Pump me up-I am freaking

I am having surgery 8/12/08. I have been anxiously waiting on this day only hoping it was sooner. Now it is here and I am so anxious and nervous and I lost all the excitement I had before. Did anyone else feel this way and how do I get in the mood I was before when this was all I ever thought about and needed. Why am I so nervous. I have been eating like a pig and don't know what to do with myself. I keep reading about the surgery to prepare for the recovery but nothing is helping. I need to hear from some people who can reassure me all the great things that are to come that I am having trouble visualizing. I should be soo happy yet I am so confused and scared! Please help! I am having this surgery no matter what I just want to be in a better frame of mind before I go to the hospital.

are you having bypass or lap band ? i had bypass on 6/10/08 i was back at home on the 12th and back to work in one week in fact i only missed 6 days ive already lost 50 lbs and im off all meds no more diabeties,high blood pressure, hypertension,sleep apnia in fact i dont even snor anymore in all those respects i feel 20 years younger and everyone i see says wow you look great!!! now for the bad part . i cant eat very much of anything without throwing up i have the runs all the time i keep buying shorts every week because i change a size evry week and in general i have no get up and go you would think after loosing all that wieght i would have engery( but im like a sports car thats out of gas just an expensive radio) good luck

Thanks for your words of advise. I am sorry you are throwing up so much. It should get better. I too, am diabetic and looking forward to no more shots. I will be taking off 3-4 weeks. You went back real quick-maybe the stress of work is making you sick. Anyway it must feel great to be down so much. Hope for you the best and keep in touch. I will be back in 3 days-until then enjoy the new you!

lisa...it wouldn't be normal if you were not a bit anxious about the surgery. it's natural. now....just close your eyes and picture yourself the way you want to look m (i'm sure your beautiful now too), and think about that it will not be long before you achieve that goal! or YOUR goal. try and relax and enjoy all the pleasant thoughts of the future since you'll most likely be adding another 25 years to your life! begin preparing for when you get home. look at the main board and check out recipes and think about what you'll be eating and what to have in the house. take this time to get your exercise plan together! and most of all best of luck to you....you'll do wonderful!

Thanks for your support-I am not use to this web site and howt to use it fully. I am feeling better today. I am ready and thanks for the great advice-nothing better than the visuals. I took pictures tonight so I can compare and remember how big I was. I was in shock-I asked my kids-does mom really look this big and their response yea, mom why? Thats all I needed I can't wait until tomorrow and my RNY. I hope you will keep in touch. Where are you in this process? I will be back in 3 days!!!!!!! Talk to you than Again, Thanks for taking the time to respond. Greatly appreciated.

Hello Lisa, I hope everything went well for you. I am in the process of getting clearance and obtaining the yes or no from my insurance company. I have not reached the level of anxiety that you have but, I am getting there. What would your advice be to me as far as your experience so far? Sincerely, Muilka (Miky for short)

Hello Muilka: Mine went rather quickly since I knew my insurance was going to approve the surgery. I had a lot of preparation before surgery. I needed to get by blood sugars down to a healthy number and I had to quit smoking (25 years 1pack/day smoker). The smoking was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I was scheduled for this surgery 4 years ago with a cousin and aunt and couldnt go through with it because I couldn't quit smoking. It took all these years of yo yo dieting, and finally desperation to get me to the point that I had to give it up. Once I did that everything went quick for me. If you dont smoke or have diabetes than I would concentrate on trying to slowly exercise and lose weight before the surgery. Go to the support groups meetings they really help. Find support of friends and family you will need their help. Moral support but most importantly you will need help with cleaning, shopping and taking care of your children if you have any. Plan for lots of help you will need it when you get home. Unfortunately, I didn't plan properly in this department. Let me know how things progress with you. Nice talking to you Lisa [email protected]

Hello Lisa,
I hope all is well.  I received news from my insurance company that I have been approved.  They only took 24 hours for approval.  That was great.  Now I am anxious and a little afraid.  I started excersing and eating healthy meal.  I have lost 10 lbs. so far.  I most likely will be having surgery sometime in October.  Are there any things that I should start purchasing or doing in order to prepare myself?  I really appreciate your help and support.  It is my pleasure talking to you.
Sincerely,
Muilka