I am getting a little nervous

Well we are back from our road trip. Spent the last two weeks traveling around the mid-west and enjoyed every part of it. Now my surgery is next Wednesday and I am having weird dreams and I am getting the feeling "am I doing the right thing". Can you tell me that this is something most people go thru? My stomach is beginning to ache and I feel very jittery inside. Just the thought of the surgery gets me going. I know that I will feel much better after it is all done. But I need everyone prayers for this. All of the messages I have read say that this surgery is the best thing they have done and I am going with that. Keep me in your prayers for a good one.

Good luck with everything, Bertha. Everyone gets nervous before surgery. It will be easier than you think. I'm sending you positive energy.

Thanks so much for the positive energy I need it badly. I keep asking myself what am I doing. But I know this is for the best.

Bertha: I am right there with you. I am scheduled for Tuesday and I start my clear liquids tomorrow. My nerves are really starting to kick in, but I am just trusting God to get me through this so I can be healthy! I was talking about eating my "last meal" with my neighbor and she just said, "next summer, you won't be feeling this way." She was right. I will be healthier! I will be praying for you on Wednesday! God bless! Melissa

I will send up many prayers for you. And I know that God will see us both through this. Most people probably feels this way just before surgery. At least we will have each other to help....My whole family keeps telling me just wait until next summer also and boy I can just see myself (of course in my head). Can't wait. And my husband will have his July 10th. So I can help him out. I am sending you a prayer angel: to keep you warm.....

Wow - I'm feeling nervous already too - and I have 2 months to go yet. I'm even reconsidering the procedure for something less invasive. So this nervousness and second guessing is normal, huh?

Yep. I think it is well worth it. Do you have a surgery date yet? You sound like myself about 2 months ago. But no more second guessing. But the nerves really do get to jumping and being scared go along with it. But just think about next summer how nice you will be looking and how much more healthy you will be feeling. Good luck with your decision. Here is an angel to keep you company along the way...

Gypsie... What a WOW moment just seeing your beautiful face in your wedding pic. In no time you will have it all back. I am choising lapband surgery as it is less invasive and can last for a long long time. When I get to my goal weight and find myself gaining weight I can go in to get a fill and with the restriction I can return to losing weight and as I have said it can go on and on. I know as the rny I must also be continuously taking in my nutrients (vitamins,pro- teins and some added stuff..)it's all part of taking good care of yourself which we would do if we were on the right track even without surgery. It's a life long commit- ment to our own health. I haven't had a surgery date at this time but I have been preparing for it for 1 and1/2 years. I am exercising, eating as if I am post surgical (only more but within range), and taking in the nutrients...I feel great and the vision I have for myself is only en- hanced by my actions with the complete support of my pcp and nut. Take care and I am sure you will do well with your decision for surgery. Hugs and my support and positive thoughts for you...Amber

Bertha, Talk about weird dreams. OF all things I dreamt that my dog was outside and the incredible hulk was coing to get him. I remember yelling his name and my husband ran and rescued him. What is that about? My surgery is Monday. I am very excited, I have just decided that since God brought me this far, he will bring me through it. Trust in him, here are a few scriptures that I have been meditating on. Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the day approaching. Bertha I really hope this helps! Good luck, you will do great. I will try to get my husband to post as soon as I am out on Monday! Have a blessed day! Donna K.