Hi there. Surgery 8/9/04

Hi there. This is my first post. My surgery is on 8/9. I'm getting nervous. Not having second thoughts or anything. Just nerves I guess. How are all of you dealing with stress, worries, etc? I have tried meditation, but I can't seem to clear my mind. Hehe.

I was thinking last night I might need to have some xanax prescribed to me to help me relax ! I am so stressed about it! One minute I know everything will be fine the next I am planning my own funeral! But it only gets to me at night when I am going to bed that is when the bad thoughts creep in! I personally am trying to ignore all the negative and focus on the good! I have tried a few things but I am starting to think some therapy and some xanax m ight do me good! Well good luck and if you find anything that helps let me know! Thanks kristin

I do the exact same thing. I lie in bed and all of a sudden all these bad thoughts creep into my head. I actually made an appointment with a local cemetary to get all my paperwork ready 'just in case'. Talk about paranoid. I think therapy would be a good idea. I just wish my insurance had a little better mental healthcare. Thanks for your reply. Good luck to you!

Hi Emily, Congratulations on your date. I've been fighting nervousness with depression. FUN FUN. I'm not having a problem with fear.. more with self loathing.. everytime I see my fat body I long for the soon to be skinny one. Anyway.. the wait will be over before we know it and we will all be healthier and happier. No worries. Angelina

Hi Emily, I try to keep happy thoughts. When the nerves are trying to get the better of me I concentrate on the good stuff that will come my way after the surgery... Plus I write in my journal. If I had a bad day I force myself to find 10 positive things to write down about my day. That way I go to sleep on a positive note. Have a great day. Sabine

Hi Emily, You know what? I am keeping myself so darn active that I do not have time to dwell on it! Not sure what you do as extra cirricular things? I ma a Scout leader with a troop fo 60 girls. Although we have a break over the summer, we still plan for the upcoming troop year. I have been very busy getting ready for our meeting on August 28th. Also, I belong to the PTA, and chair a couple of events. I run the school store, and so That keeps me busy as well. I work full time, and in addition, I have two children, ages 8 & 11, a husband and a dog. All of this keeps me BUSY! I also keep thinking about the long term goal which is ultimate health, and I try to stay focused on that. That does not give me a lot of time to dwell. Find sometihg you would love to do, or volunteer for, and jump on it! It helps a lot~ Denise

Congrats on your Aug. surgery date! Mine is Aug. 9th also. I get some moments of bad thoughts about it but I just ward it off with thoughts about "what if I don't do this", they seem to be much worse than the risks of the surgery. Dont worry about it, stress is not healthy and the odds are really in our favour. Spend more time thinking about how great you will look and feel and all the things you will be able to do that you couldnt do before. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Patty

Hi! I'm also August 9th, but I am strange. I haven't seen my doctor yet! They let me schedule ahead of my appointment so if all goes well I will have Open VBG on the 9th. I am getting more caught up in all the negative talk I see about the procedure I've chosen. I know someone that has had great success with the VBG so I don't believe it is impossible to lose. Anyway, I am going to do a will but I need one anyway. I've been meaning to do it for a long time. I am trying to keep busy and keep telling myself that I am doing the right thing. Deep down I know it is exactly what I have to and need to do, but I do worry about what it will be like. I would suggest keeping as busy as possible and think about how great you will look by Christmas! Best of luck to you!