I am starting to get nervous!!!

Well surgery is on the 23rd and all of the sudden today I am anxious, nervous, and scared. I am a strong gal and know that I can do this, I know that it will be demanding and a HUGE adjustment, but so worth it in the end. I am really nervous about saying bye to my kids that morning. Is this normal???

It sure is. In fact. I posted the same thing b/4 my surgery. I was just a huge ball of anxiety. But on the day of surgery, I really wasn't that nervous. I came to grips with what was about to happen and I knew I was doing the right thing. The nurse was surprised with how calm I was. I just want to wish you best wishes on your surgery and I'll see you on the losing side. Congratulations!

Marcia, YES thats normal. I made a will and typed letters to everyone i loved before i had mine. And i made it out fine. I did cry on my way in to the OR...this is not just a surgery its a whole change in lifestyle. I was still scared after my surgery cause my dr scaredme to eat right lol. Told me if i didnt i could die! So yea its normal and if you do what your told by your dr and DO NOT eat crazy things cause so and so on here said they had chicken fingers 5 days out lmao you will be fine. Stay strong and we all know what you are goign through. I am 19 days out and still on soft foods/ liquids and im not gonna lie to you its hard. Your brain wants food and you have to tell it no when your whole like you have told it yes. BUT you CAN do it and I know that you will. how you may ask casue you made the commitment to do this surgery and you had the power to follow through and you will have that same power to help you through the 2nd phase. GOOD LUCK GIRL AND CONGRATS! you will do great! julie

Good luck to you Marcia. As I was reading the boards I realized that today is the 23rd and the day of your surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! My surgery is on Monday. Here's to a life living light! Julie B