My nerves are SHOT!

Ok, so I have my inital consult in the morning at 945, with dr. jones. It is now, 1030, and I should be in bed, but my nerves are just shot. I cant eat, sleep, do anything. Seems like the only thing I can do is sit here and smoke. (I know that I am going to have to quit) I am in tears, because this is something that I want so badly. I have been so big all my life, I just cant take this anymore. Any one have suggestions on getting thru this. God, if I am this big of a mess now, just think of what I will be like before surgery. May need some valium, zanax, or a combination of both. Thanks for all your responces, in advance. S.

Hi...first off let me say you are not alone with those feelings. I had them the very first time I met all the members at the Team Bariatircs in Goshen. I am in still in aw that this may finally happen. Congratulations on your upcoming approval...I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you... and remember to BREATHE...take a deep breath and savor the flavor of your world...cuz after you are approved everything is going to change...of this I am certain... Friends, Barb you got mail

it is exciting taking these steps and it will be a breeze...you will be a loser before you know it...please do try to quit smoking......what ed just went through was due to smoking...I was lucky i ain't gonna lie...I did not quit i was smoking like 2 a day and went about 10 days after surgery not smoking...hardest thing to do...i would tell myself which do i want more, my new life or that smoke....I remember the night before drinking my last pepsi, that was heart breaking....i have had some sips since but it taste like toile****er now...lol..... You'll be just fine....hope your in bed

Scott, Hope you're able to get all your questions answered this morning. Nope. Probably won't stop the nerves, but at least you'll be more educated on everything. This new life is exciting...and scary. People who have been obese all their lived dream of being 'normal' to the point that we view it as a fantasy. Too often, fantasies turn out to be less than what we had thought they would. In the case of WLS however, More often than not, it's a fantasy come true! Nope, not a magical fat cure. Just a do-able tool to rid our bodies of fat. You'll be fine. Take a deep breath and learn all you can about WLS..the surgery, the complication, the after-care...everything. The more you know, the less scary all of this will be. As for the excitement..use it to lose it! Sherri

Hugs Scott!!! I think the anxiety changes to impatience once you get your surgery date. And if you think the impatience is unbearable BEFORE surgery.....just wait until AFTER surgery Everyone goes through the feelings of waking up a month out and wanting to be at goal!! man....that's the worse waiting period...that first 12 months But hang in there....your day will be here before ya know it and you will begin a new journey in life RNY 7/28/04 296/147/140