Starting to get nervous

My surgery date is Nov 17^th.  I started this whole process in Aug so I have been testing, researching, and going to support groups for a few months.  My pre-op is this Wed and I am starting to get nervous.  I try to remind myself, “Keep your eyes on the prize".  I’ve met so many people that have done very well and are so much healthier.  The little voice still creeps in, saying" are you sure you want to do this?" “What if something happens"

Anyone else getting jittery?

 

i know the feeling my surgery is next tues and I am runnning in circles to make sure that everthing is ready to go

Congrats on your Nov. 17th date!

I see that you are having an RNY!  Please be sure to join us on the RNY Forum under the Nov 09 thread!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/4050283/RNY-in-Nov-09- Check-in/

My surgery is Nov 4 and I am having all the same thoughts and feelings.  I'm trying to make sure I have everything I will need when I come home from the hospital but I know I am forgetting something!

I have the same surgery date and have to say that you are reading my mind.  I have been considering it off and on for several years now and this year, when I was diagnosed with diabetes I said enough was enough and made the commitment.  I had to do the 6 month dr's visits before insurance would approve.  I have been completely absolutely sure that this is what I wanted to do and the best chance for a healthy life - until about 2 hours ago - then I started thinking the same thing... "is there another way".  I also know so many people who have done well.    Just nervous that I could be the one in 1000 that has a major complication, that I will not be able to change my eating post op.......

I love the "keep your eye of the prize" thought - it will help me when I start doubting!

My surgery date is Nov 10th and I am right there with you. I have been looking at this for about a year and a half. Early on it was no, I should just try harder to do it the traditional way. I would say that it took me awhile to really think of surgery as a real option.  After seeing some of the wonderful results people have, it made me see what it could do for me. But for some reason everywhere I’ve turned the last week or so I have seen more negative. Maybe I am just looking for something to change my mind. I feel you have to see both sides to be truthful with yourself.  My preop was yesterday.  It all looks great but like you, maybe the reality of how close it is makes me feel this way. It’s difficult to choose to have this done when we are functioning and viable people. But for me everyday things are becoming more difficult and my body over time has told me something has to be done. If things go wrong we won’t be here and we will leave our families without us in their lives. But if we do nothing we may have that too. At least I think that’s what I have to face. I am scared too but for me this is right. I have looked at this over and over and still feel I am doing the right thing.  But yes I am jittery too. Maybe another diet does look easier than having surgery at times. But I always comeback to being this way. My surgeon told me yesterday when I mentioned being more nervous as the surgery date grew closer, “If your not nervous then something’s wrong. You have to understand the seriousness of what you’re doing and make good decisions". To be honest I think it helped me to just respond.  We have to be positive and get through this.

I have all of these same thoughts, scheduled Nov 21....every since I got my date...thoughts never stop !

My surgery is the day before yours, the 16th.  I know what you mean about getting nervous.  I felt it the most on the day they called to tell me that my surgery had been approved by the insurance company and asked me if I wanted the 16th, which was their first available date.  It was like the bottom dropped out of my stomach and I just sat there stunned for a moment while all kinds of thoughts ran through my head like"oh wow, it's really happening" and stuff like that.  For a minute, the gal thought the call had dropped, and then I managed to get my mouth to work again and said "well, yeah, I guess if I want to do this, I should do it as soon as possible".  Since i found OH, however, I have been looking at pictures and reading people's blogs and getting more and more excited.  I hope you have the kind of trust and confidence in your surgeon and his team that I have in mine.  Good Luck and God Bless! 

I totally understand how you feel and feel the same way myself, my surgery is scheduled 11-11-09..and I am so excited but scared to death.. I am sure everything will be fine but its just the idea of having surgery..I am here if you ever want to talk. just send me a message ..I wish you the best with your surgery, recovery and new life.
Best wishes
Pam