Post-ops: Were you able to sleep...

...the night before your surgery? I want, & am praying, for God's peace to engulf me like a bubble so that I won't be nervous. I don't want to be nervous like I was for my hysterectomy in 2001. I want to just be peaceful and calm....I know it is possbile...I know God is able..BUT am I able to LET Him??? I was just wondering? God bless you all? Cindy

My answer to this one is NO. I think I only had about 3 hours of sleep. It's normal to feel the way you do. Many poeple experience it. Trust HIM and you'll be fine. HUgs, Letty

Thanks so much, Letty, for your words of encouragement! Cindy

Actually, I don't remember being restless the night before surgery. I remember having a peace that passes all understanding. I've had three surgeries in my lifetime and have never had any problems and just knew that I would be fine. God gave me that peace and I'm thankful He did. Just let Him take control. I know it is easier said than done, believe me, I know that, but keep praying and believing. Shelly

Shel Thanks for sharing with me! I just need to trust! Thanks! God bless! Cindy

Hi Cindy! I think I slept maybe 3hrs the night before my surgery, but it wasn't because I was nervous - I was SO excited to start my "new life"! I just laid there next to my DH and thought of all the things that he, my son, my daughter and I would soon be able to do together! I have had several surgeries in my lifetime, and I can honestly say that this time I wasn't nervous at all. I was saved about a year ago, and I have never been more at peace than I was when they wheeled me into the OR and my husband blew me a kiss. My pastor and associate pastor were with me and family right before they took me down to the "surgery holding" area. We prayed and then just hung out until they were ready for me. It was such an amazing experience. I could tell that He was with me through it all. He truly is amazing. You will do wonderfully! I will keep you in my prayers... God Bless, ~Amy

Amy Thanks so much for sharing with me your experience. I hope and pray that I will be excited and not scared! I just read our profile. Congratulations on the weight loss that you have had! That's wonderful! PTL! Thanks again & God bless! Cindy

I am like Shelley. I had the peace of God from the moment I gave this to Him and prayed about it. I slept like a rock the night before. Got up and went to the hospital and never once had fear overtake me. God is an awesome God and He can give us peace that the world, peace that a Dr., peace that NO ONE can give but Him. I am praying that His peace settles on you Cindy and you are resting in Him knowing He is going to see you through. He has promised us that He would never leave us nor forsake us. God bless! Randall