juliorodz 71 Posted March 1, 2017 Why am I having anxiety. Never had this before. I'm very excited about the surgery and can't wait. However I'm freaking out don't know why.... Ughhhhh monday the 6 is just around the corner. 2 PatientEleventyBillion and BCutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigijean 38 Posted March 1, 2017 It's natural we all felt the same Remember how exciting this is you have a great future xx 2 juliorodz and PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliorodz 71 Posted March 1, 2017 It's natural we all felt the same Remember how exciting this is you have a great future xxThanks. I'll try to calm down. 1 PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkmen5 9 Posted March 1, 2017 Hey!I'm new to this app/site & I'm glad that your post is the first that I saw because I am too! My date is the 16th & now suddenly I am EXTREMELY nervous. I haven't really told anyone because I feel like I'm "supposed" to be excited! Which I am but I'm also so bet nervous! Point being- u are not alone! 3 juliorodz, AB2B and PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kins117 104 Posted March 1, 2017 I feel the same way. I'm so anxious, but I am excited too and ready to start the rest of my life! 3 PatientEleventyBillion, juliorodz and jkmen5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann454 1,329 Posted March 1, 2017 I think it'd be less common to not be anxious. We are undergoing a big surgery that will change our lives. I don't even have my date yet and I'm anxious! I'm sure I'll be a lot more nervous when it's just days away. Hang in there you are so close to the other side!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 4 jkmen5, PatientEleventyBillion, juliorodz and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliorodz 71 Posted March 1, 2017 I think it'd be less common to not be anxious. We are undergoing a big surgery that will change our lives. I don't even have my date yet and I'm anxious! I'm sure I'll be a lot more nervous when it's just days away. Hang in there you are so close to the other side!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal AppCan't wait to get to the other side. And start losing lots of this weight. I think once I'm on the bed and they give me the "Coctail" I'll be ok. It's when I wake up from it that I'm more nervous about. But I know I can do this I'm not letting my brain and food stop me from achieving a healthier me. 2 AB2B and Joann454 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB2B 104 Posted March 1, 2017 I am feeling the same right now. I am scheduled for tomorrow morning. I believe this feeling is completely normal. I can't wait to share my experience with you all. 3 Joann454, juliorodz and PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann454 1,329 Posted March 3, 2017 I am feeling the same right now. I am scheduled for tomorrow morning. I believe this feeling is completely normal. I can't wait to share my experience with you all. Hope all is well with you AB2B. Been thinking of youSent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navigating the Wilderness 824 Posted March 3, 2017 I think you would only have to worry if you were NOT having some anxiety. It is very normal for anyone going through WLS. Best wishes! 2 juliorodz and PatientEleventyBillion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatientEleventyBillion 851 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) On 3/1/2017 at 10:06 AM, jkmen5 said: Hey! I'm new to this app/site & I'm glad that your post is the first that I saw because I am too! My date is the 16th & now suddenly I am EXTREMELY nervous. I haven't really told anyone because I feel like I'm "supposed" to be excited! Which I am but I'm also so bet nervous! Point being- u are not alone! You can definitely be both excited and nervous. Personally, I'm excited because of the changes that come with the surgery that will aid my dietary and fitness changes. Getting back to my normal weight is going to be good, but I'm excited too because I've finally learned what I did wrong to get to the weight I got to in the first place. There are those of us who sometimes need a harder lesson than others. *raises hand* I'm nervous because as with all surgeries there's inherent risks to it. The odds of something drastic are ridiculously small of course. There's nothing wrong though with mind-screwing yourself into thinking positive, assuming your decision is informed, you're physically/mentally able to have the surgery done, and the pre-op and post-op commitment is already there. Adding stress to yourself can actually make things worse. As someone who is a hypochondriac, I most certainly have done my best to perfect this art of (logically) BSing myself. Edited March 3, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnneElliot 79 Posted March 5, 2017 Totally normal to freak out!!! Your removing 80 percent of your stomach permantely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCutler 6 Posted March 5, 2017 Yep I too am having the sleeve on Monday and a little nervous. Just relax and breathe and think positive thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam_2-06-2017 375 Posted March 5, 2017 Nervousness and anxiety are absolutely normal. I had so many fears, doubts and concerns before the big day. But I pushed though them and followed through. So thankful I did. I am 25 pounds lighter and moving towards a happier healthier me. Good luck and take care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
