May 13th is my day

Well I am on my way to having a RNY and sometimes I feel like I wan to turn around and run away. I read some of the posts on the complications forum and they scare the hell out of me. Some days I am really excited but sometimes I just start freaking out about it. Is anyone else having these feelings?

My date is May 12th and I am having similar feelings--they go with the various thoughts I am having. I check out the posts, but I have made the decision to stay away from the troubling ones. Yes, complications can and may happen. I do not want to put energy into negative, worrisome places. Instead I am staying focused on the positive and the opportunities and possibilities that are before me. It is like anything else--we can be our own worse enemy--we have been--maybe today is the day we begin loving ourselves more and doing it in positive ways. As we prepare mentally and emotionally for our surgery. Blessings to you and to all who are embarking on the journey soon.

Thanks that means alot to me. I hope that you do great with you surgery as well. I will keep you in my prayers on May 12th.

Hi girls, My date is also on the 13th and I ditto what Jackie has said. The boards are great source of information but they also tend to be used more by people with complications or issues. The people who have no complications do not stay linked to the board as long. My perception that is. I have decided that the complication to my health far out weigh the complications with the surgery. That usually keeps me grounded when my anxieties try and get the best of me. We'll keep each other posted and help one another along the way.O.K? Looking forward to getting to know you. Brenda b

I am feeling better now, I do freak out sometimes though lol :P I started my presurgery protein diet today and its ok but makes me bloated. Good luck with your surgery its nice to see a face of someone that will go through the same thing as me on the same day, pretty cool .

I am also having surgery on May 13. I am very nervous as well. I have never had surgery of any kind. I just joined this website today, but I will try and get a picture up soon. My birthday is August 14 and I will be 40 years old. I have been dreading this birthday, but maybe with losing weight I won't dread it as much. Good luck to you both! I would love to keep in touch with anyone having surgery around this time.