Five days to my new life -- HELP

Hi AMOS Friends -- I am 5 days away from surgery and going nuts. I'm not having second thoughts but I had a very emotional day today. I am anxious, nervous, scared, excited all at once. I spent about an hour crying in my husband's arms tonight. My husband is very supportive. He will be with me at the hospital during my stay. He even bought me a BariBear for the hospital. I just want to know if anyone else felt like this a few days before surgery. Also, has anyone had thoughts about what if they did not making it through surgery. I have a very special guardian angel named Thomas in Heaven praying for my, and I have to believe that we have a loving God who wouldn't put my family through another tragedy this year. Nevertheless, these thoughts still cross my mind. I know these are probably just pre-WLS jitters, but I'd love to hear how some of you got through these final days. My surgery is 10/7 and I'll be at St. Lukes in Bethlehem. Thanks for reading and replying.

Hi, I'm 12 days pre-op, so I figure we are both about in the same place. I understand how you can get nervous, but everytime it gets out of hand think happy thoughts about this time next year. I'm going to run and play at the park with my grandchildren!! I'm 54 and have 8 of those. My legs and feet are going to stop hurting so bad from carrying this weight, I'm going to look better, live longer and be a better me and wife for my husband. I'm going to have a great new beginning. Thank God for a second chance. When you feel like crying laugh instead, crying just gives you a sore throat, makes your face all puffy and who needs that ehy? I will keep you in my prayers if that is acceptable to you. We can do this and won't we be great!!! God Bless, Patsy [email protected]

Greetings. After reading your posting I thought I would post you a note. My surgery was on May 1, of 2002. I experienced very much the same feelings you write about but eventually laid all of my doubts to rest as I felt this surgery was a gift from God. I developed complications (a leak) from a procedural error during the surgery and was in the hospital for 36 days-went home on tube feedings and finally had my last tube removed on July 25th, my birthday . I am an RN and now teach the educational classes for patients who are having this surgery. I have to say the decision to have this surgery must be an informed decision where each patient weighs the benefits and risks. We all face increased risks for complications and need to address the possibility of a poor outcome or complication, including death. Having faced all of the possible negative outcomes and then being willing to accept them, we can proceed knowing we have made the best decision for ourselves. Even after surgery there are good days and not so good days-up days and down days-days when we question our decision and days when we feel we are on the mountain top! This is all part of the journey....I hope this short note helps you find comfort as you get closer to your surgery date.

HI - My name is Melani and I am 10 days post op of my lap rny - I also went through the pre surgery anxiety attacks/nervousness. Please rest assured that you will be safe before, during and after surgery - My thoughts and prayers will remain with you through your ordeal. May God bless you and comfort you. Melani

Hi Atlanta, I am also 5 days pre-op...and I am experiencing the exact same feelings and thoughts. Was nice to read that someone else was going through the same thing at the exact same time as me.. I will be at Norman Regional Hospital and I will be praying for us both..God Bless. *Hugs*

Hi, if all the relaxation techniques are just not doing the trick and your anxiety is getting even worse, let either surgeon know or call your regular doctor and let them know about this anxiety. Chances are you could get a prescription for a very small amount,low dosage anti-anxiety medication. I was supposed to have my surgery Oct 1st but because of insurance errors on the part of my surgeon's office, I'm hoping for and have been tentatively scheduled Oct 8th. So, you can imagine the anxiety,anger,sadness etc..I've been feeling. I let my family Dr. know about how I was feeling and he called in a small amount(5 tablets)of a low dosage(.5mg) of Klonopin. It works really fast and I feel so much calmer. I was to the point I wasn't able to function as well....kind of muddled. I was glad to get the help. Hope this helps you or maybe someone else feeling anxious too! Kathleen