I'M PETRIFIED!!!!

Don't know about all you guys.. but I'm petrified!!! My surgery date if March 24th..Its all I can think about. I'm so afraid and anxious. Is this normal? So afraid of complications. I'm such a big baby. Only comorbidies i have are sleep apnea and arthritis. I suffer from Anxiety attacks. Please somebody email me and talk to me. I wish my surgery was today so I could just get it over with!!!! Viv

Sorry to here that your like this.. I'm telling you I'm starting to think some thing is wrong with me I don't feel this way at all and my date is the 3rd I hope it don't hit me all at one time I will be thinking about you on your big day...shelly

Hi Vivian, I'm sorry you are having anxiety about your upcoming surgery. Try focusing on the time after your surgery, how great it will be to be on the loosing side! You are a pretty healthy woman without many comorbides. You will be fine. I have sleep apnea also. I just found this out while going through my evaluations. I'm waiting to get the c-pap machine any day now. Positive thoughts now. I'll be thinking of you and sending my prayers your way! Elaine

Hi Vivian. My surgery is also in March. March 29th. Because I live with someone who had the surgery in November, I feel just a little nervous, but not at all pertrified. If it's any help, I can tell you that my friend who had the surgery says she's only sorry she didn't do it sooner. She feels just fine. She is a person of great faith, and simply knew God was with her. She is doing so well that I cant wait! I bet you will do very well too. If your doctor has approved you for surgery, then you must be in medical condition that is conducive to this surgery and all will be better than ever for you!

I read a great book by Paula Peck, RN. called Exodus from Obesity. She has many suggestions. One that is helping me..as Im scared too..(6 days to go) is to write a Dear Me letter. I haven't written mine completely but I do keep writing things down that I want to do when I can walk again. Keeping the list of simple things I want to do.. like walk through my favorite park, or maybe row a canoe/kayak around a pond I visit in the fall walk to the mailbox without pain.. ect. REMIND me why I chose this route. Reaffirming the decision gets me through the fears too. I can post here and get support. I bet I post a few more times in the next 5 days. People here are great when you need a pep talk. Drugs help too. Ask your doc for some xanax. That's what its for. Best to you.

Vivian, Don't feel alone. I'm nervous too. I'm struggling to lose the 15 pounds required for me to have my surgery on 3/25. Which procedure are you having? One thing alot of people tell me is that they were VERY nervous up until surgery, but as soon as it done, the feel remarkably relieved. I think that we are worried that we'll "chicken out" and fail once more. Keep your chin up!!!

Oh Vivian, You could be my sister.... I am petrified as well. I have had PPD and anxiety........................... My surgery is 3/22/04 in Boston... I am trying to take it one day at a time.... ( Harder than it seems).... I am going to talk to the anesthesiologist for some Really strong sedatives before I even get surgery. I feel that I could just get it over with today as well.. I know I will cry in the operating room............ People have really supported me here and I am here to support you! TTFN, Theresa

Hi Theresa my fellow March sister... how are you holding up? I'm doing a little better actually. Keep in touch please Vivian [email protected]

Hi Viv Im petrified too. My date is March 7th i start my liquid diet tomorrow and im scared ill screw it up. Then im scared bout during surgery- after surgery and of course recovery. I dont thin i ever thought my insurance would approve me and now it is just so surreal. I too wi**** was just over with so i could stop being scared and get on with it. I also have anxiety and sleep apnea. I wish you the best and people like you and myself i hope for a fast surgery fast recovery.