It just hit me

I've had a date for a week now. And I just called the doctors to ask about who I needed to send the paperwork to for Short Term disability, and it suddenly hit me, that this is real. I've been very fortunate in how quickly this has gone and I know this is the right decision for me, but OMG, the anxiety just caught up with me. So I thought I'd share because I know I'm not the only one going through this. Thinking of you all. Only 29 days to go (not that I'm counting or anything)

I'm not having anxiety yet. I guess cause even though I had a date I still need to be approved. 33 more days for me.

OMG am I having anxiety or what? I can't stand myself latley. I really wish I could do this now. Well good luck and God bless. This is a great board. You'll like it here. The people are so nice.******************cheri

It i****ting me in little spurts... but I also feel like I have been prepared for a while. However, this morning I suddenly went into mourning because I realized I won't be needing to buy diet pepsi anymore after a couple of weeks. Right now, diet pepsi is my life. The idea that I have exactly 18 more days to drink it makes me oh-so sad!!!!

"Right now, diet pepsi is my life. The idea that I have exactly 18 more days to drink it makes me oh-so sad!!!! " Amen to that...

wow u look that good now in ur pic . man what are u goin to look like after

I'm right there with you except my vice is diet coke preferably from a fountain. I've given it up several times over the years but I keep coming back to it. I won't be buying anymore for the my house or my bf's so I have to drink it all before the surgery. I'm choosing to suffer through withdrawal on the pain meds from the surgery. Hopefully its the right decision but I don't want to give it up any sooner then I have to. I have one every morning and I keep wondering if I'll even be able to act human without it after surgery. 28 days and counting.

I know how you guys are feeling. I am all of a sudden very apprehensive and its sort of mind boggling. And I am not ashamed to say it is a bit intimidating and scary at times. I try to keep my mind off it and do other things. I was trying to find the thread about what to bring to the hospital but can't locate it. Also have we started a thread on post surgery foods / drinks to have on hand. Sue 273/264/?/150 T-20 days & counting...

OMG!!! What else could I possibly think of right now!?!?!?!? I cannot believe only 18 more days. Reading the post had to run to the bathroom with nerves ( ). I am so nervous. Trying to get everything ready...trying protein drinks, finding vitamins and oh yeah the liquid that I will be on for the first week. Good luck!!!!