My Surgery is Scheduled for Thursday and I am FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!

I have been preparing for this weight loss surgery since July. I've collected all the letters of recommendation, got an approval, selected a date, and now I'm finishing up pre-op testing. I AM SCARED TO DEATH!!!!!!!! I have no idea what my life is going to look like. I'm so afraid I won't have the will power to stop some unhealthy habits when I really need to. My surgery is THURSDAY!!! AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!! I really just need some comfort!!!! And, I need to find a support group quick!!! If any of you want to be my angel or call me to talk me through this, I'd grrrrrreatly appreciate it. Just email. Thanks! Ranessa

Hi Ranessa, I was pretty nervous too. You are right, you need to find a support group. You will feel so much better speaking to people who have already had the surgery! I went a week ago to my local support group and had my surgery 3 days ago. It made all the difference in the world!!! You're gonna be fine! Surgery is always nerve racking! But, your doc wouldn't do it if he didn't think it were safe! Take care! Barb

Good luck! I have about 5 weeks to go but I'm scared too! I am also worried that I will go back to bad ways! I wish I could go to a support group once a week instead of once a month! Hope everything turns out great for you. Remember, we are all here to help!

I had my surgery on August 1st, and as I have said many times to many people, I cried all the way up to the hospital - which was a 2 hour ride for me. If my husband had asked if I wanted to turn around and go home, I would have said yes in a heartbeat, and then not have what I have now. I am down 56 pounds, and feeling so good. I was one of those people without will power, but I feel much more in control of food now. I spent all day today cooking and fixing meals - with pies and everything - for my family, and while my head wants them, I have no trouble saying no to them now. I'm not hungry for them. Let me know what I can do to help talk you through. You're going to be so glad once you are on the other side. It's these days leading up to it, when you're worrying about it and thinking about it that it will be tough. Good luck!!

Best of luck to you and my prayers are with you. I am a nervous wreck to but my date is not till the 30th. As far as stopping habits I can tell you that my husband who had a very big appetite and cravings all the time (I was scared for him when he had surgery in June) no longer craves or has any problems saying no to anything. If anything I have to remind him that he needs to eat and get his protein in. Don't worry I am sure you will do fine. Think of all the positive things. I am starting to realize that for the first time in a very very very very long time I am going to actually have a lap. There are so many amazing things that will come for you keep your head high and let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. We are in Parsippany and I know there is a support group close to here but I am not familiar with NJ but I think you are more South Jersey. I am sure you will find one. I know there is an awesome one in SJ. Good luck and keep us posted on how things go. Congrats and Hugs!

Thanks to everyone for their positivity and support! Surgery is tomorrow, and I feel a whole lot calmer. I'll update you soon! Ranessa