Tommorrow is the day!!!!!!!

I know everyone is probably tired of me sounding like a broken record but I am still scared about this surgery. I called my surgeon yesterday and he gave me some tranquilizers to keep calm but they are not helping other than making me sleepy. I am afraid that I will have a panic attack on the way to the hospital in the morning and then try and run away. I really do not know why I feel this way as I have had surgeries before and everything has been fine.My inner voice is not telling me anything either as when that does I always listen but it seems to be silent. I have felt better after the responses from my fellow WLS friends so please keep the words of encouragement coming for the rest of today so I can have the strength to go through with this. My wife is going to bring my laptop to the hospital on Thursday and if all goes well I will try to let everyone know I am OK. I am praying for everyone today who is having their surgery and hope others will do the same for me. Thanks for a sympathetic ear. Joel Droba

Congrats on your day finally arriving! It is very normal to be scared, even though you have gone through surgery before... each experience is new and different... I went through the same thing. Just try and relax- I know that's easier said than done... but you will do fine! On your way to the hospital tomorrow, take a few deep breathes and know that what you are about to do is going to better your life so much! It will be so worth it You hang in there and know that I will be praying for you and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Be positive and your anxiety will soon diminish... and know that it is okay to be scared... I am sure you are in good hands... take care of yourself and I look forward to hearing how it went when you're feeling better. Good Luck Bonnie

You will do just fine ... Don't think about it just go along for the ride ... every thing will be just great..Good Luck.. Shelly -33

Joel, I was the same way the day before my surgery. I had my surgery on Thurs March 10th. I had absolutely no pain. I think you will be amazed at how easy it is. I'm almost 3 weeks post op and have lost 32 lbs already. I am also eating regular foods now, just have to chew it up real good. I haven't had to take any diabetic pills since the surgery. Don't worry, it will all be fine!!!!!! Rick Felzien St Joseph, MO

Thanks for the response, It is nice to hear from another guy that they felt the way I feel now. I am feeling much better about it and am now very excited to have it done. When I wake up in recovery I am going to be so happy and then I can't wait to see my wifes smiling face as her beautiful smile will definatly let me know I am alive!!!!!! Thanks to everyone for your kind words they have definetly helped and I know I am in good hands with my surgeon and with god. So let the weight loss begin!!!!!! Joel I wonder if my taste buds will change much. I hope not since I am an award winning Hotel chef and that would not be good. Oh well better than being dead at age 45.