Does it seem "real" yet?

I know what you mean with this - I especialluy feel this way - My original datye was 10/9 and I caught a cold and it had to be rescheduled and my NEW date is November 6th - I think it will feel real for me about 2 days before. I just went today for my pre-surgical testing again - it all went fine. No I am at the 10 day countdown which is nice But I think next Friday when i have to call the hospital to see what time i need to arrive - That will make it "real" for me. I am going to my PCP monday (again) for medical clearance - then I am done! hugs, Britt

It's beginning to seem real to me from time-to-time. I still have a couple of things I need to do to get my paperwork turned in and I'm starting to stress about that. My emotions go from feeling great about what I'm doing, to wondering if I am making the right decision. And this week has been tough with me and my BF, who is scheduled to be my support partner. We had a couple heated discussions surrounding my kids (I'm custodial to my 2 kids, and he is non-custodial to his 3 kids) and it just got ugly. He's really under alot of stress with his job and child support situation and having to rely on the mercy of good friends to help him through right now, so he's somewhat irritable to begin with. I just don't want him storming out before my surgery and then I'll have to find someone else (which is highly unlikely) to be with me. I'm traveling to Nevada for the surgery and I HAVE to have someone with me, or they won't do the surgery. I already have the plane tickets, and they are non-refundable, non-changable and I don't want to be out a minimum of $200. UGH! Ok, enough of my vent. Sorry about that!

My goodness.... I so wish things go smoothly with you.

Hi Marilyn I just found this board.... my date is Nov. 2. Yup, I can count the days on one hand now. Does it seem real? Nope. Well, occasionally, when I get the weeping heebie-jeebies...which happens once or twice a day. Usually it's short lived, for which I am eternally greatful. I was/am so scared I will turn into a bucket of mush. But I honestly think I am worn out from all the worrying, panicking, debating that I've already done. BTW, my surgeon requires nothing except "healthy eating", preop. No liquid diet, no bowel prep. AND, he discharges patients on "soft-high protein diet"---which sounds weird and improbable, but honestly its the truth. Karen