Why am I so upset?

I finally got a surgery date today (5 min. ago) and I thought I would be happy. I'm finding it very hard not to cry. I went thru all the freaking testing in the last month and a half just to get to this place. I rushed everyone and everything to get here. Now I'm just so upset and can't stop. Did anyone else go thru this? Steff

I got my date yesterday and was thrilled, although, by the time I went to bed last night I was so emotional I was in tears. I don't think it was because of the date, although it may be freaking me out more than I thought. I'm having trouble with negative comments from friends so I think it's a little bit of both. I'm not going to let it get me down though. Don't you let it get you down either, we've come this far. We're both ready to go all the way so we need to stop questioning ourselves when the reality sets in. Good luck. What is your date?

Girl! I really thought I would be so happy about getting my date.. I got it on Wednesday... It all happened in 1 day.. the testing.. the date.. oh gosh! I think you and I are going through the same thiing.. its like... you really wanted this..and still do and devoted all this time and energy and it didnt seem real.. just went through the motions..then ...BAM!!!! REALITY... you really did this..you got this far.. and it will happen.. and your in shock.. thats my guess because thats how i feel..but please know that even if no1 understands you..even you sometimes.. we are here.. and its an amazing thing.. and we got your back! Maya feel free to e-mail me JULY 11th!

Well, this is a huge thing. You have made a life-affecting decision. I was excited and terrified at the same time when I got my date. It is very emotional. I guess it is also possible you aren't REALLY sure it is time to do this. So remember... you can change your mind up until the time they put you under anesthesia. Just because you have a date doesn't mean the decision has been entirely taken away from you.

When the coordinator called me last week and told me I had a date my mind went blank. And after we hung up I called her back just to make sure she said what she said.. I am happy because I hated those test I had to go through to get approved. I also rushed everyone. And I am thankful for my pcp because he helped me when I felt lost.

(((Steff))) Big hugs coming at ya! This is a very scary thing. I've been going through some strange emotions the last few days. It's all good - hang in there! We're here for you. Peaceful prayers for you! HUGS Kimberly

Thanks for the encouragaing responses. I'm feeling much better now. I think the weeks of running around getting tests finally got to me and it was all just so overwhelming. thanks again, Steff