I'm 10 days away from surgery, and terrified I won't be able to follow guidelines

I see a lot of pre-op questions regarding nerves about surgery...my nerves are a little different. I'm not scared about the surgery at all. I'm having Lap RNY on 10/21/02...and earlier this summer I had my gall bladder removed laporascopically, so I think I know what to expect in terms of pain, etc. And even if I have no idea what I'm getting into pain-wise, I'm still not scared of the surgery itself. I'm terrified, however, about life post-op. Scared I won't be able to stick to the routine, scared I'll binge, scared I'll start smoking again. I guess I'm looking for support...but also, did ya'll feel this way? I mean, I know I'm not alone, but I'd like to hear stories -- stories from people who were scared they couldn't do it (due to emotional eating, past failures, whatever), and HAVE done it. Thanks.

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