Pre-op over, just waiting

Have completed my pre-op, just getting closer and closer to the final day. My surgery is scheduled for the 4th of Oct. and like many of you I am feeling elated at times then kinda stressed. I think last evening while driving home the fact hit me that I am 9 days away from surgery and a new way of life, smiling and then tears.

Shirley, I know exactly how you feel. My surgery is scheduled for Oct 13th and I too have been going thru the emotional ups and downs. I know that this is what I need to do and want to do, but those emotions are still there. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck for your up coming surgery. I know we will both be on the losing side of all of this very soon. God Bless LK

Shirley, I know just how you feel. I'm one day behind you...I'm having surgery on Oct. 5. Nerves haven't really kicked in yet, but I keep thinking about recovery and hoping I have what it takes to follow the protocol and doing the walking and sipping. I am determined to make it, it's just that it will be so different from what I am used to pre-op. I think my biggest hurdle at the moment is facing a 6 hour drive home from the hospital. Yuck! Sure hope that pain medication is good! Good luck to you! Be sure to keep posting! ~Cathy

I think we all go through the same ups and downs, I personally can't stand pills but when I began this process in March of this year I would get panic attacks and snxiety attacks. My doctor gave me Xanax and I have only taken 2 since March, but it helps me to know that I have them if I need them. I don't know if I con take them once I get closer to my surgery date but I will be asking my PCP and surgeon. You know what helps also deep breathing exercises, this also has helped me many times to avoid taking the xanax. Well good luck and know that you are in my prayers. Good Luck!

Hi Shirley. As others have said, I know exactly how you feel. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 12th (just 5 days after my birthday). I am both excited and nervous. I still have to have my blood work done, EKG, pre-op appt., etc. That is scheduled for Oct. 6th. I think the waiting is the worst! It only took a little over a week for my approval so I didn't have long to wait for that, but UGH! the wait for surgery. I am sure that everything will go just fine, but still those thoughts creep in sometimes. I keep reminding myself the reasons for having the surgery and how I will feel in a few months, and how I will feel a year from now. The pro's outweigh the con's I think. I wish you well with your surgery and hope to hear from you once you feel like posting. Take care. Best Wishes, Rachella Grants Pass, Oregon

I'm preoping on Thursday with surgery on the 5th. I kind of feel in limbo. I keep telling myself that I have things to do, but after all this time, it just doesn't feel real. Joanne

We have the same date.. I know exactly how you feel. I try to keep my mind off of it, and think about the end result. That keeps me focused and keeps my sprits up. Everything will be okay. Just believe. Let's say it together, " WERE GOING TO BE FINE!!"."WHOOOOSA" now breath.. lol. Everything is going to OKAY. Nikkie Post-Op Oct. 4, 2004 6 days and counting