Only three weeks away

I start my 2 week diet next Friday. My surgery is only 3 weeks away and I am getting scared again. I think this is just normal I am afraid of surgery scared. I am so excited but then I wonder what if ....... something goes wrong. What will my husband and children do without me. I also know I can't live this way my body hurts, I have no energy when I get home from work, and I am sure I will die an early death like my mother and grandmother if I don't do something. Hearing so many horror stories worries me. I am excited and nervous but i am 99% sure I am doing the right thing.

 I agree, it is normal to be afraid or nervous. That means you understand the magnitude of what you are going to do. And THAT is awesomeness.

When I went into congestive heart failure, on top of having compromised kidneys, I accepted that I either had to do something drastic or I was going to have somethig drastic happen to me. My poor aching body has served me well, I need to serve it well now.

Yes, things do happen. But in comparison to what? Relativity helps to give us perspective and answers for us.

Try to breath through those moments of fear, you are so normal and so mentally sound for being afraid :) HUGS! Youre gonna do wonderfully!

Thanks! A few weeks ago I was so overwhelmed I had decided not to do the surgery/. Then I stepped back took a deep breath and realized I just needed to relax, pray and get a clear head. I feel good with my choice and this nervousness is different. I get worried, I even cried when I went for my endoscopy.

 Oh yeah, I cvan certainly understand that ... I called my boyfriend up a few times with the shakes. You just keep posting and talking when youre afraid, you're doing everything right :)

I don't talk about this often, but since you said you pray.. I'll bring it up.

I had surgery on a Monday.  The Sunday before, I had my priest (episcopal) bless me and anoint me with oil.  It was very soothing and calming to me.   I also had the hospital chaplain come and visit during my pre-op wait and pray for me.

It's very normal to be nervous.  I went through huge anxiety before my hysterectomy, but not so much for my banding.  Since my hyst was about 16 months before my banding, I think I used up all my anxiety over that surgery.. if that makes any sense.  I had no energy left to be overly anxious.

You're making the right choice to do something about your obesity. Hang in there. 

Good morning!! I am 4 days post op and I have experienced all the anxiety, excitement and fear over this surgery. I also had questioned myself if I was making the right decision. With that behind me yes I made the right decision and yes I will get through this. This is a new lifestyle and a new you....embrace it.
Last night I even got to sleep on my left side:) This morning I put my sneakers on and walked to the end of the street. Little joys..I'll take them.
I will keep you in my prayers.
 

Thanks for your encouraging words.