Bundle of Nerves

Surgery week is here, scheduled for Wednesday and I am feeling really yancy. I have been somewhat nervous all along, but today it really kicked into third gear. Having heart palpitations, feel faint at times, a real good dose of nerves. I have been praying on and off and trying to stay calm but not having alot of luck. At my last appointment at the surgeon's office they asked if I needed something to help me through till surgery, maybe I should take them up on it? I just didn't want to be so weak. How about saying some prayers out there for me to calm down! Thanks a bunch, Lorraine

Prayers going your way!! Do you have anything to occupy your mind? ANYTHING? TV, house cleaning, walking, visiting friends? I found being able to occupy my time with something that required my attention, like tv, to be a help. What turned out to be the true challenge was on the day of surgery, my surgery was delayed 4 hours due to the previous case's complications. I had 4 hours to 'not think' about the surgery in the pre-op area!! My brain kicked in--or rather out and believe it or not I snoozed quite a bit of the time away. ui also chatted with my dear sis and joked with any staff that came in the cubicle. I had been restless the night before and so was tired, but wasn't worried because I knew I would be in a completely different ballpark once I hit the hospital. See if you can occupy yourself with something and if all else fails, call your doctor for that medication he offered. You don't want to faint and hit your head and have your surgery postponed!! Good luck and Godspeed! Lois

Oh my, I probably have too much to occupy my time. I am at work right now and have to work tomorrow also. Of course there are countless things I still need to attend to at home before Wednesday morning. But you are right, when immersed in things I am better. The worse time is when I am trying to fall asleep and also when sleeping, the nightmares have been awful. Thanks for the reply.

Oh, Lorraine....I know what you are going through...I was there in December and I just tried to keep busy...It is a life changing experience and I am so grateful I went through it. I have lost 62 pounds total and I couldn't be happier. I would like to see the stall gone but in time I know I will lose more. You will be in my thoughts and prayers... Hugs, Betsy

Thanks for the encouragement Betsy! Wow, 62 pounds, when I get to that point I believe I will feel so so good physically. The thought of 62 pounds off my poor painful knees sounds heavenly. Loser to be,,,,,,,,,Lorraine

Oh, Lorraine, honey, don't forget to breathe.... When you hit that 'ohmygosh' spike and your breath is coming faster and your heart's beating a mile a minute.... stop. Close your eyes if you can. Take a deep breath. Let it out slow. Count to 10 if you must. But whatever you do... breathe. You CAN do this, we all know you can, and we're behind you 1000%. (yes, I meant that extra 0.) Just breathe... ~Kathie

Lorraine, Prayers headed your way! My surgery's tomorrow and I'm a bundle of nerves today! So I know how you feel! Best of luck to you and see you on the losing side! Kirsten

Bless your heart Lorraine. I know exactly how you feel. I should've already had my surgery done but under a few cir****tances, still have not. I am fine all the way up to the night before and then it feels like something takes me over and I am a bundle of nerves. Everything will go smoothly for you and before you know it, you will be out of surgery and on the healing path. I will keep you in my prayers , especially tomorrow. May the Lord bestow peace upon you as you start your new journey. God bless you! Tammy Chisom