preop jitters

My surgery is scheduled for 2/11/05. I am very excited about the surgery. I feel God has been right beside on every step of the journey and I believe he will be in the operating room with me, so I'm not worried about the surgery. But I have caught myself going from being in a very good mood & every bouncy to be anxious and snappy at times for no real reason. The only thing I can figure is the jitters. I think it's worse the last few days because I went to my preop education class and got my preop work done Tuesday then went and bought my postop diet food yesterday. Last night I laid down and read through all the stuff the hospital gave me. Is anyone else going through this?

Yep. I have the same date. I am calmer today than I have been in several weeks, because I can see the end of the waiting. I'm not afraid of the surgery and I'm not sure what all is causing the anxiety. I guess it doesn't matter. I hope you find the peace soon. One thing my counselor suggested to me is to focus on this: I'm doing this for my health. Just a week and a wake-up for us now. Jeanie

Debbie you sound like you have faith in God just put your fate in his hands and he will see you through anything that comes your way. The other side is a much better life. I only lost 70 lbs but I feel like a different person and look so much nicer in my clothes. Do what the doctor tells you the first year. May God Bless you and I will keep you in my prayers. Mary from KY.

Hi Debbie, I would like to share with you my favorite quote from the bible. I think it will help. God bless and keep you safe. 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Philippians 4:5-8

Thank you for posting this. It is very helpful to me right now. Jeanie

{{{hugs}}} You are all very welcome! Just remember you are not alone. We are all sitting in the same boat. I know you are going to be just fine. All of us are going to be fine. God bless and feel free to e mail me anytime you [all] need to talk.

Wow, I have been passed depressed recently, my surgery is in 2/10/05. I think as soon as i can stopping working, I will feel better. Yes I have been reading my stuff over and over about everything that has to do with surgery and eating after surgery. I am definitely edgy to say the least. I am very happy about the surgery. I just feel like at last I have reached the end of a terrible journey of pain but what if it doesn't end. I feel like I wish surgery was tommorrow. I need anti-depressent meds bad. Thank God my last day at work is on 2/7.

It is interesting that you wrote this. I was just getting ready to write the same exact thing myself. My surgery is also Feb 11th. I am continously asking others what they've been through, researching information and searching this site. Maybe I"m overwhelming myself. I have decided to keep working til the day of surgery to keep myself occupied (although I certainly have things to do at home). Working helps keep me focused on something else. I have been having a very hard time sleeping at night and feel exhausted. It is now 8:51pm and I have been awake since 2:00am. I also came down with strep throat which I don't need right now. I have my pre-op pre-admission appointments on Monday. Please pray that I am healed by then. I don't want this surgery postponed. Last year, I was approved by Blue Cross but denied by Blue Shield. My husband ended up switching jobs a few months ago and we switched to my empoyer's insurance and was approved within one week. I feel God is allowing this to happen to me this time for some reason. Lots have happened within the few weeks. My daughter is in trouble with the law, my step-mom was diagnosed with bladder cancer and my husband's uncle passed away. I have been having mixed reviews on my surgery with many giving me the negative sides. I am not concerned at all about the surgery and know that this is a way to save my neck (6 herniated disks) and lower back (same problem). Anyway, please continue to pray that things will go well. I think the jitters are normal and come from anxiety and looking forward to a life-changing event that will bring many of us renewed hope and good health. Please feel free to email me at anytime anyone wants to chat. Terri

My surgery date is the same day! I am just starting to get nervous. Just a little. The scriptures that Maria quoted are some of my favorites and very appropiate. Remember: If God takes you to it, he will help you make it through it!

Thank you all so much. I cried when I read the scripture. It is so true. I got to thinking about it yesterday, and I think I feel about the same way that I did right before I got married. I think today, I'm just going to let go and let God. You all are in my prayers.