WEEK TO GO

HI EVERY1 MY SURGREY IS A WEEK AWAY AND IM A WRECK MY NERVES ARE SHOT HUBBY IS TRYING TO BE SUPPORTIVE BUT ITS NOT WORKING IM TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING DONE BEFORE SURGREY BUT I FEEL LIKE IM FORGETING SOMETHING I CANT EAT LOLOLO IM WORRIED ABOUT MY KIDS I WORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING LOL PLEASE I NEED WORDS OF SUPPORT THKS FOR LISTENING EMI 1/13/05

Emi what you are feeling is very normal, you are going to have major surgery and you need to stop and take a deep breath and than another when you feel your nerves are getting the best of you, Give hubby a hug it is not easy for him either and you made this decision for what reason I'm sure it is the same as most of us, afraid we will die without it, so you have done your research on your surgeon and you are confident that he is the best and now again breath and relax, I know I know it's not that easy to relax but just think of all the pro's you will gain after surgery, you get to live your life and win back your body and run and play....no lets not focus on the negative we know there is always a chance but stay poitive and go for it, I'm sure you will do just fine and do come and vent here whenever you need to. Keep us posted, one week to go. Christine

Hi! I am new here..but I am always ready to show some support! Hold in there..before you know it, you will be on the losing track and you will be a much happier person. Just think of all the stress that will be off your back once the weight is off it, too! Accept the support of your family. You need them just as much as they need you. Hugs! Haley

Emi, I know exactly what you are feeling hun, I get that way NOW and I still have 3 or 4 months to go before mine... Some good advise from all here......take time to relax yourself and breath. I know for me some deep breathing really helps, and well I pray. I am sure it will all go well for you. There is truth in the saying you will get through this!!!! Well if you need to vent, yell, cry or just chat this is the place to do it hun.....great people here....... Take care Debra

Emi Congrats on your upcoming date.........Just take deep long breahts and remember what you have had to do to get this far......let your focus on your new journey get you through your next couple weeks........I am sure you had to do plenty to get where you are at , at this moment. Its Sooo normal to have all those feelings, I know this because I had them myself. * Deep Breaths* Sweetie.......and just keep fresh in your mind everything it took to get you to THIS POINT. You'll do wonderfuly !! Best of luck and need anything, give me a yell. Keep you in my prayers Brenny

Hi Emi I know exactly how you are feeling and I probably posted that same exact post a week before, a day before etc. Take some deep breaths, keep yourself occupied. I found that I had a nesting syndrome like before giving birth which helped. Everything will go fine. Sending prayers out to you and your surgeon!! Tina

Hi Emi... if you weren't nervous I would say that you had some major psychological malfunction. You are going to have a major surgery that is going to alter your life for the rest of your life! Nervousness is only natural! Sweetie, I had doubts up to the point that I was laying on the operating table. I will NEVER forget the feeling that I was experiencing as they walked me down the LONG corridor into the OR. When I was 1/2 way there I wanted to turn and run, but something inside of me wouldn't allow it. Now, I am most grateful that I didn't run. I am 4 weeks post op and the last time I was weighed (at 13 days post op) I had dropped 32 pounds. I go tomorrow for another weigh in... I am anticipating maybe 10 pounds at the most, but that is weight that I would never have lost without having this surgery. God is on your side, and will only give you what he knows you can and will handle. Give your fear to God and he will guide you through it. Good Luck Jalonda

Hi Emi, I can say I know exactly how you are feeling!! Mine is in 5 days and I think being nervous is part of the package. But take some deep breaths close your eyes and visualize what your new life will be like. all the steps we have taken to get here will never take away those jitters. So in three months we will both look back and say WOOHOOO! lookie what I did! Best wishes and I will be praying for you. Melva

thank you for all your support i feel alittle better i try not to think that a week from today i will be laying on the or table!!!!!!!!! ill keep u posted emi

Wow! You sound just like me 2 days ago. I also have surgery scheduled very soon (Jan 18th). I only got my date late last week. I went into instant panic mode!!! I freaked out! I thought I was prepared, but when I got the news, reality set in and the result was not good. I posted my concerns on the main message board and the response I got was amazing. I felt totally supported. My husband is 100% behind me, but it wasn't the same as getting support from people who are going through the same things as I was. Stay positive and think of the great things that are going to result from the surgery. Then think about how unsatisfied you are now. Everyone on this site are terrific and I feel confident that they will be there whenever we need support! Good luck! See you on the other side... Maria p.s. Please email me if you just need to vent!