Yup..just A Little Obsessed

[tasherie 35]

Surgery is on Thursday. I already have an obsessive nature and would check this forum and a few others daily. Now down to the last three days and I am overly obsessing. Refreshing the page every 15 minutes LOL Ive already cleaned my work area THOROUGHLY lol I even have my nook with me (My job is very sedentary, and I have a LOT of free time) and I still can't seem to stay focused.

What did you do to keep your mind off things and stop obsessing? I have already organized everything I can possibly organize.

[VACookey 111]

My surgery is Wednesday. I've been keeping busy by doing some exercise at home, weights and squats. Nothing to over the top since I'm on the pre-op diet of very little calories. But I started feeling like I was losing muscle tone, so I started doing 10 pound bicep curls and such. I've also been shopping. I figured the walking would do some good. I bought little bowls for my food, rather than using huge bowls or plates. I also bought some sugar free syrups for my Protein Shakes and cream of wheat. Maybe you should get out of the house and do something. The walking will do you some good.

[Dooter 1,457]

I don't know that I STOPPED obsessing before the surgery. I was consumed. I was on this site constantly just looking for comfort or reassurance, but mostly found myself drawn to the posts that had to do with complications, further freaking myself out. I prayed a LOT. It was the only thing that gave me any comfort. I also made lists. Making lists helps me feel like i'm in control of something.

[tasherie 35]

I am at work literally 11 hours a day, which isn't helping my obsessing much cuz I literally do NOTHING most of the day.

[Stacey Nicole 40]

My surgery is next Tuesday - Im constantly on this forum - and I'm at work right now. Haha I read a bunch of negative VSG stuff the other day on here and I won't be doing that again!

I'm trying to remain calm eventhough I'm terrified!!!

I am completely consumed.

[Dooter 1,457]

Ya, try hard to stay away from complications posts right before surgery. Just focus on your surgeon's record and be confident that you've chosen the best one for you.

[Bypassjourney 88]

I obsessed over everything just like you described. I spent a lot of time looking at everyone's pictures of before and after. That was so motivating. You are about to go through a major life changing event so I think it is only natural to have your mind consumed with that right now.

Good luck with your surgery!

[tasherie 35]

Thank you so much!

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

Oh boy...me too. And I am just starting out..I just became a stay at home mom a few mths ago also. All but one kid at school all day..too much free time!!! Aaaahhhh!! Lol