The "Big" Day

I received my date it's May 5th. I am soooooo nervous but at the same time excited. I am so afraid of going under anesthia. I need as much support as possible from people such as yourself who understand what I'm going through. My friends and family support me 100 percent but they can't relate on what i'm going through mentally. so please keep me motivated with positive thoughts. Thank-you and May God Bless us all

Hey Tanya!!! I know EXACTLY what you are feeling!! My date is May 17th...and I can't wait!! I had my first surgery that I remember (well actually 2 in the same month) on my gallbladder a few years ago and I freaked out!!! The whole anesthesia thing is what got me!! But let me tell you, by my second surgery, I actually looked foward to those last few seconds before I was out. I know....it sounds CRAZY!! I never said I wasn't...but it's just the coolest feeling. The only part that really scares me is the IV...I hate needles!! The one thing that kept me going in the hospital and I'm sure will keep me from breaking out into nervous tears this time is the fact that I know that those people in the hospital know what they are doing. They get paid to be the best at what they do just like I do at my job. I take a great amount of pride in my work as I expect that they do as well... You are just having the jitters before surgery. It's normal!!! You should be excited!!!! I know I am! This is going to be the greatest thing that has ever happened to us!!!!! And aren't we lucky to get to share it with eachother?!?!?!?!?! Wendy

Your so right, I Guest it's just jitters. I do look forward to being able to wear sexy clothing and walking down the street without thinking is everyone watching me? or walk with my friends in the mall without huffing and puffing. Yes we are lucky to share our experiences and concerns with each other thanks.

Hi Tanya, My surgery is scheduled the day before yours on May 4th. I to, am a little nervous, but I have a lot of faith in my surgeon and the people who will be in the operating room with me. We are going to be fine and just think 2 months from now it will be over with and we will be posting how much we have lost. From all the post I have read over the last couple of months I think the surgery will turn out fine its the 2-3 weeks after when we have to make big adjustments. But that's fine with me as long as in the long run I feel healthy and not winded all the time. I look forward to shopping not just to buy nice clothes but because I will be able to walk for more than two minutes without my back cramping up. You were also right about have the support of family and friends but I think only the peole who are actually facing this surgery can relate to what our feelings are. Please e-mail anytime and we can motivate each other. Best of luck and I will remember you in my prayers. karen

Hi Tanya, Welcome to the May WLS Board. We all know where you are at. You want to scream , laugh , dance , shout and cry all at the same time. How can one person feel so happy and so scared at the same time. It's totally normal. Each of us has been there and will still be like that right up to the minute of surgery. And we will all make it and be so AWESONE in a few mons. Just have to hang in there. We are here for each other. Jean