June 1 !!! Almost here....Anyone have any.....

Anyone having any last minute panic attacks? Mind racing with last minute questions or fears? Is it all you can think about or what?! I can't believe it. Here it is Sunday night. I just have to get through Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday morning we leave at 3:30 a.m. for the hospital. My surgery is at 7 a.m. WOW! Here's what I've been feeling: 1. OMG...have I forgotten anything? 2. I better get used to these protein drinks... 3. What if I don't like them after surgery? 4. How sore will I REALLY be? 5. Will I wake up before I should? 6. Will I have a hard time waking up? 7. Will the morephine make me vomit? 8. Really, how bad is it going to hurt? 9. Is there going to be a tube in my throat while I'm awake? 10. How long is that tube going to be in there? 11. Will the tube make me freak? 12. OMG....I'm so excited!! 13. Oh, Wednesday....hurry up and get here!! 14. When will I be able to sleep on my stomach again? 15. If I sleep more than an hour, will I get a blood clot??? 16. How am I going to sleep after this? 17. Oh Dear God, please help me to tolerate water and protein and be able to drink it and help me tolerate the dietary changes. Please be with me throughout this journey. Please help me to become a better wife and mother and a better, happier person. In Jesus name.... 18. What if it doesn't work? What if I accomplish nothing? 19. That's impossible. 20. Oh, this is ridiculous...I've got to get some sleep!! I'm curious to know how everyone else is feeling with their approaching surgery date. Pam 249 - RNY - June 1st

Hello, Pam. My surgery is the day after yours, and I think that I have asked almost every question on your list, with the addition of a few others (and a little less bargaining with God). I don't really know how I'm feeling. I go through cycles of "gee, I'm going to look FABULOUS when I've lost all of this weight" all the way to "I'd better get my will together so my cat is taken care of when I die on the operating table." Mainly, I'm going back and forth between being totally numb to being a nervous wreck. I haven't packed yet, but in my mind I have taken everything to the hospital with me but the kitchen sink. I have stocked up on jello, broth, applesauce, and yogurt. I've bought multivitamins and sent my mother to the health food store for protein powders. I have educated my entire extended family and half my church on the surgical procedure. Now, all I have to do is get through the next three days without going insane! Good luck to you. Hopefully, you're taking this better than I am! Chantel 345-RNY-June 2

Hi Pamela: My surgery is two weeks from tomorrow, but I am having some of those same thoughts. Right now, I wish you the very best and a speedy recovery. From what I've read from other people's posts, those doubts and fears are normal. Just keep your faith in God and He'll get you through this. I'm just telling myself that a lot of people have been praying for me as far as having this surgery and I asked God to have His Will - whatever that may be. If He doesn't block the surgery, just accept it as His Will and know that He will get you through safely and help you to be successful. God bless! Rebecca

Hi Pam, yes I am feeling all the same emotions that you are. I have all the same questions you I can tell you that the whey protein drink is not so bad, I bought some ahead of time and tried it last night. You will be fine with it. If I can drink it anyone canlol Hope all goes well for you. JoAnn

My date is June 2nd, I'm so ready to start my new life I don't have anything but positive thoughts.You will be just fine just stay positive.Thumbs up. Norm

I know EXACTLY how you feel. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30AM on June 1st. I've asked myself the same questions a billion and one times. Here's to speedy recoveries!!

I know that you are as relieved as I am to have almost over. Bless you and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Hi Pam, Well June 1st is my day also. I will be at the hospital at 5:30am and can't wait till everything is over and I wake up to a new life. I have been very busy putting my affairs in order. My best friend arrives on Tuesday at 11:45 from DC. She will be here for about a week. After 7 years I went back to New Orleans and pickup my things from storage. I got back this morning around 1am. I also completed my Will. Keeping myself busy has been key. I haven't bounced off the walls yet, but everyone says they can honestly see how happy I am. I just want to tell everyone that I will be praying for them and us for a safe uneventful surgery. My bonus is that today is my 55 birthday, so on Wednesday June 1st my new start is my birthday present to myself and is the first day of the rest of my life. God's speed to all of us

Happy Birthday to you, Carolyn!! Best of luck to you on the 1st...I pray you have a speedy recovery with zero complications and a WONDERFUL new life! Pam

Thank God it's not just me. I thought I was going crazy!LOL My surgery is June 6th and the panic attacks are worse then ever. I have about the same questions and fears going through my mind as yours. I just want that day to hurry up and come so I can get the healing ball rolling now! I remember I couldn't wait for the Gastric Bypass process ball to get rolling and now look where I am at. Though all of this ha**** me I don't think I will feel the worst of it until Sunday afternoon into the evening. I will be tossing and turning and it doesn't help that my baby girls will be going to grandma's Sunday morning so I am going to be missing them like crazy. I know I am going to cry but I know I will be seeing them on the following Saturday and I will be calling them like crazy too! Anyway I will be saying a prayer for you and I am excited for you and your surgery. We look forward to hearing from you once your up and at it. God bless and good luck Regina