Starting the pre-surgery freak out

Friday is surgery day.  I'm excited, but my nervousness is starting to take over.  I'm all set for the surgery but I am just starting to worry.  I have a pre-op appt on thursday to make sure everything is good, my insurance approval is solid, my pre-op tests were done and I am waiting for my PCP to send all the results to the surgeon's office.  My little bag is packed, I have pre-made and scheduled my blog posts for my website, and I think everything is paid and bought for my husband for during the hospital stay.  Then why am I worried?  

My period started today.  That sucks.  It caused my weight to go up...ON A LIQUID DIET OF 490 CALORIES A DAY.  That's frustrating.  But I don't think that is where my nervousness is coming from.  I wish I had Valium to take now.  :(

So normal and if you think about it, wouldn't it be strange if you weren't nervous?  Hang in there, and it will all be over soon and you'll wake up so relieved.  And when it gets tough in the first few weeks, just remember, it's temporary, and before long will be a distant memory.  Congrats!

As excited as I was, I got nervous the day before, but it's all worth it.  No matter what happens during your recovery- it's worth it! You got this. You're totally prepared (I've seen your posts) and you'll be so happy you did. I am a TOTALLY slow loser even though I'm  on a very low carb, low calorie diet, but I never once regret my decision. You won't either. Good luck. See you on the other side soon!

Debbie

My nurse told me that she only worries about the RNY patients that aren't nervous. You'll do great. 

I was the exact same way going into my original RNY.  I made myself index cards with reminders of why I made the decision in the first place and what my goals were.  I kept reading those cards over and over again.  They really helped.  I would be more worried about you if you weren't nervous and don't mind the scale; hormones are a beast!  Hang in there!  It's going to go very well!!

Thank you all for the reassurances.   I know it will be fine but you just can't help those jittery feelings.   I know we've all been through it.   At least I'm not going through the nervousness of wondering if I will get my approval.   It's almost over. 

The weeks before my surgery were the hardest part of the journey for me. 

When I woke up from surgery, I wondered what I had been worrying about.  It was so easy.

Right before surgery the nurse said, something would be very wrong if you were not nervous . By the way they gave me something for nerves in the pre op room. It went well , congrats on your new life !!!!

The night before and the morning of I get to have Valium.  I requested it specifically.  I know how I get.  LOL

I am totally with you!! I think my period will start the day of surgery. I am a little freaked out, my kids keep saying we will miss you mommy. My stepsons graduation is the same morning, so my husband will only be able to drop me off and then will have to leave. I would love a drink..LOL BUT we will make it through this!!! YAYYY for FRIDAY!!