Nervous about new date

So after a long time, i am finally scheduled for lap surgery on February 15th. I think i'm so nervous about never being able to eat the way i do and about having to deal with complications if i have any. I'm typically a big worrier. i've been so gung ho about this whole thing, until i actually got a physical date. please help my nerves!!!!!!

Hi Kim, I can totally relate to your worry. I am the same way. I have been on these boards all day reading profiles and messages trying to find whatever I can to make me feel better. I am nervous and excited. I read of the post-ops and their issues and hope I am fully informed going into this. One thing that helps calm my nerves is both looking at the before and after pictures and seeing the same message which is that most everyone would do it again knowing what they know. I hold on to that. I expect difficulties adjusting in the beginning, but have to believe the long term benefit of health and feeling better about myself are worth the difficulties. We'll be fine - We CAN DO THIS! - Hang in there and try not to worry to much! Shelley (Surgery Feb 5th)

Hey there, I too am having my sugery on the 15th. Found out today! I am so scared and nervous but still excited. It's a roller coaster of emotions, but everyone says that it is normal to feel this way and even up until you roll into the operating room. My friend said she wanted to yell "Stop" as they were putting her out but it was just nerves. Be assured that we are legit in our nerves and that it will be ok.

I was originally scheduled for surgery 11/22/06 and that was cancelled at the last minute. I am now scheduled for noon on 2/7/07. My nerves are a little on edge because I believe everything happens for a reason...and happens when it is supposed to happen...not just when I want it to. I had it in my head for a while that the reason that my original surgery date was cancelled was because of some cosmic karma that said I should not have the surgery. What I have been dealing with is that the same cosmic karma is telling me I SHOULD have the surgery but just not until 2/7/07. It is a yo-yo of emotions...somedays I am much better than other days. I am sure I need this surgery. I have all the reasons to HAVE this surgery. I just need to stay resolved to SUCCEED at this surgery. I am my own worst enemy sometimes. I understand so much your worry level. I also get encouragement from looking at the before/after pictures over and over again. This is a big step. It is a permanent step. But I really do think it is the best step in the right direction for a healthier life which will benefit not only me but my children and grandchildren for the rest of my life. We will make it. Tiny steps.

I am having surgery on the 15 too lap rny I am so excited it is sureal I havent even got nervous yet!!

I'm not a FREAK! My surgery is 2/15 also. YEAH - ok YIKES! I'm so scared, I guess we wanted this so long ans we don't want to fail. Now we are just plan scared. I bet we all laugh at this say June 1!!

I'm also nervous....and terrrified and excited too. My surgery (RNY) is scheduled for 27 Feb. I'm looking forward to the end results (both for my health and physical shape) but I know I'm facing a lot of changes to get there and am worried about what I can and can't eat. Each time I have something to eat now I wonder....will I be able to have this after or....I won't be able to eat this soon. I've been browsing all of the posts and hitting other websites. I've also bought some books and have a co-worker who has had the surgery who is very supportive. Hang in there....we'll all get through this together with support from our family and friends.