Just getting jitters before surgery!!

Hi all, Well.....time is approaching quickly and I have been so nervous these last few weeks. I guess my nerves have gotten the best of me and I have had negative thoughts for a few weeks...yuck. Has anyone gotten this and been able to get past it without freaking out before surgery? I have great thoughts and then I feel like I shouldnt be too excited because things can go seriously wrong. I'm in good shape other then the fact that I am 130 lbs overweight. No high blood pressure, no sugar problems, no high cholesterol, nothing except severe sleep apnea and thyroid problems which I currently under control. If anyone has any words of wisdom send them my way!!

Hi Dee, I think we all went through what you're feeling, to some degree or another. I freaked out but then the night before surgery was totally calm and ready. Not to say that I wasn't still worried, but I knew that I was making the best decision for myself and my future with my family. When you start doing the laxatives, you'll have a lot of time to sit & think . Seriously, I spent a whole day alone, reading books, writing in my journal, lookin at family pictures. It really helped me to stave off the panic and prepare myself for the next stage of my life. Although I haven't lost as much as I had hoped to by this point, I would do it all again in the blink of an eye. Please don't hesitate to email me if you just need someone to talk to. We could even meet for a cup of coffee if you're interested. Jen

Hi Jen, I can't tell you how much it meant to me to read your response. I feel so much better knowing others have been feeling the same way I do. Its scary, but exciting....and your right, I will have much time to ponder the night before in the privacy of the "john" LOL I just need to focus on the FUTURE and not feel like I don't deserve a new start on life. I have always been a negative thinker..always thinking if something good was happening then the rug must be getting about ready to be yanked out from under me. I guess its high time to put the past where it belongs and look to the very happy future ahead of me. Thank you again Jen...your words are heartfelt and sincere.