Question:
Open RNY August 5, 2002. Bayview. I was nervous but then I read

alot of postings on this sight. Now I am not so nervous anymore. Do you think that this is normal. My husband isn't either. Should we be. I just wanted to thank everyone for being here!    — Melissa E. (posted on June 26, 2002)

June 26, 2002
HI Melissa, Of course it is ok to be nervous, you are about to go on a big and exciting journey. HAng in there. Tracey
   — Tracey L.

June 26, 2002
I think you run through a million emotions. Excitement, fear, apprehension, happy, sad, elated, etc. It will continue all the way up until after the surgery is over.
   — Patty H.

June 26, 2002
I never experienced fear or nervousness at any point in my journey. I researched so much before I had made up my mind that I was completely at peace wiht my decision. I had total trust in my surgeon, and had made sure I understood EVERYTHING that was going to happen. Its fine if you are not nervous, it means you are comfortable with your decision.
   — RebeccaP

June 26, 2002
There is a big difference between expectations and reality it can go either way. A lot of the pre surg emotions stay with you but change focus.
   — Dennis J. B.