Why am I so nervous?

Just got aproved last week and I already have a surgery date for the end of April. Why am I nervous/

Um maybe because your entire life is going to change in a huge way. I think everyone experiences some nervousness or anxiety pre-op. I certainly did. Actually had a couple of weeks of depression where I was mourning food that I wouldn't be able to eat any more. It passed. This surgery was about regaining control of my health for me. It forced me to do what I have to do to start living again. And, will hopefully add years to my life. With that in mind I was able to overcome any fears and just went ahead and did it.
Shirley

Im havin surgery April 6th..I feel scared,nervous and very excited at the same time..however i want to do this sooo bad.I think everyone feels this way,at some point of this journey!!

You are right. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really need it. God bless you.

I am one week post op and was also nervous, I just had to keep telling myself how worth it it would be and that I would just have to get through some tough times to get to my goal. Give yourself up to the experts and try and go with the flow. Deep breaths and bring someone who makes you feel calm. Good luck!

Congrats! I too was approved recently and I'm scheduled for April 12 Im sooo nervous as well more so because I don't know what to expect from it all no matter how much I research or read or listen to others but I guess that's normal...I been thinking a lot about what I will not be able to eat anymore is that a worry of you?  I think that's my biggest problem lol

Hi! I'm meeting with my surgeon today and nervous because I've been doing more research about the lapband and know it's not going to be as affective for me at my size which is 392.5 lbs. I didn't want the gastric bypass because of the re-rotating. I'm stuck between which one to get. I printed out information about the mini gastric bypass to present to my surgeon. Hopefully he does it...if not maybe he will be willing to do it for the first time on me....we'll see!

I'm nervous too! I don't have my surgery date yet but it's a coming! Just this morning I kept going over and over in my head should I even do this and should I just try to do it myself again. I lost 65 lbs by myself in 3 months back in 2001 but that was before my grandfather died and the depression set in, then the emotional eating came. I ended up gaining that 65 lbs and more back. I've changed my eating habits, just inactive...I have a few health problems but none that is severe....and this is what keeps going on and on in my mind. If I just start walking and keep eating healthy I should be able to lose 80lbs by September or October. But I came this far so I guess I'll push on and try to get over being nervous...I feel you.

you will be just fine . i had the vbg in 2004 i still olve it.    (your surgery) will be over soon . with my vbg i had no pain. i could have went home that same day. but they kept me for three days best wishes and good bless..

I am not really nervous anymore. I had my pre-op today and for some reason I just feel ready. One of the things I was most nervous about was the surgery in general and what people what think of me after the weight loss. i just wonder will people around me treat me weird. i have been overweight all my life and I think it will be a shock.