Question:
Is there a reason why I am just not excited about have this surgery anymore?

I will be having surgery in 11 days and really just not excited anymore. I use to be really happy about it and could not even wait for it to come. I want to have the surgery but I just don't feel excited about it anymore. Is there a reason for this?    — Lovett (posted on April 5, 2002)

April 4, 2002
I was the same way in the few weeks leading up to my surgery. I think I was in emotion overdrive with fear, excitement, anticipation, etc. I just sorta shut down I suppose. The last few days before surgery was pretty much just stressful...anxiety over the surgery itself and about all of the logistics of setting up all of the care my daughters would require. I think your blah feeling will pass very shortly. I found the anxiety was helped by keeping busy...in my case, I helped my girls with school projects, cleaned house and did Christmas preparations. Good luck to you.
   — Donna L.

April 4, 2002
HEY THERE, HAVE YOU CONSIDERED MAYBE YOU ARE SCARED?? I KNOW I AM, I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY DATE AND EVEN THOUGH I AM SOMEWHAT BETTER SINCE I FOUND THIS WEB SITE, I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RECOVERY PERIOD OR HOSPITAL STAY. SO I AM NOW DOING ALOT OF RESEARCH ON THE PROCEDUR AND GOING TODAY TO SEE WHAT PRODUCTS I CAN FIND FOR AFTERWARDS. SO HANG-IN THERE AND MAY I SUGEST PRAYER. GOOD LUCK, SUSAN MCNEIL
   — susan M.

April 4, 2002
Tina, I know exactly how you feel! In the beginning I was so excited about the surgery and then it just stopped. I went through so much before the surgery. I ended an 8 year relationship and that drained me emotionally. I felt like I could have cared less if I had the surgery or not. BUT, I'm glad I did. I have days when I regret doing it but when I stop and think that I've lost 30lbs in less than a month I know it's all worth it. Just hang in there, think positive and good luck!
   — Angie B.

April 4, 2002
Hi Tina. I think for some of us.....we put SO much emotion, time and "heart" into getting our sugery approved and a date scheduled.....there's almost a "let down" when that part of the process is over. When you're trying to get approval, you really only have one thing to concentrate on........getting approved. Now that you're approved and scheduled, you have to think about getting ready to go in for surgery, getting your family or friends prepared, what will you eat right after surgery, how will you eat 6 weeks, 6 months, 6 years after surgery, etc. You have A LOT on your mind. Just try and stay focused and you should be fine. Congratulations on your surgery and best of luck.
   — Pam S.

April 5, 2002
I know mine is fear. I am scheduledthe end of April and I have gone through alot on emotions and the excitement is gone for me now that reality has set in. But I know this is what is best for me. Good luck and God bless.
   — Gary H.

April 5, 2002
Tina: I thought I was the only one feeling this way. It has taken me a year to fight with the insurance company, get dr and surgery scheduled. I know this is the only way for me to survive. I will have WLS on 4-17. The reality has set in and I am angry and afraid of how my life will change.I am sure after our first significant weight comes off we will hard to contain our excitment. May we both have a safe and smooth journey
   — Janet M.

April 8, 2002
I have my surgery scheduled for 4-15 and am feeling exactly the same way. There is a part of me that doesnt want to deal with all the post surgery complications(incision recovery, learning to eat, nausea, throwing up, etc)but the other part knows this is our last resort. If we ever want to be thin and healthy, this is the only way it will happen. Hang in there and keep the faith.
   — colleen M.

April 8, 2002
Hi, Tina. I can totally relate to what you are going through. My surgery is scheduled for Apr 19th & now that all my pre-op work is done, I'm just not as excited as I used to be. Maybe it's because I've taken care of everything and now I'm just waiting. But one thing is for sure I will definitely not change my mind. I'm just waiting.
   — Audra P.