUST BE NORMAL!! Ifeel the same way you feel and that is completely out of my characer!  I didn't tell anyone accept 4 people husband, children, best friend.  Congrats on your progress, try to stay calm.

I was so excited, not nervous or scared  at all, all the way through the time they put me to sleep.  But, even though people had warned me, I did not expect to feel so loopy and naseous when I woke up after surgery.  Things started to be better after I woke up the next morning.   But the best thing was when they allowed me to have water again.  I felt like I hadn't drank in years!  Just a little word of advise: take that first sip very slowly.  My first sip made me naseous because I took too big of a sip.  Also, walk as soon as you can and remember to breathe deeply.  Good luck and good health!   I am 6 days out from my gastric bypass and feeling pretty good.

Rachel

I can totally identify with you on some of the emotions. When I would tell people I'm having RNY surgery, some would look at me like I have six heads !!  They would say things like, "Why??...Your not that heavy"  or  "You don't have that much to lose, couldn't you do it on your own?"  Well what they don't understand is.... I'm a lot heavier than I look and I KNOW how much I weigh. It's not just a matter of losing 10 or 20 pounds for me. Of course the ones who make those comments are the ones who never battled a weight issue. They are the people that I simply write off as being uneducated and narrow minded.
Could some of your emotional state be a result of just being tired of all the constant questions and comments from family members and friends? ( I know mine is ) Although they may mean well, they don't realize how their comments are driving you crazy !!  Instead of asking you "Are you ready?" or "Are you nervous?", they should be giving you words of encouragement instead. Some people just don't get it.  Don't let it get you down !!  ...... In case no one else has said it to you, I will........ YOU GO GIRL !!!!!  You jump on that NEW LIFE and ride like the wind !!!  
We both know it's the right thing for us. And that's the only thing that matters at this point.... What is right for YOU!!!
 
I am going in for my surgery on 1-23-09 and I CAN'T WAIT !!!  Don't let their comments cause you second guess your decision !!  Keep embracing your thoughts of starting your NEW life !!!   

Keep in touch and let us all know how your doing when you get home.

Take care,
Kim

Greetings Jan surgi family,

I was emotional the day before the surgery too, but I have so far had a great recovery and am feeling almost normal.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this week.  You will do great and we're going to save you a seat on the losers bench.

Hugs,
Barb

Of course you're normal! I was in the room right before surgery when the OR nurse said I didn't look big enough for surgery. So I hear you!  

Good luck tomorrow!

Your emotions are just as normal as can be expected. I was fine till I looked at the doctor and told him I wanted to see my 9 yr old daughter again then the water works started, he asked my mom if I was depressed she told him no I was just scarred, she was right!!! the first few days are the hardest then you will notice that with each sleep you have you will wake feeling better. best wishes for you tomorow! You will be just fine.