Only 3 days to go and I am scared....

HI Fran, I am not yet scheduled for my surgery so you are farther along than me.  I know you'll do fine on Friday and the day after that and the day after that and........   I haven't walked in your shoes yet but offer support to you for the exciting new journey you're about to embark! Hooray for you to take such a positive step to your future.... Hugs, Kathi

Oh Fran, everyone was scared before their surgery . . . but you know, it's written somewhere when you will die . . . shoot, you could get run over by a big ole truck and wouldn't you want to make a little splat as opposed to a big splat?  Okay, sounds crazy but then I am crazy.  You will have lots of folks praying for you, and this surgery is sooooo much better than it was 10 years ago, so much safer!  You'll be fine and before you know it sitting on the losers' bench (there's lots of room).

hijack-connie--look at the new you!!!about durned time!!whooooo hoooooooo!!!!

Fran, you are in my prayers for a successful, uneventful surgery and quick recovery. Debbie

Fran - you will be in my thoughts and my prayers.  Life after weight loss surgery is WONDERFUL!  ((((hugs)))) Randa

Well, as you see from all the responses. Your feelings are normal. My doc said if I got to nervous to call theoffice and they would precribe me something for a couple days to help me calm down. I didn't need it. I figured if I died on the table or whatever it would just save years of pain and misery as I was already killing myself. I concentrated on all the things I would be able to do after the surgery, things I had given up on. Pain free gardening. Going to festivals because I couldn't walk that far. riding on rides at amusement parks.Playing with my grandkids. I was so excited to get my life going. Please look ahead of the next few days. They will pass so quickly and then your "real life" will begin. CHOOSE to stop the anxious thoughts. We are here for you !! Scooting over and making room on the bench..Blessings

Hi Fran, As nervous as you are and as crazy as this sounds, you may be pleasantly surprised that when Friday rolls around you might be as calm as a cucumber.  My doctor asked me if I was ready and I said "LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED".  I've heard from many people who were scared to death and on the day of surgery were very calm.  My prayers are with you! Hugs! Judy

THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!  You've helped me go from terrified to just anxious. Now if only work would stop finding things that "only Fran can fix" before I go on leave and let me get my own job caught up!!! LOL!! I love my job, my husband, my son and my dog's (not always in that order)..........and I just want to come home to all of those things! Bring it on.......let Friday come and "get this party started" (thanks Judy). I probably won't post again until this is done and behind me.........see you all on the losers bench! Big Hugs!

Hi Fran, It's been almost 5 years for me, but I remember the morning of my surgery date like it was yesterday, and very likely will never forget it.  I had a little different experience than you did.  I really didn't care if I "woke up" or not.  I was so miserable, sick and fat not waking seemed a really easy way out.  I know.  That's so sad isn't it?   Well, it's not like that today.  Today I want to live until I'm 150!!  So, I will tell you that I'm keeping my extra skin for several reasons and one of them is that risk of not waking up!!!  So, yeah I guess that's a reasonable fear you have there.  Anytime there is a general anesthetic involved it is a risk.   I also know that we create our own reality with our fears and beliefs.  My life has been living proof of that truth.  Try to listen to that small, still voice inside, that one below your heart and TRUST.  Your walk will be your own.  There are many here that will hold your hand through it, but only you can take the steps required to succeed.  Put your faith whereever you believe in putting it.  You'll do what you do and learn from it!!! Good luck to you.  I wish you a speedy recovery!! Jeani

I think your anxiety is perfectly normal.  I wish they would deal with this particular issue during the classes before surgery since we all seem to go through it.  If you were going into this with no concerns, I'd question whether you had a good grasp on the reality of surgery.  It helped me a bit to do the math.  My odds of dying in surgery were tiny compared to the definite probability I was dying with my obesity.  All the best and see you on the Loser's Bench!