6 days to go!!!!!

I'm nervous but very anxious. I'm scheduled for June 29, 2004 at 7:30 a.m. I am so ready for this life changing tool that I can't hardly stand it anymore. It seemed like I was never going to get here and here I am!!!! Any ideas how to keep from being so nervous that I back out????? I want this so bad I think my determination is so strong, because of the people around me doubting my ability and my decision to go through with this surgery. I feel like I have made a good decision and that I am finally going to do something to make Traci happy for a change. Something I have never done before. Just nervous nelly I guess. Thanks for listening. Traci

I will pray for a safe surgery and speedy recovery for you and hope all will be well. I am so very happy for you! You have come too far to back out so don't worry about it. Your excitement and determination will see you through. All my best to you! Doreen

Traci, Although I've not been approved yet, my surgeon did submit my info for insurance approval. I find myself second guessing as well because if I'm approved, the next step is the actual surgery. What keeps me focused on following through is the fact that I am doing this to better my health. I've never been one to "enjoy" doctors and/or hospitals let alone having something done to me. I just keep thinking if I don't do this, my health will indeed decline and I will be forced to see those doctors and hospitals. If you didn't have anxiety, you wouldn't be human but you know, in your heart, what is best for you and you will do that-regardless of what anyone else says to you about it. Best wishes! Beth

My surgery is also the 29th. I've been anxious for weeks, this week is not any better. I keep thinking how much better my life is going to be. I'm taking control of something I could never control before! God Bless, and you go girl. This isn't the easy way out, it's the only way in my eyes to start a new healthier life, once and for all! Ang

Hi Tracy. I too am in Chillicothe. I am going to OSU. I have to be up there the 29th of this month for the Dietican, Then all my stuff gets turned in and I am hoping to get a appointment with Dr. Needleman. I hope that I can have it done Lap rny. Where are you going? I will be thinking of you. I know what you mean about being nervous, I was gonna do it last year, but didn't do it with BTC, (can't tell why). But I have a great feeling about OSU. I hope that I am not too big, for them to do it lap. Well send me a e-mail, maybe since we are in the same town, we can help each other. I ask my sister if she knew a Tracy Austin, she said that there is one that works at HUD office. Is that you? I work in tech support, for our local ISP here. Hope to hear form you, Good Luck, we all will be thinking of you and I know you will be fine. my e-mail address is [email protected] Thanks

Congratulations Traci! Remember there are many people hehe who know what you are going through, why, and who support you!!! Best wishes through your journey! PJ wfad

Thank you all for the kind words. I really needed them, it helps to know that I'm not the only one that is going throught the same emotions. I guess I'm normal after all. Thanks again, and please keep me in your prayers. Traci

Hey Traci ! WOOHOO !! Anxietly is normal .. our whole life we listen and pray that people DON'T have to go in for surgery .. and now we are forced to CHOOSE too .. lol .. Makes sense we would be on pins and needles. If it helps you, I feel like I am walking in a dream ... not a good or bad one .. just unreal .. you mean to tell me, WE get a chance at a normal weight, a normal life ???? I'll try to make it to the hospital to see ya Hon ... Meaghan

Hi Traci My surgery was on June 22, 2004. I also had lots of anxiety the weeks before surgery, but come the morning of surgery - i felt a very calm peace over me and i had no anxiety at all !! It was a weird feeling but i guess when it's something that you want sooooo bad, your at a point that your body accepts it. I wish you all the best of luck and a smooth and speedy recovery ! God Bless