August 1st.

OK August 1st is 10 days away.. I'm freaking out... I'm not prepared... What do I do??? Do I need to stock up on stuff?? HELP ME>>>>>>> Kristi

I just updated my profile with almost the same thing! First - calm down. It is going to be OK! I am sure you will be fine and anything that is NOT done can either wait - or let someone else do! Just focus on the essentials! Do you have your post op vitamins and food for at least your first couple weeks? Is you bag packed and all hospital essentials taken care of (living will, power of attorney, out of pocket fees, registration). Family/friends notified (kids/pets taken care of, Support person at hospital, phone numbers written down for support person to call, ride home arranged) Work situtation (drs note for being off, when to expect you back, arrangements made for your work load while you are gone, caught up with stuff) I am not sure if all of these apply to you - but that is just some things that have been running through MY head! I have been in this process for over a year, so I have had LOTS of time to get things in order and research! I am on the same day, so I know how you feel. If you ever want to talk just to release some stress, feel free too! we are all here for ya..

Hi Kristi -- I am sorry to hear you are freakin' out!!!! This has been a long time in coming for you....I am certain we all will feel the same way too! For stock up stuff, I had cleared out a section of a pantry in the kitchen for "just for me stuff" and I have attempted to do what those who have gone before us advised....don't buy too much of any particular item, as you may not like it once you are post-op. Funniest thing was to see me in the baby food isle!!!! I am still laughing at that one! I think I was making those goofy faces babies make when they eat that stuff just while I was standing there in the isle! I also had read somewhere to make up ice cube trays of different flavors of brooth for when you come home, just makes it easier for you or your caregiver...so, I have been doing that. When did Northwestern tell you to begin taking vitamins?

Know how you feel.I would get the things you will need for home.Just think happy thoughts and that your doing this to live a healthy life.I'm aug 10 so i will freek out too. Last year I blacked out and hit a telephone pole and dont remember doing it.I realised that we never no what the day holds.I trust in God and pray he will guide the doctors and nurses.I'm freeking out because of my age i'm 55.....so lets support each other and cheer each other up we will be fine...............hugs Kay and congrats