NERVES

Well, I am having surgery on the 24th of May. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO nervous and so anxious. Since my initial approval, the days have moved too fast. Please pray for me as I prepare for surgery. Thanks

Hi Lakisha: I'm also scheduled for surgery on the 24th...and I understand how you're feeling. I've been so calm....until today !!! Now it just all seems so real. I'm positive we'll do great....but prayers are definately on their way. I with ya !!! Jean May24th LAP RNY 255/255/150

Nerves are normal!! I'm 2-1/2 weeks out now and I had days when I thought I was literally going to shake out of my skin, LOL! I just kept thinking "It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing...It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing..." and praying, praying, praying for peace. The morning of my surgery I was completely at peace and calm. We're all here for you!! Keep posting and getting feedback. You'll be just fine! Something else that helped me was to actually write out what my fears were. What EXACTLY was I nervous about. When I did that, I realized that I wasn't actually worried about the surgery and/or problems with the surgery (I mean, of course I had the "I hope I don't die and my kids never see me again" thoughts - that's completely normal) because I trusted my surgeon completely, but 99% of my fears were the afterwards - what was my life going to be like? That may or may not be the case with you. Keep writing, praying, and reaching out!! Like I said, we're all here for you! Michelle

Nerves are normal!! I'm 2-1/2 weeks out now and I had days when I thought I was literally going to shake out of my skin, LOL! I just kept thinking "It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing...It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing..." and praying, praying, praying for peace. The morning of my surgery I was completely at peace and calm. We're all here for you!! Keep posting and getting feedback. You'll be just fine! Something else that helped me was to actually write out what my fears were. What EXACTLY was I nervous about. When I did that, I realized that I wasn't actually worried about the surgery and/or problems with the surgery (I mean, of course I had the "I hope I don't die and my kids never see me again" thoughts - that's completely normal) because I trusted my surgeon completely, but 99% of my fears were the afterwards - what was my life going to be like? That may or may not be the case with you. Keep writing, praying, and reaching out!! Like I said, we're all here for you! Michelle

Okay - I've tried this twice and it's not come through! So, if this posts 2-3 times, SORRY!! Nerves are normal!! I'm 2-1/2 weeks out now and I had days when I thought I was literally going to shake out of my skin, LOL! I just kept thinking "It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing...It will be over soon...I'm doing the right thing..." and praying, praying, praying for peace. The morning of my surgery I was completely at peace and calm. We're all here for you!! Keep posting and getting feedback. You'll be just fine! Something else that helped me was to actually write out what my fears were. What EXACTLY was I nervous about. When I did that, I realized that I wasn't actually worried about the surgery and/or problems with the surgery (I mean, of course I had the "I hope I don't die and my kids never see me again" thoughts - that's completely normal) because I trusted my surgeon completely, but 99% of my fears were the afterwards - what was my life going to be like? That may or may not be the case with you. Keep writing, praying, and reaching out!! Like I said, we're all here for you! Michelle

I've tried to post this several times, so we'll try again!! Nerves are completely normal. There were days that I felt like I was going to shake out of my skin!! I kept praying and praying and praying and saying to myself "I will be fine...I'm doing the right thing...I will be fine...I'm doing the right thing." One thing that really helped me was to write down exactly what it was I was fearful of. I completely and totally trusted my surgeon, so the fear of death with my surgery was fairly small (in fact, I was only afraid that my children wouldn't ever see me again - not any other fear of dying) but really my fear was the afterwards. What would my life be like afterwards? I've never really been small so I didn't know what it would be like (still don't - I'm only 2-1/2 weeks out!!) and how would I adjust to the eating 'rules'? Keep writing, keep reaching out, we're all here for you! Please e-mail me if there's anything that I can do. Also, read my profile and you'll see that you're not alone!! Michelle

Lakisha, I am having surgery on May 23rd. May 24 is my 33rd birthday. I thought this surgery would be a excellent present. As I approach my last day before surjery the nerves are building. I know exactly how you feel. Please keep in touch. Your not alone. Penny

Hi- I have less than 24 hours! I feel so nervous and crazy! We jumped through hoops- now lets get with it. Think positive - I am going to walk through the mall later and look at all the clothes I will be able to wear. I am going to concentrate on what to me to this place. I also feel like crying- anyone else feel this way. It is normal- we are facing, what we think of as a optional surgery- would we be as worried if it were a gall bladder? I think not. Second, we (hopefully) have mourned out attachment to food- I have not eaten in almost 2 weeks. We will have a rough week and slowly be reborn. It is a price we have to pay. I do not want to go back to hunger pangs, being loked at, ridiculed, have a hard time walking, buying clothing etc... I think I wil make a list in my journey section to keep up the positive! Lets try it!

I've been very weepy for the past several days. Today was too busy with that HORRIBLE bowel prep to do much crying. Would like to find the MAN (had to be a guy) who invented Colyte and shake him silly. I've been on broth and clear liquids for two days now....tomorrow will be three...and I'm sick of them already. My stomach is growling and I was close to throwing in the towel and saying "forget it.....just bring me a pizza". But then I realize I'm so tired of feeling this way. And on Tuesday I can start over. We'll all do great !!!! Jean Lap RNY May 24 255/255/150