some general questions

Hi Everyone! Hope all the Mom's had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!!! I have 9 days before my surgery and I was wondering if my back and forth feelings are normal. One minute I'm so excited I can hardly stand it, but then the next my heart is pounding and I'm scared to death. I am not questioning my decision to have the surgery. I have a feeling these are going to be a very long 9 days! I also thought that I'd be eating like a pig trying to get in my last "normal" food. But I'm really not. That surprises me. But it's a good thing. Anyone else feel this way before surgery?? I have my final exams at school this week so it should keep my mind occupied! I have a bunch of Dr's appointments this week too. The anesthesiologist, ultrasound, all that good stuff. Take good care! Heather

Heather, You are very normal! I went through these feelings right up until they knocked me out! This is a huge decision and life change, if you weren't nervous I would be worried. I am almost 3 months out and it has been a fabulous journey! Ups and downs of course but way more ups! Good luck to you! Kristin

Hi Heather; Your feelings are perfectly normal. I was back and forth emotionally like you in the days leading up to surgery. Strangely enough, on the morning of surgery, I was extremely calm mentally and totally relaxed physically. I guess that all of the emotional push-pull during the days leading up to surgery worked out all of my "Demons" and put me in the right frame of mind. I also did not find myself "loading up on normal food".... I guess that I had other things to think about! Best of luck on you "Big Day"!! Mike