Feeling a bit scared

so i went shopping for my pre op and post op diets, mine begins on 4/21 until now i have been really excited but now i am feeling excited and anxious.  I hope it passes soon.

Shawn Marie, you will be on the losing side of surgery before you know it.  I recall the mix of emotions.  This will pass.  Get ready for the fun ride that will follow.  Hugs

Thanks Kathy

The same thing happened to me. It seemed like my "date" was forever away, and then suddenly it was almost here and I started to get nervous and anxious. But then I realized that I had done tons of research, I had chosen the best surgeon and one that I had complete confidence in, and most of all, that I felt God had led me to this point. I truly felt that my WLS was His answer to years of prayers about my weight. I went from being scared and nervous to feeling complete confidence that I would come thru it all fine and that this was actually going to work for me!

I wish you that same since of peace as your surgery approaches!!

I went through the same thing, too.  Oh man, I remember that roller coaster of emotions like it was just yesterday.  One moment I would be so excited and confident that this was exactly what I needed to do...I couldn't wait for the surgery to take place!!  Then, they next moment I was questioning my sanity and telling myself that I just couldn't go through with it, that it was too drastic a step to take and that maybe I could lose the weight another way.  What always brought me back to center...feeling totally at peace with my decision and knowing that I was doing the right thing...was reminding myself of all the years of trying to lose weight and being successful, just to have it all come back and then more; the fact that I was on a downward spiral with my health, that being morbidly obese was slowly killing me, and that I just couldn't or wouldn't get healthy without somethign drastic; and having every confidence in my surgeon and her ability and experience as Director of a Center of Excellence surgical department.

Now, 6 months later and 100 pounds of me gone forever, I know without a fraction of a doubt that it was the best thing I ever, ever did in my life and that I am now on a successful journey to reclaiming my health and my life!!!

I, too, wish you the peace of knowing that it all with be fine -- not easy! -- and that you are worth it!!

Please let me know if I can help!!


Guayas   :)