starting to get nervous...

okay so i was super proud of myself because up until this point i hadnt been nervous what-so-ever... even after my pre-op thursday i was great. well i start my 8 day liquid diet tomorrow before my surgery on the 7th. Im starting to get that nervous feeling and its no fun. I want this so badly and i have an amazing surgeon.I keep telling myself that and im really just trying to not think about it :( i feel like this is going to be the longest 8 days of my life heh. Anyways i hope everyone is doing well. im just going to try and stay positive and keep my mind off things. Have a good weekend yall! -Courtney

It's natural to be nervous, but you have the right attitude.  Staying positive is key.  Hope you have a good weekend as well and I hope time flies by for you!  You're going to do great!

what are you going to eat preop?  name everything you know!!!

It is okay and normal to start getting nervous!!!   You have to find what works for you to get you through the next week or so.   For me, I am a list maker....I made to-do lists for everything.  What I wanted to buy before I went into the hospital, what I needed to pack for the hospital, what I wanted to clean in our house before I went in for surgery, who my husband needed to call after the surgery, lists like that.   Then the part that keeps you busy is checking things off your lists. I actually limited my time on OH the week before.   Don't get me wrong I still checked it daily, but only a little bit each day.  I had thought of nothing but my surgery for months, and the week before surgery I needed to think about me, my family, and what I needed to get done pre-op. Hope this helps, and post again if you need some support!!!!

I'm excited for your upcoming surgery!!  it is normal to feel nervous, try and keep you mind on other things.  I spent the night at a friends house before my surgery, that helped me not focus so much on what I was doing!

What are you nervous about? Something in specific?  I am asking because I am also nervous, and I don't have a surgery date even scheduled!   --I think it's normal to be nervous. (I'm finally starting to understand).  It's going into the unknown that can be a bit intimidating. We don't know WHAT is going to change, or how much.  It's the comfort of a routine and an every-day life that will change. -- I'm not gonna lie, I am scared I will never be able to eat a PB&J ever again!    You are starting a new journey and it's going to be awesome. Good luck!

hey courtney.
as you well know is very normal to be nervious, for me was diferent `cuz i had my surgery in other country and i spended 2 weeks away from home. so that was very scary too.
but you know what, when everything is over you gonna ask yourself "why was i nervious?" it was a piece of cake" just breath and remember that this is a decition and a commitment that you made with yourself. and be brave. is gonna worth it.

the night before surgery when you are taking all the preop medicines you are gonna be very very nervious but foucus on goal always remember your goal. things that matter have a price.

and remember than be brave is not about not been scared is about to have courage. you`ll be fine. i promise
take care and don´t worry
sincerely
mariana.