case of the nerves

I consider myself a silent partner of this forum, I read ya'll everyday and I have seen some of you at group, but I don't say anything much, until now. My date is june 2 and until now I have been calm and cool, but the nerves are rearing their ugly heads and I move from laughing to crying, is this normal? All of you are so great in helping each other out, I knew if I ask, maybe one of ya'll could assure me that I am not losing my mind, cause my hubby is not so sure.

From what I hear from others here, that is very common.  I haven't really done any crying but when I wake up on the middle of the night, I sometimes think, "What the He** am I thinking?  What am I doing to myself??!"  I think this is a very normal and, in fact, I think we would be a little abnormal if we didn't feel this way. I know I am making the right decision.  But I do believe it is a huge leap of faith.  Why in the world would I ever believe I can make this work when I've always failed before?  I guess a lot of my faith comes from the people on this site.  They are so helpful, supportive and they have been there!  They understand and can answer our questions. Good luck and hang in there! Kim

Welcome to the board!  Nerves are very normal.  I was so nervous right before surgery, but everything turned out better than I thought it would.  Then I had nerves after surgery, like "did I do the right thing", but it all passes as you see the weight coming off.  It's truly been a lifesave for me!  Introduce yourself at the next group meeting!  Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

Couldn't agree more.  I believe nerves are normal as well.  I was just fine until about a week before my surgery and then had the same feelings.  I believe this is what Dr. Keller refers to as part of the "Oh S*** Stage".  I think there is some that goes on right before surgery and definitely some right after surgery.  Please do introduce yourself at the next support group meeting.  We are all eager to meet a newby!  Can't wait to see you on the losers bench!

Thanks for the encouragement, I think I will be okay, I will make sure I let ya'll know who I am at the next meeting, cause we all need all the support we can get... and give.

I just moved my surgery date out, but when I thought I was 2 weeks away I was freaking out.  I was very emotional.  I think it is normal.  I am more calm now that I have a few weeks but I'm sure when I get closer I will have to deal with the nerves again.  I look forward to meeting you at the next meeting. -Amy

My surgery is day after tomorrow.  Last week I was a little freaked out.  This week I am much calmer.  I asked Dr. Keller last week at group if my feelings wer normal and he assured me they were perfectly normal.  Hang in there and take this leap of faith with me! Denise

Oh, and don't be a silent partner!  We like noisy partners! 

  I'm SOOOOO leaving that comment ALONE!!!!  Don't leave a single dating sista to answer that comment!!!!! 

Looks like somebody's mind is taking a trip to Naughty-Land!  Signed, Angel Kim