Nerves getting the best of you???

Good morning, My surgery is scheduled for the 3rd of October and my nerves are getting the best of me. I am also getting more scared and see to think about what could happen way too much. For the last couple of days I have been second guessing myself even though I have wanted this surgery for almost 4 yrs now. Is it just me or is this normal? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Susan

I'm doing the same thing. My surgery is Oct 2 and I keep thinking "What If's". I'm on the liquid diet now and missing food. I know deep down this is what I need and half to do to have a better life. I already know 6 months into this I'm going to wonder why I didn't do it sooner.

I am doing this as well with the "what if's". I keep looking at all the positive that is going to happen and it helps me out some. I think we are all in the same boat. We can all keep each other company. My surgery is Oct 2nd at 11 am.

Susan, My surgery is Oct 2nd, and you know what, I try not to think of the negatives at all. You must stick to the positives, healing is 90% mental and 10% physical. And if you are all positive that is the result that you will get. Know that your life is going to be so much better after and just think of all the fun you will have shopping for clothes six months from now...LOL And like someone else had said all you will be saying in a month or so after is why the heck did I wait so long to do this?:???? Good luck, I will be thinking of you on the day after my surgery.... Heather

Hi Susan, It's always hard to face the unknown. But just keep remembering how it felt; Before you got your date Before you were approved Before you started this journey Think of this as a start of a new phase in your life - No negative thoughts only positive -Spend the time before your surgery praying and preparring. You will be fine! And remember To God Be the Glory. LOL Angie

Susan- Remember when you first moved out of the family home? Across the country? Went off to college? It's amazing how much your mind can come up when dealing with something you've never done before. It's also known as "buyer's remorse"... So now you are moving from Planet Obese to Planet Healthy, and you can bet your mind is not going to let you get away without a major dose of angst!!! So what can you do? 1. Have a good augst-fest for a short while (crying, wailing, gnashing of teeth, playing Russian dirge music is really good for setting the mood). For some people, this is what they need-let it out and get it out. 2. Get busy doing something else-my Mother is coming up to stay with wife and I for my surgery (October 2nd) and my wife has decided the house needs to be "surgically cleaned"--I have very little time or energy to spare with angst. I don't recommend this specific remedy but you get the idea-get busy with something you want to do or need to do. 3. Are you doing things to relieve stress? Like walking/exercise, reading, browsing for a new post-op wardrobe (never forget shoes and accessories, the fashion industry would collapse!), carpentry, wallpapering, etc.? You should have a list of stress-relief things to do (other than eat-my former primary approach) and start using them. I've had my item 1 event (about 5 minutes) and, unfortunately have my item 2 event to fill the time this weekend. Of course, if you don't have anything to do drop on over and we can use the help! Oh, and start laughing! 9 days and counting! Pat

Susan....Thanks for posting this!!! I've been having the same feelings of anxiety/nervousness. I think it's fear of the unknown as Pat so aptly expressed it. BTW, THANKS Pat!!!! I needed those words of encouragment!!! They made me take a walk down memory lane where I started remembering how I felt before both of my planned C-sections. It was similar....and now that I think about it, going off to college felt like this....as did moving away from home for my first "real" job.....and moving across country when I got married.....the list goes on. Now that I have it in perspective, I'm hoping to get back to my usual, positive and upbeat self. Best wishes for you, Susan as you go thru this incredible journey. Meet you on the loser's bench!!! From another Susan in the same boat.

Hi, My surgery is the 16th...I don't know if you want to call it nerves or not...but everything is getting to me...I am very emotional...cry at the drop of a hat...and don't know why...i have a wonderful support system in place with 2 family members who have had surgery recently..So I don't know what my problem is...lol...I am very excited, and cannot wait till my day...i think my biggest worry is after surgery...because I live alone...But I do find these message boards a great comfort... Good luck to all...