Surgery in one week - nerves have kicked into overdrive!

[lizziebeth72 17]

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and my surgery is one week from today. All of a sudden, I am nervous! I've been looking forward to this for 6 months and yet I can't shake my nerves. I am not questioning my decision. I know that this is the best thing for me and that it's the right thing to do. Did anyone else have this happen to them before their surgery?

[dede0314 356]

Yes, I think most people have those feelings. You'll be okay. It'll be over before you know it. Good luck!

[Sophie74656 1,572]

of course! you're having surgery it's normal to be nervous, and you're about to make a major life change. I was nervous too, and a complete wreck, shaking and crying the day before my surgery.

just think about how much weight you're going to loose and how good you'll feel when you've lost

good luck!!

[LittleBunnyFooFoo 27]

I'm not nervous. Mine is next week. Am I suppressing or avoiding?

Edited November 24, 2015 by LittleBunnyFooFoo

[tmcx28 297]

I'm with you. Mine is one week from today, too! It doesn't feel real yet. I know what I've been working toward these last 6 months but I can't believe it's actually going to happen, I keep thinking they're going to call and take back my approval or something. I'm going to be super nervous for the next week!

[tera1982 194]

Mine is December 8th and I am a wreck! I am beyond emotional-crying because I'm happy, crying because I'm scared, etc. Jeez, I wasn't this bad when I was pregnant with my daughter. Its all I think about all day and night. Am I making the right decision? What if something goes wrong? What if I'm the small percent that has serious complications after? Is this really finally happening? Am I really going to be healthy again? I completely understand where you're coming from...good luck with everything!!!!

[Half of Bri 115]

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"

But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

[lizziebeth72 17]

@@tera1982 and @@Half of Bri - I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one to think like that. I keep thinking that the risks are low, but SOMEONE has to be in that percentage! How do I know it won't be me? I am doing this so that my kids have me around for a long time. It would really stink if this surgery was the thing to take me from them. But then I remind myself that I am fully trusting God to see me through and He is in control. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Thanks for sharing everyone! I feel much better now.

[HappyNean32 54]

Me too my nerves are getting me. Class I went today really helped. Surgery is Dec 1st

[TxStella 17]

You have to go in to surgery with positive thoughts. That way your mind and body will work together.

I'm set for Dec 9th. I'm trying to practice what I preach!!!

[Cutepretty1 121]

Thank you ladies for letting me know I'm not the only one whose thoughts are running rampant. I have been so excited about getting this surgery the closer to my date the more scared and nervous I become. I try to think positive but it's hard.

[SleevedstylistCO 8]

OMG!!!! This is the exact same for me! I can't stop cleaning and preparing for the surgery. I tell my hubby the same thing! I'm terrified!

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"

But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!