Pre-op Gitters

Three days to go and I going through unbelievable mood swings. I've seen a few post that say that's normal a few days pre-op. I'm fasting too which I think messes with emotions. On top of this my surgery is dependant on a dr approval on Monday. I'm not nervous (I don't think) is more like depressed?? Or afraid to get excited in case its canceled. I'd appreciate your prayers. I need an angel and encouragement. Robin R March 2, Tuesday maybe?

Hi Robin, As you will see by my recent post I am new here..but have just read your post. I completley understand how you are feeling..I have one more week to go, can't imagine how I will feel with just days ... You can count on me to keep you in my prayers. Feel free to email me as well if you like, I would love to know how you are doing.. I see you are in VA, we east coasters have to stick together!! Hang in there...keep posting..we're here for you. Kris

Robin and Kris, I know how you feel! My surgery is still four weeks away, and I'm beginning to feel a bit nervous already. After almost two years of research and prayer, I am at peace in knowing that I'm doing the right thing for me! Hugs, -Marcie

Marcie, I am glad to have someone else with the same date. Want to be surgery sisters? I compeltey agree with everything you said. I have been in this process for 2 years and still have 4 weeks to go on the surgery and yet I am Terrified that something could happen but I know that I am making the right decision for me and my family. Sam

Of course I want to be your surgery sister! Hugs, -Marcie feeling human again today

Robin, I'm right there in the truck with you!!! I feel so yucky that I've refrained from posting much today. Tuesday is glaring me in the face, and my lack of food is getting on my last nerve. Plus I normally take medication for chronic arthritis pain and I haven't had that for a week now. Everything I've got hurts, and that is not an exaggeration!! I know that Martha D, still doesn't have an angel, and she's a real sweetheart with lot's of encouraging posts. Here's here profile link http://www.obesityhelp.com/?N=D1067680603. Try contacting her, maybe you two could do the Angel Honors for each other. The light at the end of the tunnel is the dawning of the first day of our new lives. It just seems that right now it's a doggone train!! Happy thoughts, Va 3 SUNRISES UNTIL MY NEW LIFE BEGINS Offishal Paper Monkey and Secretary Extraordinaire My Angels ==> Whitney Lori My Angelettes ==> Whitney H & Lori A

I hear you about the arthritis medicine! I miss my Celebrex!!!! Joy

I've awakened in a different mood each day. I am always kind of depressed before a big event--I think the waiting just gets to me, so I had a day of that. Then my friends at work took me out to lunch and bought me a present. That made me emotional happy to be shown so much love. Then my angel Betty ran into a BIG bump in her road. That made me angry. Then my mother had a heart spell and a real attitude turn toward giving up on life on Thursday. That scared me. You all here have supported and encouraged and amused me through all of it. Now I have an unexpected out of town visit from my younger daughter. Derailed my organization, but what a treat! I fully expect to cry most of the day tomorrow with no real idea why! So glad I am female and can charge it off to that... I sure understand and accept ANYTHING that my fellow first-weekers may be feeling. At least time is moving along a bit faster. My DH bought me a big fluffy stuffed bear to take. I named him BooBoo and I will hang on to him when I cough. My dog is jealous! We'll get through this nerve-wracking time and wonder what all the fuss is about. I did my before pics and measurements tonight. Hope all you other first-weekers have as well. Love you all... Joy "Chief Canary in Charge" "Captain of the First-Weekers"

Robyn: You will be fine on Tuesday. I pray that God will continue to guide your decisions. I know we all have feelings of anxiety and even some we cannot describe as we move forward on our journeys. I would be honored to be your angel. Email with how to contact you and somone who will be with you during your hospital stay so I can reach them and maybe even talk to you. I do have an angel..It is Mary La Fourno

Hello Robin, I am 22 days away and I have been going through so many mixed emotions, my poor hubby I have been so snappy with him. But I understand alot of us get depressed right before surgery and even a little after surgery, this is a very big step for us hun. We know we are going to have to change old habits, one I come to love very much "FOOD", but in the long run we are going to be so much better for it. This is so much easier said then done, but please breathe try and relax, we are here for you if you ever need us. C'mere BIG ((((HUG))) Misty