surgery date scheduled

I got my approval, surgery date, and preop date all on Friday and now I am starting to freak. Found out on Friday and I go for preop on Tuesday, surgery is scheduled for the 18th. I've been looking at the site for years but only started my journey in mid April. Even though it's been a couple of months things did move quickly for me. I had a few bumbs with insurance but reading other peoples stories, that's all it was...bumbs. Just missing paperwork, and checking for preexisting(they try and get you any way they can) but in the end I had dotted my i's and crossed the t's and was approved. I was told at first I would be responsible for 8 thousand but found out Friday that I pay nothing, and I got it in writing so I count myself lucky. My doctor didn't make me do a special diet before hand but I meet with the dietician on Tuesday so I may have to start something for the next two weeks. I have 3 close friends who have had the surgery and see the drastic changes in them but for some reason I have a hard time picturing myself thin. I am the youngest of 6(i'm 35) and the only overweight one(257 lbs). I've been overweight my entire life, my ideal bodyweight was reached in third grade so I just can't even picture it in my wildest dreams. I am looking forward to it, just a little freaked out. I have never had anything come easy so I just have this gut feeling that something will go wrong. I'm trying to stay positive, but preparing for the worst. I am sure this is normal, but I just think about what if.........My husband is very supportive, but to my worrying about what if his response is, "you'll be gone, why worry about it" Man he really knows how to put me at ease! He has been supportive; and if I really think about it he's right, why worry, what will happen will happen and we will deal with it then. Just wanted to say good luck to everyone.

Good morning Sue, I know things can get overwhelming but as the days go by they seem to slow down and at least I've been able to handle them alot better. In other words it does get better, trust me. We can sit and think about all the negative ir we can choose to sit and think about the positive. It's up to you. I have my surgery on July 6th, 2 days and a wake up and I could'nt be more happier,,I wi**** was tomorow. I really want to get a jump start on my new life. Best of luck to you and my the good Lord be with you. Cheri

Hey Sue! Congrats! I am a July18th Surgery person also! I will be thinking about you and will say a prayer for you. Things are going to be great..we will both be losing before we know it!