SURGERY 9/27/04 SO VERY SCARED!!!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY .... I'M SO SCARED. I KNOW I'M READY BUT STILL HAVE THESE FEELINGS, ARE THEY NORMAL ... MY SUPPORT IS MY MOTHER AS I AM HERS . SHE JUST HAD HER SURGERY ON 9/20 FIRST MOTHER/DAUGHTER IN DR.BILLY'S OFFICE ... EVERYTIME I THINK OF TOMORROW I CRY ... I FIRGURE IF I GET THRU TODAY I WILL BE FINE ( 2 DAYS OF LIQUID DIET BEFORE SURERY) THIS IS TORTURE... BUT ITS PREPARING ME FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.. TRIALS .... , PLEASE SEND FEEDBACK DOES ANYONE FEEL LIKE THIS ALSO RACHEL

Rachel - Please see the post prior to your's. Ditto to you, honey! Take care & God Bless! Valerie

Rachel Please read my response to Tonya in the thread before yours. God's Blessings and Good Luck Tomorrow! Hugs Marianne

Rachel, What you are feeling is totally normal. I went through the very same thing before my surgery 3 days ago, meaning I was a blubbering fool in surgery pre-op! After surgery went great (I don't remember much of recovery) and once I got to my room I got up and went to the bathroom! My best advice is to BELIEVE it is going to be fine (try not to think anything less) and set a small goal for post-op, i.e, to walk the evening of surgery...something! You have wonderful support and know that all of us hear at OH are sending you lots of strength and good thoughts. See you on the losing side soon! DJ PS: It's okay to cry...let the stress go!

THANK YOU F FOR YOUR INCOURAGMENT IT WAS LIKE YOU SAID.. I WENT TRHU WITH FLYING COLORS.. I'VE BEEN HOME SINCE THURSDAY AND I FEEL A LITTLE SORE STILL BUT JUST GREAT. THANKS AGAIN RACHEL

Rachel, This is major surgery and you should be concerned not scared. I just had it done on 9/17, and I have had absolutely no complications! Trust in your surgeon and the lord and all else will take care of itself. As I lay on op table in surgery, I just kept saying this is what I have to do to save my life, and it is the first day of my new healthier life! As for the hunger before surgery we have all been there, you are no different. But, again, it is a small price to pay for the healthy future you and your family deserve. My prayers are with you....may God truly bless you and the surgeon tomorrow, because you two will be working together. Best wishes on your journey! Charles

You will do great. I am sure you will be back giving us those some times unpleaseant but always hopeful updates. Your mom will be there for you so you will always have a buddy to lean on and having it be your mom is a great thing. I wish you all the best. Shannon

Rachel, Just said a prayer for you that all goes well. This is such an exciting period for all of us, it is scary but it is OH SO COOL!!!! Focus on that! We're all here for you and for your mama ~Sue