I'm Scared...

I went in for preadmissions testing today, all went well. Ive been on my preop diet and lost 11 lbs last week. Everything is going well for the big day on Monday May 1st...but all of the sudden, I'm scared. I'm distracted, nervous and tempramental. I wish I knew how to calm my mind and heart. I wish I could tell myself what I know to be true, that this is the best thing I can do for myself. So why does my body and mind react this way? Has this happened to you? Kathryn

Yes, I think it's happened to all of us. It is very NORMAL! Just know that. It's a big step, but one you will not regret!! Hang in there...it won't be long now. Just pop on here whenever you need strength...there are so many on here that will help you thru this! Best of luck too! Theresa

Hi Kathryn, I too was so scared. The whole week before surgery I was a nervous wreck. Coming here for support is the best thing. Everyone here has been thru it . It always calmed me to read the post and stuff. Believe me I wanted to run like crazy as the days drew closer, but I knew this is what I wanted. I knew everything would be fine in my heart. It is such a natural thing for us to be nervous. After surgery I thought wow ok I drove myself crazy all last week for what? I am 18 days out I am doing great and so happy with my decision. I don't think anything we can tell you will calm you. But you will be fine. Good luck on your new journey. You will be in my thoughts and Prayers. DeAnn

Are you kidding? Of course it's normal, we all go through it . I actually backed out twice the morning of surgery LOL. I ended up being two hours late and had dr webber wondering if i was gonna show u*****t. My husband kept yelling at me cause he had to listen to me for the last year about not being approved and the insurance crap. Just try to keep your self busy and focus on the big picture . You're almost there. Hugs Linda

Thank You Ladies, for posting....its been such a strange turn around for me to be this aggitated. I've been smiling all last week when everyone expected I would freak out from not eating as much, and I dont even think its the food part...I just cant wait to be done and back at home trying to make my new life work. I'll keep breathing and hope for the ebst!! Thanks, Kathryn

Kathryn, Those who have gone before us, say it is normal to be very nervous and afraid about this surgery that will change our life, they are right. It is a huge decision we are making. I too am awaiting surgery and have at times been on edge and moody. I can very much relate to the feeling. We have to trust what we know to be true. There are so many people on this board to lean on,who can help us tremendously. Lots of Hugs and prayers Phyllis Gilbert

Hi Kathryn, I too am awaiting surgery. I have to wait until July 17th!!!! It seems like it is never going to get here. There are times when I sit with my husband and talk to him about it and cry because I am so scared of what will happen to me and if I were to die what would happen to my children. I do not know where you may be on your faith journey but I tell you....it helps me tremendously to pray about it. I will pray for you that the Lord will draw near to you and wrap his loving arms around you so you may feel his presence with you. A verse that comes to my mind when I am so worried about my surgery is "Be still and know that I am GOD" Trust in the Lord and he will walk you through this. God's Blessings, Diane