Surgery scheduled for May 24th!

Is anyone else out there that is pre-op an emotional basket case? I am a mixture of excitment for my future and concern for the unknowns regarding the surgery. I am feeling "alone in my house" because it feels like no one understands how I am feeling, yet I really don't know how to explain how I feel either! I am just looking forward to getting it over with and moving on to better times! Best wishes to everyone that is having their surgery this month, I will keep you all in my prayers. Carolyn (I am normally a very upbeat person, just having a hard time with all this!)

Carolyn- I am in the same boat as you. My surgery is May 24th also, and time seems to have stopped since I found that out. I am excited yet scared all at once. My family is wishing it would hurry up and come by so they can see me upbeat. You might try some of these things if you haven't already. I cleaned, making dinner for freezer so they can just heat them up, went through all my clothes and put them in big rubbermaid containers with the sizes on them..... I can go all the way down to a size 14, then I will have to buy more clothes. I have tried reading but my mind wanders too much to do so, and the most helpful tool is reading posts or putting posts on here to see how other people have managed. They are very nice. You will be in my prayers along with all the others who have and haven't had their surgery yet. Take care and God bless- Melissa

I'm also on the 24th and you both described exactly how I feel. One minute I'm so excited, the next I'm full of nerves. I guess that's to be expected. Just remember that we are all experiencing this jumble of feelings and we will get through it together! Kim

I'm right there with you for the 24th. I had my pre-op testing yesterday and my final meeting with the dr. I had to sign this form that listed all the things that could happen; from death to an ulcer. I knew all this, but actually reading it all together and signing my name that I realized all this was a big reality check. I thoroughly trust my surgeon and realize all this is in God's hands, but it still doesn't stop me from going from one emotional extreme to the other. I guess that's normal! Best of luck and a prayer for all of you! Anita

Carolyn, Kimberly, Anita, Marilynn it is great meeting people who are having surgery the same day! You will all be in my prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. This board is great to get to talk to so many people having and already have had surgery. I am getting over being sick and on antibiotics so hopefully all will go well and I won't have to reschedule my surgery. God bless you all. - Melissa

Hi Melissa! Just wanted to add myself to that list for May 24. Hope yours doesn't get rescheduled and hope you feel better soon. Veronica

Well hello May 24th and 25th patients. Yes I will keep you all in my prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I just want all of you to know I haven't left anyone out. Prayer is a powerful thing! As for your sinus infection hun, I feel you. I still am congested and taking my antibiotics praying to keep this surgery date. Hope you get to keep yours for the 25th also. Thank you all for your posts, and support. I can't wait till we are all on the loosing side together. God bless you all.- Melissa

Including Me,Our Gang May 24,2004 also .God Bless And TakeCare Marilynn

Carolyn, I know just what you mean. My surgery is scheduled for may 27th,2004 and Im extremely excited, but yet wondering if I will have any complications. My husband says hes with me, mostly all the way. I am a self pay and he doesnt like that part. He really doesnt want to talk about it with me. I've told my family, my mom and friends about this surgery. Not one person seems interested to hear my fears, joys nothing! Well I do have one person, but shes just trying to talk me out of it. And by the way shes not over weight. I guess she doesnt know where Im comming from. Because she doesnt know what its like thinking about a heart attack in the near future, or diabetes down the road. I feel that Im doing something that will benefit me and my family. But I feel that im in this alone. Not a good feeling! Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. You will fly through this and so will I. God Bless, Donna

BASKET CASE? Yes, that's the word that suits me to a T this week. I've had so many things happen this week to add to my emotional roller coaster ride. Let's see-my folks had a huge fight and separated after 39 years of marriage, I was pink slipped at my job(knew that was coming because I was only contracted for a year, but it still stinks), my dogs attacked another dog today and it's still hospitalized, I have a sinus infection, and I've hurt my heel so bad I can hardly walk. Sorry, didn't mean to have my very own pity party. Thanks for lettin' me vent. COME ON MAY 25th. See ya'll on the losin' side. Christie