I finally have a date! Freaking out a little though.

The surgeon's office called and I have a date for surgery.  Unfortunately it is the day after my sister-in-law's due date...I called them and left a voicemail asking if it could possibly be changed.  Hopefully they will be able to so my mother doesn't have to choose between me and them!  I am excited that this surgery is finally going to happen, but at the same time, I have some fear and anxiety about it.  I should be HAPPY!  I think the shock of everything is just making me nervous.  It's easy to think about how much better life will be while I was waiting to get approved  but now that it is happening  I am freaking out a little.  I think this is normal?  Did any of you feel that way when you had surgery?


*x-posted to the VSG forum*

I was so incredibly nervous from the time I got my date until the surgery! Did I make the right decision...what if I went through the surgery and still the weight didn't come off.....a million things going through my mind all at once!
I think almost everyone has the same feelings before surgery. I can tell you now that at 5 months post op and almost 75 pounds gone...I LOVE my surgery! I feel fantastic and although I still have about 45 pounds to lose...if I never lost another pound I would be comepletely satisfied. I just generally feel so much better. The best compliment I have gotten so far was from my Mom...she said "You look like yourself again". You know what? I'm beginning to feel like myself again! 5 more pounds to onederland and I can hardly wait!
It is perfectly normal to feel apprehensive at this point, just trust in yourself and your surgeon...it'll all work out just fine!

I had been praying about the surgery for so long that when I got the date I was relieved. That is not saying I didnt get nervous or start to second guess myself. However 8 months later is has been the best gift I was ever given.  Life will be better slowly as each milestone is reached. You will have more energy than you ever thought. Be good to yourself and start putting into place the new habits now!

Good luck and best wishes!

I think we'd all be more worried about you, if you WERE NOT nervous. This is a major surgery and you are very right to be nervous about it.  I was shaking, I was so scared the day before my surgery. But 8 months later, I'm so very glad I did it.   Congrats on the date :D