Getting Nervous

[sissy13 138]

My surgery is 11-12-13 I have been so excited and past ready to do this but now with just 2 days away I am so nervous. Has anyone thought right before surgery gosh I hope I'm doing the right thing? I hope I'm not alone on this. I read posts/success stories and can't wait to be one but man my nerves are crazy right now. Thanks for everyone's insight and encouraging words

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Someone else wrote somewhere else that you'd be crazy if you weren't nervous. Fact: most of us are on some level. You are going to do great. Think about what you are doing for yourself and try not to read too much into the negative feedback.

[Bob624 14]

Same day as you. Not at all nervous about the surgery itself, but about all the changes it will bring in mine and my family's life. I know it will be for the better but it's that fear of the unknown that is making me so anxious. I try to keep busy to keep my mind off of it. Just wish Tuesday was here!

[HotMessPrincess 39]

I don't even have a date yet, so I'm behind you...and I'll tell you what: I see people posting this all the time. I think your feelings are totally normal. I actually plan to write myself a letter when I get my date. In the letter, I'll remind myself of all the reasons why I'm doing this and all the good things that are coming my way...because I've also seen folks upset after surgery. With the pain and all the major adjustments, people start to worry if they did the right thing, etc. It's only natural. I think writing a letter to myself will help me to calm down and relax...and just realize that I need to go through a little angst to get to the good things.

You're going to be fine. This will be over before you know it and then you'll be posting before/after pictures and rejoicing about your decision to give yourself this amazing tool. You got this!

[AutumnAlways 4]

HotMessPrincess, I LOVE the idea of writing yourself a letter! I don't have a date yet either, but I will be borrowing your idea when the time comes.

[HotMessPrincess 39]

Thanks, Autumn! We are each the best person to judge what's going to be hardest on this journey...and I know myself. I think I'll need it to talk me down off the ledge after surgery (figuratively speaking, of course). I expect to be all weepy and feeling sorry for myself at some point right after surgery...so this is my solution. Borrow away, girl! We're all in this together.

[Sweetbaby1 77]

Wow the big day is coming soon. I'm nervous about my surgery and its not until march so I can only imagine how you feel. Being nervous is completely natural. Just know it will be over soon and you are on your way to a new healthier you.

[ribearty 544]

It is perfectly to be nervous this close to surgery. You are anxious to have it done since it is so close, and also nervous because it is an unknown for you at this point. You know your life is about to change and it will be forever.

I wrote down the exact reasons I had the surgery in case afterwards I was having a case of regret. Putting it all in writing also helped put my mind at ease that I was making the right choice.

I was a revision lap band to sleeve on 10/25/13 and I have not had any problems at all including pain from the CO2 gas and nausea.

Good luck to all with your upcoming surgeries.

[sissy13 138]

Thanks everyone ur comments are greatly appreciated. I will write back and let u all know how it goes.

[sissy13 138]

Same day as you. Not at all nervous about the surgery itself, but about all the changes it will bring in mine and my family's life. I know it will be for the better but it's that fear of the unknown that is making me so anxious. I try to keep busy to keep my mind off of it. Just wish Tuesday was here!

I think the date is a great date 11-12-13. Good luck to u. Where are u from?

[Chris2020 4]

I wish you all the best. I've got my surgery in a little less than 2 weeks and am already really nervous! But it will come and go and you'll have a new lease of life...