Not feeling calm

Hi everybody,ok I am having surgery in less than 2 days and i just can't seem to find that calm feeling so many of you talk about having just before surgery. I have all the confidence in the world in my doctor and the hospital and I truly believe that I am making the right decision for me. Am I ready?? oh yes most definately!!! So why am feeling like I could just jump out of my skin any minute and the emotions running through me, I never realized I had so many. Any suggestions?? I just feel like I am going and I could at any given minute.. Please

Hey Dawn, First the "standard" WLS answer is, you're feelings are a natural part of the WLS process and I'm sure that's right. That being said,... I can only tell you what works for me.... (kinda of preachy,..sorry) 1. I'm a Christian. I believe in a loving God and a resurrected living Christ who loves me so much that he died for my sins. 2. SO, for me, I turned the whole WLS process over to God. 3. There were 'Soooo' many places in this process where God could have stopped the whole thing COLD. So many tests, clearances, and approvals. 4. So far, I've sailed right on through...So it must be "cool" with God and therefor it's cool with me. My soul is at rest. FAITH is the key for me. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11.1 I pray God will send you peace. Feel free to email, and God Bless! Jeff

Jeff I just want to say thank you first for reponding, I have been going crazy wondering if anyone was out there.. lol and secondly for your kind words of wisdom. I pray everyday that everything will be fine (and I believe that it will) I think I just needed some some reassurance from someone who or has gone through the wls process. Thank you so much and good luck on your journey...I will be praying for you as well..

Thanks for your prayers, my wife had Open RnY back in Oct. of 2004. She's lost over 150 lbs and she looks great! She's had "ZERO" complcations! She's my motivation for having my surgery!!! You're going to do great too!! Have a great Wednesday and a speedy recovery. Jeff

the days before my wls were filled with every emotion in the book, and yet when I sat quietly, this sense of peace came over me. i was just so sure i was doing the right thing, the fear fell away. read Jeremiah 29:11-14... blessings to you. find that quiet place. breathe. breathe. breathe.

Thanks Joe I will do that...

I had the same feeling off and on pre-op. I didn't sleep the night before surgery because of nerves. I had full confidence in my surgeon, full confidence in the hospital, but there was this worry that something would go wrong - a complication, a postponed or cancelled surgery, etc. My emotions ran wild the 2 days before surgery. The clear liquid diet certainly didn't help - it really helped make me realize that this is really going to happen. Which brought on the worry that I would be totally miserable after surgery. I'm a week post-op now. Zero complications, zero problems. I've been lucky, I know. If I could relive the whole experience, I would. It was so great, that I would go through all of it again. You will be okay. Sure, there are risks, but you know this going into it. I'm sure you also know the odds of those risks happening to you. They're actually pretty low, and for the next 2 days, just try to stay calm. This too shall pass I hope you have a wonderful experience

You are ready. You've come this far, jumped through all the hoops, you're more than ready. It's normal to be nervous and anxious. I think I only slept for a couple of hours the night before my surgery. But now I'm 2 weeks post op, and doing great. I'm happy, healthier than I've been in years, and am starting to love life again. Just remind yourself that you are ready. You're anxious because for you it's unchartered territory, but you will be okay. Many have gone before you to assure that the path is there and can be treaded safely. Leia