Why did I do that?
Hi all!
I'm 6 days away form surgery and did a very stupid thing yesterday ,I was on the main message board and read a post about someone who had a bad experience with their surgery,to make matters worst for my self I went on to read a profile of someone *****plied to him and got myself so upset that all day I was going back and forth about having the surgery.
Well thank god for friends, lastnight I talked to a freind who had the surgery last year and she reminded me of why I was doing this and what I read was the exception not the rule, so today I'm back to thinking like a nornal person and feeling very good about my up coming surgery.
Denice
PS I'm someone who will watch every airplane crash movie before I fly, I just can"t help myself
Don't worry, I am right there with you. I got my surgery date yesterday and after the initial excitement wore off, I began reading about the people who made their funeral arrangements prior to surgery. I nearly drove my husband nuts asking him... "what would you do??" He reminded me that I am having this surgery to LIVE and to put my energy toward anything else right now would be counter-productive! We are going to do fine! Just keep looking at all of the happy and thankful ladies and gentleman that have made this change, and would never turn back!
Jenn
I know I do sometimes 
Just try to stay focused on why you are having surgery 
I am going to try to go into surgery with a positive attitude. Good luck and I'm sure you will do great 
Cee Cee 
Denice,
I hope this is normal because I also do it. After deciding to have this surgery, I read all the memorial pages. Very sad by the way. I also read all the posts from the people who have had complications and regret the surgery. And I have discussed with my husband about where to bury if I die. I hope this is a natural coping process. Even if not, it somehow helps me feel prepared.
Everything will be fine!!!
Christie
Hi Ladies and Gents, I too have been having a few very bad days. Panic, fear, antsy and just walking around in a daze. I have this strange feeling, I can't see what happens to me after surgery. It seems all my energy has gone into doctors, paper work, tests and so much more, I can't visualize after surgery. Has anyone else had this? Marla
Im the same way... i have been researching this for almost a year, and i have done all the bad cinarios (sp?) and good... i think it is neccessary to know both the pros and cons of anything you do in life...and this is a major step...I know i recently had an experience with my mom who told me she knows a lady who had a friend pass away after his surgery due to a nicked bowel... i was ok with that because it is a possibility with any kind of surgery...but then she mentioned the doc was one i was going to have surgery with but changed to his partner to save time just before i was accepted for surgery....... kinda hit close to home so i got really scared...but im ok with it all right now...
its only 6 days away for me...8-4-04
God bless all....
Before the birth of my daughter I became obsessed watching anything good/bad regarding child birth. I am the same way with anything else. Yes I have read the memorial pages and read about the complications. You are not alone. My worries are slowly dwindling away. My surgery isn't until Aug 23. As the day approaches I am sure I will worry more. I thought I should check at work to see what my husband would be entitled to should I pass away. Valid things to consider I suppose but not really the most important thing to be concentrating on I guess. I'm trying now to concentrate on really enjoying myself with my family prior to going in. Also trying to organize things to make it easier durring recovery. I'm going to make up some dinners and freeze them ahead so it will make it easier for my mom or husband while they help durring the recovery. Think about those things instead. Think about how great you will feel and look. You will be fine and so will I. Bless you Denice.
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