Surgery on June 28

I am excited and nervous.. How have you managed last minute nerves?

Hi Sylvia! My surgery is on the same day as yours. I also just had carpal tunnel surgery 2 days ago and since I made it through that one, it gives me hope that the other one will just be a little tougher. I don't have my protein and vitamins yet though - do you? Cindy Lou Who

Thanks so much for your words. Actually I found out today at the pre-op that the surgery got moved up to the 23. I am taking the day off tomorrow to purchase all the last minute things.. ie.. the vitamins and clear liquid stuff. I have been on protein drinks for a month now and have lost some weight, 6 lbs for the last week. I purchased mine at the doctor's office. It tastes delicious. I'll e-mail you the branch name. I eat a small dinner. Take care and good luck! Sylvia

Hi, I'm a June 28er also. I was originally scheduled for May 31 but there was an insurance glitch. I have vitamins, protein powder, Crystal Light, soup, etc. I'm VERY excited!!! Betsy

well how i handled my nerves.... I had to go on antidepressants and blood pressure meds cause my blood pressure shot up dangerously high. I have to say being on the Xanax those 2 weeks pre op kept me sleeping tooo well just before. I had additional stress in my life so it was needed. Now looking back i dont know why i was so nervous! LOL all went fine and i feeel great. lisa

I am scheduled for June 28th also! I have to do a 10 day liquid protien diet which is really hard. The taste of the protein shakes make me gag but there's not much choice to get in all I need. Having to focus on getting through the liquid diet is helping me deal with it one day at a time. I am not very nervous about the surgery actually. I trust my MD and realize that I have to turn over control to him for a few hours. Like everybody, I don't want to die but the odds are in my favor that all will be fine. I'm so excited to finally take charge of my weight and my life - it's worth it to me to deal with some stress to impact my health. Good Luck!!!