Question:
Just a comment, i getting nervouse and very excited all at the same time

Any suggestions or stories i would love to hear about them See you all on the other side. Hugs and kisses    — Debi Rouilliard (posted on August 30, 2003)

August 30, 2003
Hi. I know exactly what you mean. I am also having surgery on September 3rd. So far I am scheduled for 10:55 but I have to call in on the 2nd to check the time because surgery times are always changing. I have been getting ready for surgery and afterward. I have everything packed for the hospital and I purchased the things my nutritionist recommended for after surgery. Today I have been cleaning so I don't have to do that when I get home. Also, I wrote out all my bills and dated them for next week so they can just be mailed. I was planning on going out to eat as a "last meal" type of dinner. It seems the closer I get to the date the less I want to eat. One other thing I want to do is clean out my refridgerator and cupboards. The things I know I can't eat I'll give to someone that will eat them. Anyway, Good Luck, I'm sure you'll be fine. If you want to talk you can email me. : )
   — AmyWollet

August 30, 2003
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I just wanted to let you know something that I was involved in pre-op and now as a post-op as well. I had my surgery on 3/20 and a dozen of us who were having surgery on the same day started a support group. The help has been invaluable to me. Perhaps you and Amy could get together to start a group by looking up other patients on this site and sending out a mass e-mail. It really helps if you do this pre-op but if you don't have the time perhaps asap post-op. We have all shared so much and are even planning to spend our one year anniversary together at DisneyWorld.....we can all actually fit on the rides now....lol. It's completely normal to be nervous and excited at the same time...by the time I was that close to my surgery, I was completely numb. No emotions either way. I had planned on having the surgery in October but chickened out so I couldn't let those feelings overwhelm me once I had gotten so close to my date. Now, I am so glad that I did this. It has been five months and one week since surgery and I have already lost over 100lbs and am only 27lbs to my goal weight. You have such a journey ahead of you...enjoy it! Good luck. Feel free to e-mail me anytime. Denise
   — denisel

August 30, 2003
I am scheduled for Sept. 23 and I feel the same way. I can't imagine what I will be like within 4 days of surgery. I have been saying to my husband "This is the last 23 days of my life." Not that I think I might die but you just never really know and then IT is the last 23 days of this LIFE STYLE! Good Luck to you and may God speed your recovery and journey.
   — Tammy E.

September 1, 2003
Congrats! You are normal. Exeryone gets that way right before. Just make you sure you have everything you need to eat and you protein drinks and stuff so you don't have to think about that after the surgery. What helped me was we started agroup from obesityhelp.com. everyone who was have surgery on april 9th received a email and we still talk to one another and it has been 1 yr and 5 months. It kinda helped because we all started the same day and were going through the same things. you might want to start you group. Also, the day before I had a girls night out. Me and about 5-6 of my friends went out on my LAST DINNER party. we laughed and talked. It kind of help me not get so nervous the day before. Good luck!
   — spring A.

September 1, 2003
ME TOOOO!!! My surgery is scheduled for 9/3, I would love to be part of an "anniversary club", it is a fabulous idea. I have another friend that is having surgery the same day at the same hospital by the same dr. We are planning races in the halls doing our laps!! LOL COUNT ME IN!! Much Love, Leslie only 32 more hours to go!
   — Leslie N.