Emotional breakdown??

Ok so I woke up today and looked at my kids as they got ready for school...and just started crying hysterically and haven't stopped yet!I KNOW everything is going to be fine and nothing is going to happen to me, and up until this morning I was doing great! Is this normal?? Or will they wheel me to the loony bin instead of the OR tomorrow morning?? I am a wreck! I still haven't taken my pictures or even packed my bag! HAH And I am prepared wtf ok so today I WILL do all of this right?? ackkkkkk maybe i just need to be slapped?? or maybe I should go back to but hard to do that since I am waiting for the hospital to call with my time for tomorrow. I know I am making no sense Maybe i just need to ramble?? ughhh ok n/m enough of this! Someone please tell me I am not crazy???? ~Krista WLS TOMORROW!!!

Hi Krista, You are not only one to feel all mixed emotion feelings. REad my profile about my surgery. I was crying and nervous same time and my husband was worrying about it and asked me if I want to have this surgery. I said yes but I hope to stay alive after surgery and woke up at recovery room to know I am still alive. Pray to God and ask him to take look after you tomorrow. I will keep you in my prayer for tomorrow and knows your doctor. You are very good hands with him. Remember Try to get up and walk around as much you can to help relief gas pain. Don t forget to buy pre paid phone card which you need to call someone from hospital to talk. I hope you find someone to let us know how you make out after surgery. Please email me privately if you need any question or talk then I am here for you. Pray for speedy recovery for you Hugs Kathy K

Kathy Thank you so much. If I am this bad today maybe I will get it out of my system and be better tomorrow?? I just got the call from the hospital and my surgery isn't until 1:30 p.m.! I worry about being around all day with so much time to worry.Late ughhh I wanted to be done early, but oh well. I have an angel and I will have her post on the boards as soon as she can to let everyone know how it goes. Thank you again for your support!! hugsssss Krista WLS TOMORROW!!!

WLS is an emotional roller coaster. One day it's great, the next can be day can be depressing. This is one of the items I feel that don't they don't talk about enough in the pre-op meetings. Frankly, I was unsure if I was doing the right thing right up until being wheeled into the OR. Even after surgery, I had some bad days and bad nights. I think the emotional strain can be every bit as disconcerting as the physical strain. What I have found is that you come out of WLS with what you carry in. That is, if you have issues before WLS, you have issues after surgery. They may manifest themselves in different ways, but the issues don't disappear. For example, if a person was a binge eater before WLS, they tend to be a binge eater post-op, albeit with different types of food. If they were prone to depression prior to surgery, they remain prone to depression after surgery. This makes it really important to have a support person, and to continue attend support group meetings even after surgery. I'd say you're feeling pretty much of the same emotions that many of us have felt, the only difference is that some folks keep their feelings close while others let them out. I wish you the best. --Steve

Steve Thanks so much for your insight. I have since calmed down....but we will see how I am tomorrow ! hugsssss Krista WLS TOMORROW!!!

Girl- you're NOT crazy- but, do come over here- I'll smack you around a bit to get you on the ball! LOL. I stayed up all night before my surgery and did 'what needed to be done' because I was too nervous to sleep. Let me tell you, I DON'T recommend this approach. It's very exhausting. So- try to pull it together. THink positive thoughts and keep yourself busy with tasks that need to be done. Hang in there- you'll be OK!! Best wishes for a quick surgery and uneventful recovery... Lisa C

Thank you so much Lisa. I actually considered staying up tonight...but I am just worn out. Emotionally and physically. Plus the fact that my surgery isn't even scheduled until 1:30 tomorrow(I have to be there at 1130) will make for a very long day if I stay up all night. SO I decided whatever doesnt get done, just doesnt get done. The kids are taken care of and thats all that matters right now to me. BTW I am ducking from all the smacks...save them for tomorrow when I am sure I will be a mess again hugssssssss Krista

Hi Krista, I completely understand. I am only 6 days post op and remember clearly how scared I was the day before. I have a 2 year old son and looking at him in his bed before I left for surgery nearly killed me. Just remember, you are doing this for them as well as yourself. You have made a decision that will provide you with many more days to share with them and a great quality of life with them. Try to take some deep breaths and actually VISUALIZE yourself going in and coming out of that sturgery to make a new start. I know it's not easy, even after, but the result will be so worth it! My thoughts and prayers will be with you! Kristin

Kristin Thank you for your support. Being so recently post-op you know how I feel all too well. Did you have open? I am just wondering if I will be able to shower( I am having open) and since I am so fussy with my hair stuff I don't wanna lug it all there for nothing. I have calmed down considerably since this morning...but tomorrow is another day!!! Wish me luck!! hugsssssss Krista

Krista, You Are Not Going Crazy!!!!!!!! All of this pre op Stuff is Stressfull. WLS is serious stuff. All the emotions just caught up with you. Let it all out then get your self ready for your new birthday. Tomorrow you will be in my thoughts and in my prayers. Blessings, Splendalicious