Nervous...about 11/14/06

One week from today...I'm getting sooooo nervous. Thoughts are running through my head about cleaning the house, buying liquids, getting my vitamins, etc. I can't even keep up! I have random moments where I just cry for no reason. Then I'm a complete ***** Is anyone else dealing with this?

Congra, on your date. Yes welcome to world of madness. Simple we try to things that we can control, but the surgery is control by doctors. You are going to fine. I am doing the same thing. Slow down a minute by yourself and just think what change. Everything is will be fine. Good Luck and Speedy recovery.

It is very hard (emotionally) I'm right there with ya... but one thing that has helped me is remembering that I came to this decision for a reason and I trust my Surgeon, so I can (usually) just hold onto that and "let it go..." These pre-op (and for many, beyond post-op) emotions are very normal, this is a huge life-altering (for the better) decision. To have no emotions would probably be abnormal! Hang in there, soon enough we'll be trading tips on how to sip enough water and get that protein in! Marilyn

Renee, Congrats on your upconing surgery.... It won't be long now... I know excactly what you feel with the emotions being all over the place.... I am not crying (yet), but I am nervous, excited, scared, worried, and having the occasional second thought. I just keep reminding myself how much healthier and happier I will be when it is all over, and why I choose this in the first place. Keep your eye on the prize and you will be just fine... Best of luck to you. Shawn M.

Congrats Renee, I am right there with you. I am having my surgery on the the 14th also. I know what you mean about all the emotions. I think I am more excited than nervous. We have been waiting so long for this. I am just dreading the 2 day liquid diet. Although I shouldnt complain, cause some people have to do the liquid alot longer. Good Luck to you. I hove you have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will be thinking of you!! Soon we will be on the losing side! Yeahhh!!!!

Hi Renee, I am the 14th also. I was nervous until yesterday. I do not know what changed, I just got some sort of peace about the whole thing. I tried 2 years ago and had 2 surgery dates scheduled but got pnemonia both times. I did not have complete peace with the whole thing, this time seems to be different. You will be in my prayers for an easy surgery and quick recovery and adjustment. Christy

Congrats on your date Renee !! I think we are all there with you on the rollercoaster, have you been having a hard time going to sleep too?? Just take it one day at a time.... one minute if you have too ( like me lol ) . Remember why you're doing this and just imagine what '07 will bring Huggs & Blessings, Lori

I'm on the 14th too and my emotions are all over the place. There are not enough minutes in my day to accomplish everything I think needs to be done. I can totally relate to how you're feeling. On a positive note... believe it or not, I'm on day 8 of my liquid diet (and mine is pretty strict) and I'm finding that physically I feel better than ever and I'm already down 9 pounds. Now I'm wondering how much of my problems have been due to food intolerances. My joints feet much better, I need less sleep, I have more energy and my blood pressure is a little bit lower than usual. I'm actually not crabby at all... well maybe a little, but not like I thought I'd be. When it comes down to it, I am so excited to take the next step in this journey. I can't wait for the 14th!!!

Renee, Oh my yes...I know all about the crying jags and *****iness...and the "holy crap I have so much to get done when in the world am I going to do it all..." One second I'll be a basket case, then completely unfocused and wouldn't know where my head was if it wasn't attached, then happy and excited, then so nervous it feels like my stomach has a herd of elephants dancing around in it, then I"ll be completely calm...so yep, I think most of us are experiencing something very similar and I can only guess that it must be pretty normal since so many of us are. Good luck next week! Corinna Q