I have a date(sorry kinda long)

Hello friends...I have a date for my lap rny. It is Dec 21. This is all happening so fast that I am kinda freaking out. My ins approval only took a week and then 2 days later I have a surgery date. I had to have it before the end of the year or I would of had to go thru the approval again. I am like a big ball of nerves. I keep thinking OMG am I really doing this...or OMG this is really happening for me. I am so scared that I could die from this and that my 3 year old son will always think of Christmas time as when his mommy dies. I just can get that thought out of my mind...I know I am just being paraniod...is this normal....has anyone else felt this way??? I know that God led me to this...I know I have to trust him to bring me thru it, its just hard now that I know I am acutally going to do this. I am on my 2 week liquid diet, this is only day 2 of it and I am freaking starving to death. I guess what I am most scared of is blood clots... I am also afraid that even though the complication rate is low that I will be the one who has the complications. I know I need to stop the negative thinking. I totally trust the 2 surgeons doing the surgery, they have had no deaths, leaks or complications. They are also a center of excellence. Am I freaking out for nothing??? Oh ya and one more thing..I need an angel...any volunteers...thank you all so much for listening to all my babbling. Valerie

Valerie most of us post ops know what your going through. I for one really didnt freak out to much cuz I knew without a shadow of a doubt God led me to do this and if you know He has led you through this path then just relax silly. IF you follow what the doctor tells you and do everything the doctor tells you then you wont have any blood clots or any complications, that is why they give us all the directions and rulez to follow. I'll sure keep you in my prayers....CONGRATS on the date. A month from now you'll be laughing at yourself if you go back and read this lol. Hang in there gurl, the best is yet to come!!!! Bless ya!! Andrew

Thank you so much Andrew...your words are very encouraging. I just need to take a deep breath and relax. I hope the next 13 days fly by cuz I am starving LOL. Thank you for the prayers..they are greatly appreciated it. Take Care, Valerie

Valerie, How great. I am pre-op waiting for my consult in March. I wish you all the best. It is normal to be scared or anxious about surgery but most of the people say when they wake up from surgery they wonder why they were so worried. Keep God in your heart and talk all you want here we will try to help. JULIA

Congrats on your WLS date and you will be in my prayers, it won't be long now God bless you! Barbara t.

Congrats Valerie on your surgery date!! I don't much about the pre op diet due to me still being a pre op patient, I do pray that the Lord keep you strong in all this, taking away your hunger and giving your spirit the peace it needs to help you manage this time before your surgery!! We have a solid prayer warrior team on here! Just give it all to the Lord, have faith in Him and know that He will carry you through! Deb M

It is normal to have apprehensions about having surgery. You should have them.It means you are fully informed and aware of the risks. You said "I know that God led me to this".If that is true then don't second guess God-trust in him,lean on him and believe that he gave you this date either to prevent you further insurance issues in the future or simply as a Christmas gift from him to you. What better gift could you give your son that a happier healthier longer living Mom? Pray for God to ease your fears. Good luck and I will pray for you as well. Dannielle

Congratulations on your date....What a wonderful Christmas present for you....You will do fine and we will all be praying for you and your surgeon...If you need anything just let me know and I will do my best to help you out.... God bless Rachael Medinger

THnak you all so very much for your encouraging words. I am on day 4 of my liquid diet and so far am doing okay. I am a little more calmed down as of right now.. i am trying to only think positive thoughts. I will be on the losers bench b4 you know it!!!!