Tomorrow is my day!!!

Well, tomorrow is my big day!!  I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am and my surgery is at 7:30.  I am really emotional today just wondering if that is normal.  I am really nervous but excited too!  Everyone please say a prayer for me.

Hey Suzy, welcome!  And congratulations on your surgery tomorrow.  You will do great! Of course it is normal to have ambivalent feelings right about now.  Just spend the time making a list of the reasons to have this surgery and you will see that it is the best decision for your health that you can make.  Your surgeon wouldn't do it and your insurance company wouldn't approve it if it weren't. So hold onto your seat and let us get to know you better and be sure to let us know how it all went.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow morning. Do you have an angel?

Be excited - welcome to the next phase of your life!

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

Nikki

Good luck to you!!

Darcie

Hi Suzy -

It is soooo normal to be nervous. Not only are you having major surgery tomorrow, but it will require major lifestyle changes. That said, I have to tell you that everyone that I know that has done this says that it's the best thing they ever did for themselves. When I got nervous, I made a list of the reasons I applied to have the procedure done and also looked at the likelihood I'd be able to take care of those things if I didn't have the surgery. The surgery always won out ... my fear of dying young, and not living fully if I didn't have the surgery, trumped my fear of the pain, possible complications and life-style changes I'd be facing by deciding to have the surgery.

You have to do what's best for you. It appears that if you've gotten to this point, you've decided that this what's best for you and your Dr's and even the insurance company agree.

Remember that we are all here to support you as you make this journey. I look forward to getting to know you as you share your concerns, experiences and triumphs.

Wishing you all the best and keeping you in thought and prayer.

Barb

Best of luck to you! I am about 9 days from surgery and know how you are feeling. I will say a prayer for you.

Ramona

Suzi, It is perfectly normal to be nervous and excited!  Just take a deep breath and know you're doing the right thing, you're on your way to recovery and a whole new life girl!  Put your seatbelt on and get ready for a wild rollercoaster ride!   I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!  Best wishes!

You for sure have our prayers!    One note:  The morning of my surgery, I turned down the offer of something to relax me (thought I was "just fine").  After a few minutes, I asked for the happy juice and was so glad I did.  Take advantage of everything they offer you, you don't have to be macho woman.  Have a wonderful journey and we'll keep the bench open for ya!  .

Congrats! Cant wait to have you on the loser bench!!! Dont worry I was an emotional wreck right before surgery, I was nervous but mostly excited! You will be in our prayers! Good luck, and keep us posted on you!!

Hey I'm nervous and I am 12 days away. Good Luck and I will be praying for you to have smooth wls and fast healing. God Bless Myrtis