ANYONE THERE? I AM HAVING A ROUGH DAY.....

THE ANITHEIESTOLOGIST (SLEEP DR) CALLED TODAY ABOUT PUTTING ME TO SLEEP FOR THE SURGERY ....THEY TOLD ME 3 LINES....WRIST , HAND, & NECK....WENT OVER THE REGULAR STUFF.....JUST MADE IT MORE REALISIT FOR ME....IT WILL BE HERE SOON. IS IT NATURAL FOR ME TO QUESTION HAVING THIS.....WLS....I KNOW IT IS THE BEST THING FOR ME...BUT IN MY HEAD IT SAYS ...THIS IS ELECTIVE....IT IS NOT SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO HAVE DONE....BUT YET IT IS IF I WANT TO HAVE ANY KIND OF LIFE LEFT....AND I KNOW I SHOULD FEEL LUCKY THAT I GOT APPROVED WITHOUT ANY HITCHES...FROM BCBS....MY CRYING HAS STARTED....AM I NORMAL? I WANT THE RESULT BUT AM AFRAID OF THE JOURNEY.....I TRIED TAKING A HOT AND IT HASN'T HELPED....I AM JUST FEELING REAL I GUESS THIS IS JUST PART OF IT....ISN'T IT ???

Janella, Everything you are feeling right now is quite normal! I got really nervous about 2 weeks before my wls and I found that I threw myself into cleaning my house up from top to bottom really good took my mind off of it somewhat. Then 2 days before surgery....all those feelings left me...then I worried because I wasn't worried! Talk bout being Everything will go just fine and it is OH SO WORTH IT! Hugs, Terri (Past Goal) 305/148/155 -157 lbs.

Hi Janella, although I have been thru a lot of surgeries, I truly believe what you are feeling is a normal part. Do what Teri says, clean, keep busy, remember afterwards your body won't want to clean, so when you come home, you will have had all this done and waiting for you. After about a month, others even questioned why they put themselves thru this, but a month after and seeing the weight come off, they are glad they did it. Do it for yourself, clean, do yard work, anything that takes your mind off and just let God do the worrying for you. You will be fine, and you have all of us here on the board to be there for you and support you. May God guide you on your journey to a better life for Him. Kathy

Hi Janella, We have the same surgery date. I have a lot of concerns but I am sure this is what I want. I try not to focaus on the what if's or the things that I am giving up. I am a single parent of a wonderful four year old girl and the whole "elective" piece is what makes me nervous too, but the opportunity to live and see my 4 year old grow up keeps me positive. Focus on the positives. Look at the limits your weight has placed on your life and think about the what if's of not having surgery. We will be fine and sitting on the loser's bench welcoming others over real soon. Hang in there!! Lisa

Howdy Janella I just wanted to tell Ya that I'm thinking about You and I'm wishing you peace & sending you prayers and lots of ((((HUGGS)))) Missy Lea

WELL I AM REALLY BEHIND IN CHECKING MY EMAIL. IM JUST STARTING THE PROCESS. I THINK ANYTIME YOU HAVE SOMETHING LIKE SURGERY YOU HAVE YOUR DOUBTS. JUST STAY POSTIVE.. YOU'LL BE FINE