Question:
tomorrow am is the big day? anyone else extremely nervous before?

   — bikermama (posted on May 4, 2008)


May 4, 2008
Hi,my surgery date is 7/16. My best of luck to you. You will be in my prayers. I just think, everything we have already been through in our lives this is really worth it. Don't be nervous you will be in good hands. I will pray for you. httpwwwtammi.com Best wishes.
   — Tammi Sandoval

May 4, 2008
Hi. that is normal to be nervous. But you are going to be even more beautiful than you already are. I had mine over a year ago and I feel so good today and I'm not even at my goal weight yet. This time next week you will be on your way... and you will have probably lost 10 lbs or so. I will also pray that God's hands are with the surgeon's tomorrow.
   — Claudia C.

May 4, 2008
I had my rny surgery January 2008. I second guessed the whole idea of the surgery. I was sooo nervous the night before and the day of the surgery, in my opinion if you aren't nervous you would be a fool. Four months later I still believe it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. You will be fine and as long as you remember why you are doing it. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing you on here bragging about your results!
   — heartsablaze

May 4, 2008
My date is tomorrow also and I have total peace in my heart and know without a doubt this is meant to be for me..some nervousness is normal like some people have posted...relax and remember you made a decision to become healthier and have a whole new beginning ahead of you...tomorrow is my actual birthday and so will this day be a new birthday for you.. best wishes for a speedy recovery and succesful outcome for both of us...
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 4, 2008
To Arden and Heidi -- May 5 is my big day as well. You will be in my prayers tonight and would appreciate being in yours as well. Dana
   — danannarosanna

May 4, 2008
Being really nervous is very normal and the doctors expect you to be feeling that way. I had my lap RNY last week and the anesthesiologist offered me something to make me relax. It worked great and I would highly suggest it! It was just enough to take the edge off...I didn't feel drugged or out of it, but a great deal more relaxed. I wish you good luck and an uneventful recovery!
   — gclark918

May 4, 2008
Of course! But excited too! I wish you much luck and success and an uneventful surgery and recovery! You're on your way! Sending good wishes
   — .Anita R.

May 4, 2008
Hi, My surgery was one week ago tomorrow. I was nervous and began to second guest my decision. When I shared my concern with the surgery nurse, she was so supportive, assured me that some anxiety is to be expected and the meds would calm me (and they did). I am now a week out. I have no regrets , starting to feel better already! Please know that your decision to take control of your good health is a very good decision. Yolanda<><<
   — Y. Carroll

May 4, 2008
I can only imagine what you are feeling. What you are doing is a big step in changing your life for the better. Be proud you have the courage to start this journey. You will be in my prayers tomorrow and let us know how you are doing after the surgery. Take care :o)
   — Happytall1

May 4, 2008
Nervous is the understatement of the century as to how I felt. The night before and I think right up until they gave me a shot of something to soothe my nerves I was near hysterics. I have PMDD and was due like that day...and I had so many what ifs and it had been a long time since I'd be in the hospital and when I was in surgery wise it was very traumatic and I was only 6 so you can only imagine the scarring it left on me.. HOWEVER....once the surgery was done I thought I was crazy to have been so nervous and scared. It is a month and 2 days post op and I want to go up to people and ask them if they would consider WLS surgery if they had a chance at changing their entire lives. In a recent meeting I attended someone said "morbid obesity is a life threatening disease" that stuck with me and struck me as so true. You will be fine and remember NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS :)
   — Danielle T.

May 4, 2008
thanks for all your kind words and support. i will also pray again for peace tonight and tomorrow. i think i might be at the end of my bowel prep (yuk) so that has taken my mind off things for a while. i will let you all know how everything went when i get home. God Bless
   — bikermama

May 4, 2008
To all those people above having surgery tommorrow, YES it's ok to be nervous. My lap ryn is in 24 days and counting... I'm sure i'll be a basket case as well. Wishing you The best I'll be praying for you. Let us know how you are doing. Michele
   — helpmelord

May 4, 2008
Nervous??!! Ummmm YES!! I was so nervous and scared and every other emotion out there for a week or so before my surgery which was last Tuesday 4/29/08...I lost 5 ilb just from the diarreah I had!! But I told the nurse when I got to the hospital the morning of and the anesthesiologist gave me something to relax..it worked. It is normal to second guess and wonder if what you are about to do is the right thing..well if you have come to this point..meaning if you need WLS..then there is not turning back. You cannot get the smae kind of results on your own...Be confident..God is with you and all of us here at OH are here for you too! I look forward to hearing how well you are doing afterwards!!
   — gonnaB1hotmama

May 4, 2008
I'll be honest with you and say I had complete peace about my day of surgery. My husband and I spent a lot of time researching and praying about this and so we had complete peace, God's peace, about surgery. Anxiety is not uncommon though, and I wish you well. Deep breathing will help some. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

May 4, 2008
Well if you were not nervous ...then I think something was wrong...But I kept thinking of how this was gonna change my life for the good...I am almost 1 month post-op and doing good i have lost 32 lbs and 1 dress size...So go ahead be nervous but be positive too...and good luck......Elisa
   — british88

May 4, 2008
YEP! Very nervous but when you get to the hospital there will be so much going on you won't even have time to think. Before you know it you'll be in recovery. Best of luck. My lap-band surgery was 3 weeks ago.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 5, 2008
My day is on the 9th, and I am counting down the days.. I am excited and nervous! I hope this surgery gives you the tool to succeed in everything you decide to do!! You rock to have made it this far, it being such a long process to begin with! Remember you are a beautiful person to begin with!
   — Shy777




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