Surgery Scheduled

Hi everyone... I just got the call that my surgery has been scheduled for June 9th in Austin,Tx.  I am having the RNY surgery.  I have had many surgeries over the years for appendix, gallbladder, hysterectomy, but none of those scared me as much as this does. 
I keep praying that the Lord will take these fears from me and help me make it through this part of my journey in life. 
How did all of you cope with the fears and anxiety?  Any tips will be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,

Yes, I have done alot of research on this and had a good friend who had surgery in Aug. 08 keep me informed of things to check out and diets that would be required of me prior to surgery.  She is such a blessing to me.  She is the reason I decided to do the RNY.  I did consider the lapband, but felt I needed something more permanant to keep me on track. 

I was a nervous wreck the day and night before surgery.  I was praying that God would give me a fever so I wouldn't be able to have surgery.  I made the mistake of staying alone the night before surgery.  I am a single mom and I took my daughter to her friends house so that it would be easier on her.  But I can tell you this,  the moment I got to the hospital I knew I was doing the right thing.  I had put my favorite praise and worship songs on my mp3 player and I just laid there listening to that while I was waiting to be taken back for surgery.  It was like I felt the prayers of all my family and friends both here and in my personal life were surrounding me.  Once I woke up I began to wonder why I worried so much. 

The feelings you are having are VERY normal.  Just keep coming here and letting us surround you with love and support as well as getting into a support group now before you have the surgery.