Calmness

When I found out when my surgery was going to be last thurs., I was overwhelmed with being nervous and double thinking every decision I had made. Now as surgery gets closer and closer, I find myself very excited but at the same time calm and at peace with my decision. That alone worries me slightly because everyone else has said they were basically a wreck the closer their surgery got. Did anyone else feel excited but calm about their decision? Tina

I think it is wonderful that you feel that way. Wish I had been that way. I was a nervous wreck. But I don't think it was about my decision. I think it was about the surgery and all of the changes that take place afterward. I did doubt my decision a few times, but deep down I knew I was making the right choice for me. I hope this feeling stays with you. We are all pulling for you and here if you need us. Good luck.

Tina, Call me strange, weird, whatever, but I never was nervous about this.  I was so excited when I found out I had been aproved, I never got scared.  I was so ready to have it done, that I never really thought about the scary part.  I was dying anyway, and I knew this was my new lease on life, so I just celebrated and enjoyed the getting ready for it.  Even the morning of surgery, I was elated, I was scared of NOT having it done. I did pre op pics the night before and when I looked at them and saw how big I was and how awful I looked, you could not have tied me in Fordyce the morning of surgery.  I didnt sleep at all the night before, wanted to leave and be there super early, etc.  So I totally understand your calm.  I hope the feeling lasts, you have made the choice that is right for you, embrace that and think of how wonderful things will be on the other side.  I didnt say easy, I said wonderful.   Come see us soon, keep us posted and know that we are here for you. Hugs and well wishes, Rhonda D.

Hey Tina,  I know just what you mean.  My lap band surgery is scheduled for Monday the 19th.....4 days away and at this point I'm just kind of numb about it.  Everyone keeps asking me "are you scared" or "are you excited".  I'm just kind of like "about what".  I'm sure by this weekend I'll start freaking out; but, right now I do feel very calm and at peace with my decision.  Best of luck with your surgery.  Jan

 Woo Hoo, I am not crazy. I am at peace with my decision because I decided almost a year ago that if I was gonna go out- I was gonna go out fighting. I do think about my own mortality and that scares me. The only thing I worry about after the surgery is the blood clots in the legs. Dr. Fuller got me scared about that. He told me that I could't sit for more than about 30 minutes after the surgery. That worries me because of my knee and back problems that won't allow me to stand or walk for long periods of time.  I know it will get easier as I drop some weight and there isn't as much pressure on my joints but until then... Here I am rambling, thanks for letting me get this off my chest.  Tina