Middle of the night panic attacks?

[bannsleeve 22]

My Surgery is 6am Monday morning I'm thrilled beyond belief was easily approved after meeting all requirements was met. I've worked very hard to get to this point. However as of last night I woke up at 2am in a panic Mindset with what in the heck am I doing? All the negatives just keep circling in my mind. I got up and pushed back those thoughts but my question is. .. outs this normal, just nerves getting the best of me? I'm not afraid of the surgery so not sure what's going on because I've been at this for over a year and, for the most part posiTive and exciting why now?

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[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I think many people have some anxiety right before surgery - a week or so - because it's getting "real". It is still surgery with all the risks and anesthesia - both of which have real risks. While I know some say they never got nervous or panicky, I did. And I've had 2 c-sections, ankle reconstruction, multiple arthroscopic surgeries to knees, removal of part of a thyroid, and another abdominal surgery prior to this. I'm no stranger to the surgical suite -but I was concerned.

You've got this. Deep breaths. It will be fine. Best of luck.

[bannsleeve 22]

I think many people have some anxiety right before surgery - a week or so - because it's getting "real". It is still surgery with all the risks and anesthesia - both of which have real risks. While I know some say they never got nervous or panicky, I did. And I've had 2 c-sections, ankle reconstruction, multiple arthroscopic surgeries to knees, removal of part of a thyroid, and another abdominal surgery prior to this. I'm no stranger to the surgical suite -but I was concerned.
You've got this. Deep breaths. It will be fine. Best of luck.

Thank you so much for the reassurance!

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[1n0nlyJoe 15]

Wow, I feel the same way. I'm starting my two week diets, and basically had a last hurrah of food comas to last me to rapture. Now, I'm getting focused and the thought of the foods I used to eat and the amount is all gonna change. Just make sure you have a good support team. I'm also available to talk to personally if ya need to. Good luck! We're in this for the long run!