preop jitters

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

To all of the pre-ops I had my surgery on Tuesday and on Monday night I was a basket case, I cried I was happy, I packed my bag I seriously thought about unpacking it, but then the Priest from my Church called home, he and I said a prayer together and I knew this was right. BUt I did do my "just in case letter" I cried as I wrote it, then I got my digital camera out and taped me reading bed time stories for my three little ones, I cried after I did this, but at least I was at peace with my decision. It was all in God's hands, I prayed for my surgeon and prayed for myself and all others having surgery and I prayed for a complication free recovery (this is what I was most scared of). But now I am home and I feel okay, no problems getting in my liquids or vitamins and no problems with food today at all, but I am still early on in this and just taking a baby steps. My prayers will be for each of you as you go through this surgery and be pleased that you are investing in yourself and that you can change this vessel God has given you to more fully live your life and celebrate it with those around you. Best wishes Deanne

I am so glad I found this msg board, I never knew it existed until by chance of roaming around the other day. I feel so overwhelmed, and I AM on antidepressants! I am afraid of dying and leaving my 9 y/o son, and also afraid of loosing my passion (food). I never realized this food thing was so strong until I began this pre-op diet. It is scary to be so controlled by something. I have great faith in God, and I know He will be watching over all of us thru these next few months. Please everyone, lets pray for health and peace. Deb

i ALSO HAVE FEB 11 as my surgery date...i am also very nervous hoping that it will pass...i am most concerned about my post op diet b/c i don't get paid again until the 10th and then i have to go out and buy all this new stuff...i have unflavored protien( haven't tried it yet) i have s/f jello, but my son has already eaten some..i have also been eating s/f popsicles( i am addicted to these!!!) i have some college inn broth...but i have to get more stuff...i need vitamins, some more jello etc. oh and i have a question???? are you taking along your own pillow????? and how are you going to explain this when you get admitted????

I'm taking my pillow. I'll just let my mom keep it til I get to my room.