Am I the only person who was tired and withdrawn pre-op?

Just need to know that I am not the only person who was tired and withdrawn, as that seems to be my reaction to stress during all big changes in my life. 

Does this reaction mean that I am not ready? 

If anyone thinks I am fooling myselt let me know!

Don't worry Crissy,  we all deal with stress in different ways. Some people will become quiet and withdrawn, some want to eat, some become depressed and cry.   All perfectly normal reactions to upcoming surgery. I don't think it matters which surgery. Surgery is scary. I don't think this means anything other than this is scary and this is how you deal with it. Cold feet is perfectly normal but you have researched this and this is what you want to become a healthy person again.We have all been there. It gets better. Honest

I'm sure lapbanders will come here and offer better advice than I do. Remember I am the crabby one. LOL

I was majhor draggie and tired pre-op.

glad you posted here, surgery is due on the 15th, and I was feeling quiet  and angry . I couldnt understand why some ( I wont mention who) people got me angry when in the past I would just shrug off her comments, but this time I got angry and really let her have it, It was way over a reaction for me, and when i analyzed why I realized I was stressed about the upcoming surgery, I am calmer now, and know this is what I want and need, It sure is a relief to know that others are a bit down, after all we know we are giving up a whole chapter in our life, and that food will no longer be the comforter when we need it, that there will have to be other ways to handle lifes curveballs, than comforting ourselves with food, its scary. Its sure going to be challenge, but I am ready now, and you will be too.

Once I started the 2 week pre-op diet, I was very weak after a couple of days. I have to tell you it did nothing to improve my disposition. On the days leading up to the diet, I had doubts, anxiety up to here, and I questioned my sanity for doing this.  I confess, I still have the odd doubt on bad days, like today. This is not an easy thing to do, nor is it an easy way to live. However, the benefits are worth the difficulties.

I thought I was a freak for being so sad, tired and *****y!  Now I know that there are others who feel this way!  Thanks Gals, I needed to hear that it's OK to be afraid.

It's so weird, I keep going places and all I can think about is "I love to eat there"..."lets go through the drive thru here"..."just a pop here"...I really think my whole life has revolved around where I will get my next meal!  I'm a junky going cold turkey!!  UUUGGGGGGGGG!!!

I feel full, just unfulfilled, so I went out and bought garbage bags to make me go to the grocery store.  It was a struggle.  Since it's just me and my daughter at home, I worry about feeding her without breaking down and stuffing my face!  I even dreampt about a Subway sub!!!

Well, one more day down and 8 more to go!

It might be a good idea to stay away from grocery stores while you are on liquid diet. This is hard enough wiyhout torturing yourself looking at food you can't eat at the store. Try to be as good to  yourself as possible now. This is a tough time. Take long baths, Do your toenails and fingernails. Abything to keep occupied. I know I used to go to bed early so I wasn't near the kitchen. I caught up on a lot of reading while lying in bed. LOL