I scheduled for surgery and find myself becoming extremely nervous more and more as the day approaches. I have been preparing myself for a year feeling very confidence for the most part. Now the thought of having my a large part of my stomach removed is really starting to hit me. I've been crying and so nervous I can't sleep. Has anyone else felt extremely nervous close to the surgery date? I know it will be worth it in the end, but this nervousness hit me hard all of a sudden :-(.

Thank you to everyone who has responded. I've calmed down a ton! My nerves are mostly that I won't wake up. I have had multiple surgeries (I'm a klutz), and I've always been fine with anesthesia. Even my husband says I could administer my own. I guess it's just because the kids are growing up and I'm just afraid. I have a lot of support, and I know this is the best thing for me. I'm super excited. The 2 week low cal diet is hard, total shock to my body. I'm not used to eating so little! Of course, that's what got me in this mess in the first place! So, I just wanted to thank you all for your support and advice. I will have pictures up so we can all see how much better I look after a while! Good luck everyone!

I'm glad you're feeling better.

I had to have an IVC filter put in last week, and having that surgery has sooooo relaxed me for this one. Granted, that was a quick, easy procedure and the VSG is major surgery, but just going through the entire pre-op, being in the operating room, waking up, etc. has helped me because I feel like I've had a "dry run". lol.

I'm sure I'll be plenty nervous the day of, but right now I'm sleeping great and feel pretty good about my outcome.

I am terrified of the anesthesia and letting my nerves get the worst of me. I am doing what all others are doing and what if'ing myself crazy! Prayers and luck on your surgery and journey!