5 Days to Go! Any suggestions?

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting thru the next 5 days until my surgery? My nerves are getting fried!

my last few days just flew by! i was basically on auto pilot emotionally until the moment before because of the same thing...my nerves. i knew what was going to happen & when but i didnt want to think of it. i tried to wonder how my life will be so much better & healthier when i start losing weight. what i will be able to do ~vs~ what i am limited to do now. i even posted a question as to "what are you looking forward to". got so many responses to it ranging f/ "being able to wean off all medication due to co-morbidities", "not being the fattest parent of my daughters class", to "being able to by clothes are regular stores like walmart". take a trip to hobby lobby...i started knitting again! i even took my knitting to the hosptial because i knew there would a lot of quiet time and i knew my nerves would just be frazelled if i didnt have anything to do. i hope this is some help to you. i wish you well on your surgery! ~donna~

THE TIME WILL SURELY FLY BY SO BE ENCOURAGED AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. YOU ARE ABOUT TO START A NEW LIFE AND BEGINNING AND JUST BEGIN TO GET EXCITED ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE FUTURE. I AM ALMOST 3 WEEKS POST-OP AND I FEEL WONDERFUL AND I DID REALLY WELL AFTER THE SURGERY SO GET EXCITED BECAUSE OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU ARE ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE. ROBIN

I am with you, my surgery is on the 30th and I am a nervous wreck. It is all I think about. With Christmas here is 2 days, I am trying to be calm. It has been wierd making the tradional cookies and candies (I love to cook) and realizing that my life is about to drastically change. My kids are wondering if our Christmas traditions will change...I hope not, I just won't be eating it all. All I have been doing is looking at all the positives and try not to dwell on any negatives....people tend to want to tell you horror stories they have heard...just block all that out. This is the best thing for us. Good luck with your surgery and God Bless You.... Cathy

Dear Ann, Trust that you have many of us who are right there with you at this moment in time. My surgery is the 28th! I have to keep thinking to myself that I truly need this procedure to save my life. I want to feel and look better and be healthy! The day of surgery will probably be a little more nerve wracking, but think of it as giving birth. The pain will be worth the gain (figuratively) in the long run! Enjoy your family, enjoy this time and know that we are all here for you to talk with before, during and after! Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for your "special" date. Terry Commean

Ann, Happy to hear that you only have five days left. How exciting is that? I have three days, so I kind of know what you are going through. I have been doing things around the house. The cleaning, and getting laundry caught up things like that. The last few days have flew by. Try keeping you self busy. Melissa

Ann, How lucky you are.. to be starting out the New Year a LOOSER!! This year you can make a resolution and actually stick to it!! "I am going to be healthier this year" In Mind, Spirit and Body. Everything was NOT roses for me but I actually STILL have no horrible problems with surgery.. even my blookwork is normal. I am getting everything my body needs and still LOOSING!! How great can it get?? I have friends who had a couple problems but would do it again without hesitation... Enjoy your new life and the New Year!! Best Wishes, and Merry Christmas.. You will be cleaning up mess for the rest of the time before surgery to worry about it.. Linda

I had my surgery on Dec 22nd. and was able to come home on Dec. 24th. I was so scared that I wouldn't make it home for Christmas but I did. I did much better than I would have ever predicted. The one thing that really helped me get through the last days before surgery was prayer. Whenever my mind wonder to the what ifs...I prayed and asked God to help me keep my mind on him. It really helped me. God was so good to me during this surgery and I just want to thank Him. Tammy K.

Merry Christmas Tammy -- What a wonderful gift! I'm so glad to hear that you're home and that your surgery was successful. Most of all, I want to thank you for sending me your words of encouragement. That means a lot. God Bless. Ann

Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes. It really helps. It means a lot, too, with everyone so busy with the holidays, that you've taken a moment from your schedules to provide support where you know it's needed. I have, in fact, been trying to stay busy and with today being Christmas the time has flown. The one thing that has helped so much is keeping focused on the outcome and all of you have been soooo supportive in reminding me how good life is going to be on the losing side. Merry Christmas to all of you and thank you again. Love, Ann