Surgery tomorrow!!

I am looking forward to my new life, but I am starting to be a bit anxious about the surgery. I was doing okay until I talked to my dad last night. I know he and my mother are very nervous about it. They have both been through surgery, but my brother and I haven't. I think they were hoping to avoid that anxiety in their life. I am at work today, because I couldn't imagine sitting at home and thinking about it. Since my surgeon doesn't requie icky bowel preps and things, I couldn't think of a good reason to stay home. Keep in your thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to post from the "losers' bench." Linda

Dear Nana, I had surgery on 7/19. I thought I was going to die on the table. I was so scared. I am here and alive and so far I feel great. I will pray for you. I know you will do fine. Remember they don't want to lose anybody and will do everything in their power to help you make it through. I am a smoker and have asthma I thought I would end up on a respirator post op. I didn't. The anesthesiologist told me he would take good care of me. Good luck, God Bless see you on the losing side. Carol

Carol, Thanks for your support. I feel pretty calm. I doubt that I will be tomorrow. My surgery is scheduled for 1:30, so I will have way too much time in the morning to think about it. Linda

Best of luck to you ... I will be praying for you and yours.. I'm sure you will be just fine.. Shelly -100

Shelly, Thanks for your kind words. Wow!! You are amazing. You've lost 100 lbs in less than 5 months. Linda

Linda, I am sure your surgery will go just fine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through your surgery and recovery. Just remember, you are in the hands of a really great surgeon and you will be just fine. I didn't have Dr Scott as my surgeon but I had his partner in St Louis, Dr De La Torre, and them are 2 of the best surgeons around. I will keep the loser's bench nice and cool for you with lots of water. Theresa