having surgery in 15 days.

I am schduled  for surgery in 15days. scared, excited, nervous, wondering if i am making the right chioce. any words of encouragement....

 Hi, my name is Laura. I don't have any experence yet, but I am scheduled on Oct 24th for my surgery. And it seems to be normal what you are feeling. I feel the same way too, exactly really. But I know I don't want to keep this up, I want to be healthy and pain free ( phyically and mentaly) I am going to eat to live, not live to eat. That is the plan anyway. Sounds good on paper anyway doesn't it. Hang in there we'll be fine.
Laura

thanks for the encouraging words. I really want this but can't help but to feel nervous. you are so right eat to live not live to eat. that is what i need to focus on. I will keep you in prayer. Good luck on the 24th.  We just need to stay focused.  We can and will get thru this. A new Beginning.
Take care and good luck
DAwn

Dawn, so sorry you are scared and nervous!  These are all normal reactions.  I have read and researched for years and at least for now (8 days away) I am not the least bit nervous.  Trust me, I get the people telling me all the horror stories, but I choose not to let that get to me!  I am aware of the possibilities.   But I am also very aware of the POSITIVE possibilities!!  Just think about why you really want this.  Chances are you will remember that you are doing this for your health and well being.  If it's right for you then you will be at peace.  Good luck to you and I hope you feel better about your decision!!

thanks for the couraging words....... I am definetly going thru with this. I have to do this for me and my health. I am so excited for you... Good luck. I will keep you in my prayers. The only thing I am truely worried is i have asthma and i am worried about breathing problems after surgery.  Thats what happened to my sister who just went thru rny surgery. And the pain afterwards. I know i am going to be ok but Can't help but to worry a lil.  

Dawn,
it is normal to be scared. I think we might have the same date?? October 30th. I am in Wa state.  I am nervous but very ready.
send me a message if you want and we can support each other.

sorry its taken so long to get back to you. I would love to keep in touch. yes my surgery date is Oct 30th too. I am very nervous but very excited.   Have you started your pre-op diet yet. I have and it has been hard for me lately.  I have been so stressed out trying to get the Doctor everything he needs. And I have 5 children so with all thier activities and stuff i feel like i am running around like a chicken with his head cut off LOL....
I just keep thinking once this is all behind us what a beutiful new beginning... how exciting.  It was great talking to you and I would love to keep in touch and share notes. I will keep you in my prayers....