emotions....is this normal

ok... so my surgery is only 6 days and a wake up away.... spent the weekend with my daughter and grand daughter.... did nothing but lounge in the hotel watch sponge bob and go shopping for he baby boy thats on the way in june...... however, today when sayin goodbye to lil miss emma...... i kissed her and hugged her and told her i loved her and watched them drive away before i got in my car..............and then lost it............ cried and cried and cried... called my DBF and cried some more..... any one else go through this??? Am i going to be a basket case like this til the surgery is over.... is this normal???? sighs.... i do not want to freak out and have my surgery canceled!!!!! its taken too much to get here!! Thanks Kandy

Yes. It's normal. You are taking a huge step. You have lots of "what if?" in you head. It's all part of the gig. You'll be fine. kp

thanks!!!! glad to know that this emotional roller coaster is normal.... i honestly thought i would just float through and have no emotional issues cuz i have worked so long for this!!!! laughs.. so much for my planner personality!! but again, glad to know i am normal!!! Kandy

You are entitled to feel emotional . You're not getting a pimple popped. This is major elective surgery and took a lot of careful thought. Do what Shannon says. Do things to keep yourself busy - especially things that prep you and your house for your arrival home. Practice being a bariatric. Set up your pantry and check lists for your food diary afterward. kp

I have already done that... it has been easy since i live bymyself and do not have to worry about someone elses meals..... Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it!!

Oh My those feelings..... I still remember them  so clearly.  I  think we all have them.  . Heck  right up to the time they wheeled me into surgery ,I was telling my hubby all these last minutue things he would have to take care of if something happen to me. Poor guy he was just looking at me like  wow. I too left everyone letters. So settle down ...you will be ok. Your in for the ride of your life.... so just hold on and enjoy.     You soon  will be doing the happy dance.       Best wishes to you on your new journey in life   .   DeAnn

Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement... i am much better today than i was on sunday when i left the girls!! :) Kandy

Its very normal..I cried the whole night before, drive to hospital and in the holding room.  I wrote letters to all my loved ones in case anything happened an I was fine..so try to relax- keeep busy- clean house, do laundry...read.....it will be over soon and you will be enjoying your new life!! Best  of luck and let us know how u are doing when u can.. Shannon

thanks so much!!!!

You are totally normal.  I wrote this http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/signgurl/uzone,blog/action ,comments/blog_id,68758/blog_post_id,10697/ a few days before surgery.  You have made a big decision, but you will find that it is one of the best decisions you could ever make for yourself. Huge hugs to you, my friend!