Surgery Anxiety

Hi - I am new to the board. Tomorrow is D- Day! 7:30 a.m.....anxiety is overwhelming. I know I have the best doc, etc. but surgery is surgery! Any thoughts, advice, points of focus?

Thanks,
Lori

Hi Lori, all I can say is everyone goes through these feelings. Just relax and take a deep breath. It's all going to be ok. Sending thoughts, prayers, love and hugs... =)

Thanks so much!
Breathe in...Breathe out! LOL
L.

Ditto to what Katt said! Take a deep breath and keep your eyes on the prize! Don't lose sight of why you decided to have surgery in the first place! And it never fails to picture yourself wearing something totally cute in a smaller size! LOL

Good luck and congrats! We'll be thinking of you tomorrow!


Shells

Thanks so much:)

How exciting! Congrats on your new healthier life that you are beginning!  I wasn't so nervous on my surgery day, I more anxious to get things over with....it felt more like I was leaving on a long journey. 

In a way, I was. I was leaving behind an old way of life and an old body...never to return again.  You may not be able to calm down completely, but I think it helps to focus on the future and the healthy life that you want for yourself. Tomorrow is just one day and it will be over before you know it....the real adventure is yet to come!

Once again, congratulations and God Bless!!

Thanks so much - I am going to focus and will report back in a day or two.
L.

Congrats on starting a new life!!!!!  Anxiety is totally normal.  Try not to think about it too much and just breathe!  I know.. easier said than done, but it's the best thing you can do!

Take care!

Renee*

Thanks Renee:) I am breathing (heavily) LOL! L.

Well by now you are either hyperventilating or passed out.  Just think you will get a long nap tomorrow and wake up to being waited on.  Embrace your new life.  Your surgeon has some very sucesful patients.  So follow his protocol.