Emotions Days Before Surgery

[1Bumblebee 8]

3 days to surgery and I'm sure as everyone else, I am excited, scared, stressed, lacking sleep, haven't gotten to pooping my pants yet. Please share how you felt so I know if I'm normal or not.

[Enerfina 50]

ur normal girl, i was even considering canceling the surgery because of the negative unsupported family members i was around, but i breath n went forward with it, it was hard because i was thinking about food n how it really does affect my mood n whole, its an addiction! n its always the bad food that we think about because it taste so good.. so ur ok to think that way before surgery time will fly n food is always is going to be there just in other forms, n this time its our choice whether we eat the right way, and do the right things so chill out n think about the positive out comes of ur surgery n why r u doing it.. Blessings

[1Bumblebee 8]

Thx Enerfina. I needed that. Wish my surgery date would get here and over with so I can move on to healing both my mind and body.

[Wenbiggs 12]

I had my sleeve done on1/19/12 and I never gotten scared. I did a lot of praying and put it in gods hands. That's all you can do. I've lost 40lbs and I'm 7weeks out and I'm so happy. Everything will be fine and it happens so fast your out before you know it.

[Dooter 1,457]

I was on a TOTAL emotional roller coaster up until surgery. I'd say that started a couple weeks before. I was praying like my life depended on it! I also went to Dallas with my mom and boys for the surgery, as my husband was not able to come because of work, so that made it 10 times worse. After it was done, I was fine. But yes. Normal indeed!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Wow, up till the day before surgery I was excited it was finally going to happen. The morning of the surgery however, was a different story. I remember I was so scared that I told my hubby, son, the anesthiologist, nurses, and doc that I was really scsred and wanted to run. I was shaking so bad. I had all kinds of thoughts going through my head. But I went ahead and had the surgery and now at 5 months out, I have lost 68 lbs and look really good in my cloths that is. I am struggling with the last 38 lbs thought. LOL

I go by Nike's "Just do it." It has worked for me so far. I didn't let my anxiety stop me. It would have been so easy to say forget it, let's go to breakfast! But that is what has got me where I was up the that date!. No more for me.

You are so normal!

[Rootman 1,101]

I was pretty cool all the way up to surgery and though it, AFTERWARDS is when I nearly fell apart. I was back in San Diego after surgery in MX and thought I was going to pass out, heart was thumping, got hot and flushed and felt like I was spinning out of control. I lied down for a bit and it passed. Whew! What a letdown.

[1Bumblebee 8]

Thanks folks. Just had my preop tests, blood draw, chest X-ray, meeting with anesthesiologist. I'm going in waves. One minute I'm fine next I'm up in the air. Whew! I'm so glad to have all of you to help me through. By the way....told the anestesiologist that I was anxious. He said to let them know the day of the surgery and they would give me something for that. I asked if they could giv emu husband some too. Lol. He's more worried than I am poor guy.

[Texasgirl73 8]

Im pretty sure you are normal, I have my surgery in 5 days and YOWZERS I'm freaking out. It's a good freak out so let's just embrace this and enjoy the journey! Best wishes!

[Meljp 36]

"You CAN Do It"....I was fine before my surgery. I did as well put it in God's Hands...Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Blessings~Melanie:)

[Seannie 42]

I'm trying not to cry as I write this! I'm leaving for Mexico tomorrow morning at 5;30 am!! I have a thousand and one things to do, but for the life of me, I just feel nauseous.. I'm married with 4 kids a full time job, large family,... you name it.. While I have the support of my family, they aren't crazy about me going to Mexico.. My surgery is on Friday morning at 7, bought the tickets... no turning back now... I guess... Peace to you my dear.. I'll send some Angels to comfort you your way!

Seannie

[Condessa 3]

I'm about just over a month out for my surgery and am already having mixed feelings. I try to stay positive, keep excited and not freak out, but it is hard when you got all the Debbie Downers around you. I hope all goes well and wish you luck. You are almost there to a new chapter in your life.