Getting NERVOUS~8 days til I am a LOSER!!!!!I NEED to calm down!!!!!!

OK... .tomorrow is my preop tests, and ONE week, 7 days later, on the 26th is my LAP RYN!!!!!! The nervous part has set in.... .Cant sleep as well as I could a week ago. I notice I am way more sensitive, crabby and a little B&*tchy!!! I snapped on my family/kids last nite and I think I may have scared my kids a little, They asked Daddy *whats the matter with mommie? * Also, I think My monthy visitor is coming, (sorry guys) which could explain some of the PMS I am having.....seems ALOT more then usual....... I was hoping I would have IT a week b4 surgery, Then have a month to heal and deal with next month ANywHoo.......Do you guys have any suggestions, to help me? I guess this is NORMAL...I've never had MAJOR surgery before. I thought I was FINE with it all, until yesterday, and I started really counting the days!!!!!!! 8 left!!!! SO much emotion is going thru me right now!! I think I will go for a walk after I take my daughter to school this morning......CLEAR MY HEAD???? Thanks for listening!!!!!!! Julie

Yep Julie You're completely normal LOL Many people have racing thoughts before surgery. Ummmm and as for your "friend" ... don't be surprised if you start in the hospital anyways. Major surgery can often bring out the best in us LOL Just try to take one day at a time, relax every day and remember why you're doing this! Best wishes! Cathy

HI Julie, I'm right there with Ya. My surgery is on the 28th. I'm having open rny so I'm worried about getting a hernia and all that. Like you I have never had ANY surgery before. I'm just trying to take one day at a time and not get too nervous. I'm on vacation so I have a lot of time on my hands so its starting to sink in a little bit. I'm going to go get a pedicure so at least I will have pretty toes. Take care and I'll be thinking of you. Lori

Hi Julie It is only normal to feel nervous. I had never had any surgery before either. I don't know what i expected, but it really wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. The hardest part was when I got home trying to get around, don't have rails on the bed at home to pull yourself up with. Other than that all went well. Keep a positive attitude, I drank alot of protein shakes before the surgery, it helps promote healing. You will do good, just hang in there. Kristi

Julie, I have been thinking about you, as I read your profile, we have some things in common,(Aside from my profile being pitiful)I too will be having a lap RNY by Dr Boe on May 10. I will pray for a successful surgery and quick painless recovery and a peaceful last week before your new adventure begins! I look forward to loosing the # with you. Best, Jeanne