Surgery is less then 12 hours away and Im not at the excited stage, Im still at the Im scared out of my mind stage......please send your prayers my way. Why am I not excited for this chance at a new, healthier life??

I promise it will get better. I was very afraid and scared of the huge changes that were to come. My BMI was 37 and didn't have any coomorbidities, so I was thinking that I could cancel the surgery and do it on my own. Add being an ICU nurse that only sees abdominal surgeries that go wrong, I wanted to get back on the plane and go home. It has been almost 6 weeks and I am 30 lbs down. I would do it over again, even though it is one of the reasons my marriage is ending. You are doing this to live a better and healthier life. It doesen't mean you won't eat things you want anymore, just less of it. Good luck! I am praying for you.

Surgery is less then 12 hours away and Im not at the excited stage, Im still at the Im scared out of my mind stage......please send your prayers my way. Why am I not excited for this chance at a new, healthier life??

I was scared silly until right before, then I was calm, then scared again. LOL You'll do fine and you'll be so proud of yourself for going through with it instead of chickening out and playing the "what if...." game for the rest of your life.

Renee`

I think it is normal to be scared. After all, this is a major surgery leading to a major change in lifestyle. Change is always scary. But you can do it! Just remember the reasons why you are doing this. Good luck with the surgery!

Will be sending good thoughts and healing vibes your way! Congratulations on your surgery and I look forward to reading your future posts when you tell us about the weight loss and great changes I know are coming your way.

You are in my prayers.

Sending good energy your way - I am sure you will do just fine. Keep us posted when you can!

Yes it's a normal stage most of us go thru. Update us soon!

I started having panic attacks about 3 days before, on Thursday I actually dialed the number to cancel my Tuesday surgery, but the nurse was gone for the day. By Friday morning, I had calmed down. Saturday night nervous again. By surgery day I was calm and knew I was doing this for all the right reasons. Everyone goes thru the nerves stage, but take a few deep breaths, reason with yourself, and move on. It will all be fine! You will do great!

Thank you guys for your words....I am home now , they kept me an extra day due to dry heaving. I told them it was from the nausea medication and sure enough when they stopped all meds I felt fine. I went in with migrane and nausea and they actually considered cancelling because it might be an underlying issue. I said no please dont lol...Anyways feel great today and down 10 pounds since friday, thank you to everyone that has giving me guidance and kind thoughts. So glad to be on the new road together....

Congrats on being sleeved, glad you're doing good!!!