depression

Ok guys .. here's another entry from the crazy woman . Can anyone tell me why Ive been so depressed the past week or so? I was elated to get my surgery date but a few days later and since Ive just been so depressed. I should be jumping for joy! Ive got my date, everything is approved and Im on the track to getting my life back. Why cant I shake this feeling? Its really disheartening and scary. If I feel this crappy before surgery -- how the Heck am I gonna handle it afterwards? Im usually a totally upbeat person and usually dont have this problem, even my kids have noticed -- anyone else feeling anything remotely like this? Pre Op Blues? Hugs, Deb

Deb, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about and no hun you are not crazy. I cry one day, ok the next, and so on and so on. This is a huge step for us and it is basically like you said, Pre Op Blues. I went this morning and bought a pill crusher at the drugstore so I will be able to take my pills afterward if they are not chewable. I have bought alot of the stuff I think I will need to be drinking already, I go for my pre op tomorrow. So yea, you are definitely not alone on this one. Sue 273/258/?/150 T-14 days & counting

Deb, I am glad you posted this. I am scheduled for surgery July 11, 2005 and I am a mess. like the rest of you.. happy one day...excited the next.. depressed...then crying.. then confused..they happy.. then crying.. you get the drift. You are probably scared ****less... feel like a failure.. etc.. you are not a failure and you are normal for being scared... and just know that we are all here and we all understand.. and we want you to succeed... we can totally do this together..no1 else gets this.. but we do and thts sumthin to smile about

I feel the same way. My date is July 12th, and I've started eating again. I lost weight and was feeling good now I'm panicking. I've even thought of not have surgery, but only for a second. I think we are all on such a rollercoaster of emotion, and huge changes are coming...Change is scary and this will be huge!

I also am unsure one minute then flying high the next. I just wi**** was over and months from now already. We are so lucky to have this forum so we know we aren't alone and that we are all normal. Hang in there it will be all over soon and we will be lighter and wondering what we were worrying about. Carie

Hi Deb and no you are not alone. I went thru that for quite some time. I still am once in a while. It depends on my day. I also quit smoking recently for the surgery so I believe that has alot to do with my emotional rollercoaster.. I still have to have my 1 on 1 and pre-admission testing done next week then I'm all set for July 6th. I can't wait to get this overwith and start a new beginning of my new life. I think we all can't wait. Like someone said, "change is always hard" and scaring. Cheri