Question:
Anybody else get very nervous the closer the surgery was?
My surgery is July 25th at Shadyside Hosp. in Pgh.PA I thought I was very prepared and all of a sudden I find myself getting very nervous.Also I am so hungary, it's like I feel a need to eat everything I love one more time before my surgery.Anyone else experience this? — janice G. (posted on July 10, 2001)
July 10, 2001
My surgery is scheduled for July 17th and I feel every emotion in the
dictionary. I can relate to how you are feeling. I'm to the point where I
just want it to be over and done with and in one more week it will be! I
think what you are feeling is absolutely normal. Good luck to you.
— Phyllis W.
July 10, 2001
YOU BET!!!! As far as being hungry, I ate anything and everything I wanted
for those last few weeks before surgery. I was sure I would never be able
to have any of my favorite foods again (not true - now I eat ONE small
choc. chip cookie instead of half a dozen or more big ones). I didn't get
really nervous until a few days before surgery. The night before and day of
surgery (my surgery wasn't till 3 p.m.) were terrible! I wish now I had
asked for some nice drugs to take the edge off my anxiety. I remember that
even more than I do the pain after surgery. I would say everything you're
feeling is perfectly normal!
— georgiacarol
July 10, 2001
I know how you feel!! My surgery is set for July 19th and I am on an
emotional rollercoaster. I am also eating everything in sight, then find
my self feeling guilty. I think the way we feel is absolutely
normal....Good luck!
— SELENA G.
July 10, 2001
Janice, My surgery is July 12th, I too have been on this rollercoaster from
Hell. I have gained 10 pounds in the last month. Eating those "never
again" things. I have been having the what if I die thoughts. But you
know it is all in God's hands and he wouldnt have given me this tool if I
were to die trying. I go from tears to cheers. I think my eyes will
permanently be red and swollen. Best wishes to you and keep your chin up.
It will all be fine. ((hugs))
— Kathy H.
July 10, 2001
Dear Janice: There was no one more afraid 9of having the surgery than
myself and I am a christian and kept waiting for peace of mind to overtake
me, well it didnt but I did know that this was my only chance for a
"normal life". As I was waiting for my turn for surgery in the
holding room I thought I was going to have a heart attack I was sooo
nervous. When the Doctor came in and said it was time I considered running
down the hall, but was afraid my husband and 80 year old mother would catch
me. But once I was nocked out things went great and I am hear to say I am
sooo glad that I had it done. I had it done laproscopic and it has been 1
year and I have lost 120 lbs. My life is full and wonderful and each day is
a precious gift from God. Wish I could tell you a quick trick to make you
feel peaceful but I cannot but this I do know, you are doing the right
thing and God will see you throughthe surgery and your new life to come.
Each new day is a precious gift from God and I try to use my experiences to
help other people through their doubtful times. It is nice to go to a
restaurant and sit in a booth or go to a movie and not need two seats. God
bless you you are not alone.
— Cheryl A.
July 10, 2001
Hi Janice, I'm in the same boat you are. My surgery is on the 30th of this
month, and I'm scared. Everyday I fight with myself, mentally, wether or
not I am making the right choice. I know that I am, but surgery is scary,
at least to me it is. That's why I am so thankful for this site. I come
here everyday and read people's success stories and if they are doing ok,
and what tips they have for others. It makes me feel good about what I'm
doing, to know I'm not alone. I know that having a buddy that is going
through the same thing helps. I have a couple of people that e-mail me and
we talk back and forth about what we are feeling, and offer advice and
support. It has helped a lot. If you need to talk , you can e-mail me, I
always have time to gab, :)
— Carey N.
July 10, 2001
What you are feeling is very normal. I was practically planning my funeral
before surgery(although having your will up to date is still a good idea).
I knew deep down I'd be OK and was at peace with my decision but still my
thoughts ran very morbid and I wanted to eat everything in sight.
— Lisa B.
July 11, 2001
My date is monday July 23rd at presbyterian hospital in pittsburgh. I am
both excited and scared. My wife Jen who also needs surgery, but is just
beginning her pre op stuff.
I want to do well because of my wife. If something bad happens to me I have
no idea if she could go ahead with surgery for herself.
Jens physical condition has gotten a lot worse lately, she is off work
again because of breathing problems and pneamonia. Caused by her weight.
Between worry for her, our finances, and my upcoming surgery I am a basket
case.
I REALLY appreciate the support here, it helps SO much.
I too am eating everything in reach, and am powerless to do anything about
it. My blood sugar is up from all this and I just want surgery to be over
with.
— bob-haller
July 11, 2001
My surgery is tomorrow so YES I am nervous. I was so prepared for it until
this week, but I know I'm making the right decision. My biggest fear is
living with complications rather than dying from the surgery. I won't know
any different if I wake up or not.
I have been having lots of last suppers, but the funny part is that I am
more at peace with food now that I haven't had to hide it from anyone in my
family and I can eat whatever I want without criticism. I don't desire so
much the foods that are "bad" for me because of this. I'm still
having the surgery though!
— arebella
Click Here to Return