Last minute jitters
My surgery is March 17 -- exactly one week from today. I'm getting last minute jitters. My angel, Rusty, has been great about reminding me that's normal. I'd like to hear other people's "last week before surgery" stories -- how did you feel -- what did you think about -- what did you do?? Thanks, Denise
March 17th is my ONE year annivesary from my surgery date. so we will have the same date. cool. 
I didn't really have much for a last week jitters, because I got a call that they had a last minute cancellation and did I want to come, than I had to organize my flights down and back, my husbands stay in the B and B, my dogs to the kennel, and than my packing and I was frantic to get things done. Having said all that, I still had time to worry and have jitters but if I had to wait a full week, I might have been worse. Keep busy with other things. Fill your scheudle and just go and go, that was what worked for me to keep my mind off of the surgery. Your worst fears will rear their heads, but that is normal. Make sure that you talk with those that are close to you about how you are feeling and all, don't just bottle it up inside of you. Think positive about what life will be like after you lose the weight. imagine yourself healthy, fit and whole again and what you will be able to do, what you will feel like, how you will look. Day dream on that, and remind youself whenever you start to feel scared. Remember this is all the normal reactions to what is coming. if you have anymore questions just ask and we will try to do our best to help.
I have 137 pds off right now, and am trying to shift those last 3 off by the 17th inorder to have 140 pds gone in one year. think what you would be like, fit and healthwise as well as looks, if you were 140 pds lighter. Or whatever weight you would like to be lighter if that is too much or too little. Hope that helps.
Melisa Morrison
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I didn't really have much for a last week jitters, because I got a call that they had a last minute cancellation and did I want to come, than I had to organize my flights down and back, my husbands stay in the B and B, my dogs to the kennel, and than my packing and I was frantic to get things done. Having said all that, I still had time to worry and have jitters but if I had to wait a full week, I might have been worse. Keep busy with other things. Fill your scheudle and just go and go, that was what worked for me to keep my mind off of the surgery. Your worst fears will rear their heads, but that is normal. Make sure that you talk with those that are close to you about how you are feeling and all, don't just bottle it up inside of you. Think positive about what life will be like after you lose the weight. imagine yourself healthy, fit and whole again and what you will be able to do, what you will feel like, how you will look. Day dream on that, and remind youself whenever you start to feel scared. Remember this is all the normal reactions to what is coming. if you have anymore questions just ask and we will try to do our best to help.
I have 137 pds off right now, and am trying to shift those last 3 off by the 17th inorder to have 140 pds gone in one year. think what you would be like, fit and healthwise as well as looks, if you were 140 pds lighter. Or whatever weight you would like to be lighter if that is too much or too little. Hope that helps.
Melisa Morrison
Success is the BEST revenge!
www.morrison.uk.net 
My big rule was NO NEGATIVE INPUT. I had made my decision and I wasn't going to let people bring out the occasional horror story or negativity to surround my surgery. People who I knew were opposed to my decision, I didn't talk to. I relied heavily on my angel and this website too and that helped a lot. I also did all the things I knew made me feel better. I went to the chiropractor. I was doing some other body work at the time and I made sure to get in a visit with all my practitioners. My yoga group chanted just for me and we did a bunch of stomach relaxing exercises. My accupuncturist did a bunch of immunity boosting and stomach strengthening. I joked with him not to make it too strong for the scalpel.
I also made sure to eat a lot of things that I knew I was going to miss. I recommend this even more as a post op. Oh sure, I can eat most things in small quantities as a long term post op. But never again will I be able to just drink a milkshake. I dump too bad. And never again will I be able to sit down to a really big meal and just eat all I want. Oh I eat till I'm full, but that other part of me, that just likes the taste of things, it still wants more sometimes. So cater to your eating desires now and that will keep you distracted from some of those jitters. You might be someone who doesn't dump and can still eat what you want down the road. But in the near future you won't be able to eat anything and then you'll be so restricted that it's going to be a looooonnnnggg time before your diet gets back to anything like normal.
Most of all, relax. You are doing a good thing, it is for your health and well being and hopefully some happiness too. Have faith in your decision and your surgeon and the support around you. And buy some small clothes if you have any extra money. You will fit into them, I swear.
I know I'll be talking to you, but wanted to answer this for everyone to see.
Kathryn
I also made sure to eat a lot of things that I knew I was going to miss. I recommend this even more as a post op. Oh sure, I can eat most things in small quantities as a long term post op. But never again will I be able to just drink a milkshake. I dump too bad. And never again will I be able to sit down to a really big meal and just eat all I want. Oh I eat till I'm full, but that other part of me, that just likes the taste of things, it still wants more sometimes. So cater to your eating desires now and that will keep you distracted from some of those jitters. You might be someone who doesn't dump and can still eat what you want down the road. But in the near future you won't be able to eat anything and then you'll be so restricted that it's going to be a looooonnnnggg time before your diet gets back to anything like normal.
Most of all, relax. You are doing a good thing, it is for your health and well being and hopefully some happiness too. Have faith in your decision and your surgeon and the support around you. And buy some small clothes if you have any extra money. You will fit into them, I swear.
I know I'll be talking to you, but wanted to answer this for everyone to see.
Kathryn 
I'm having a bit of 3 1/2 week jitters, so I empathize! My surgery is scheduled for April 6. I'm doing fun stuff and working. Next week is spring break up here in Fort Collins so my son will be home. My business is home-based so we'll take some time to see some movies and stuff. On Wednesday we're going to Colorado Springs together to go to *Michelle*, our favorite ice cream parlor. One last favorite of favorite's hot fudge sundae. One that's worth a 2 1/2 hour drive.
I find that as I eat something and tell myself it's the last I need of it, I'm okay with it. I know the first while after the surgery may seem like a long haul while my diet adjusts. I guess I'm mentally preparing myself for that so that I don't emotionally self-destruct when I find myself feeling off-kilter.
I meditate a lot, but my nerves do get in the way. I think surgery causes jitters in the first place, but these are lifestyle jitters. I'm with you, Denise. I'm trying to stay busy, too, but it still occupies my mind a lot.
You'll do great, as will I!
~Anna
My surgery is scheduled for April 6. I'm doing fun stuff and working. Next week is spring break up here in Fort Collins so my son will be home. My business is home-based so we'll take some time to see some movies and stuff. On Wednesday we're going to Colorado Springs together to go to *Michelle*, our favorite ice cream parlor. One last favorite of favorite's hot fudge sundae. One that's worth a 2 1/2 hour drive.
I find that as I eat something and tell myself it's the last I need of it, I'm okay with it. I know the first while after the surgery may seem like a long haul while my diet adjusts. I guess I'm mentally preparing myself for that so that I don't emotionally self-destruct when I find myself feeling off-kilter.
I meditate a lot, but my nerves do get in the way. I think surgery causes jitters in the first place, but these are lifestyle jitters. I'm with you, Denise. I'm trying to stay busy, too, but it still occupies my mind a lot.
You'll do great, as will I!
~Anna Thanks so much for sharing your last minute jitters with me -- I did take Kathryn's advice and said good-bye to key lime pie -- no, not just a piece, but the whole pie -- not all at once -- it took me a week, but I ate the whole pie -- and it was good. I had a meaningful goodbye.
I am thinking about all the things I get to say hello to: no more joint pain, smaller dress size, walking up the stairs without shortness of breath.
Denise
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