All of a sudden it hit me right smack in the forehead that I am having this surgery tomorrow. And for the very first time, I am scared. Up until right this minute, I was confident in my decision, and excited about it. WTH happened to me? So I ran to my computer and posted this. Hoping for some friends to make me less scared. What if something goes wrong? What if What if What if? Is this normal? I have scared myself silly!

It is totally normal to get nervous the night before surgery. I have had 13 (mostly cancers related) surgeries in the last 13 years, and the night before is always a bit nerve wracking with the "what ifs.". (Actually, most people experienc this much sooner).

BUT you will do just fine. VERY few complications with this surgery. The good news is, by the time you get to the hospital, they keep you busy, give you some nice drugs, and then you wake up. And it's all good. Good luck! Although you won't need luck. You will be fine.

Karen W

just remember that you will

Make it through and everything will be fine, May god look over you during your surgery and lead you safety through it and fast healing !

The EXACT same thing happened to me. I think I mentally blocked it out of my mind....that and I got approved so fast I was still in shock. How you feel is very normal. In some cases the surgeon will allow you to get a shot for anxiety to help you relax. I got one with my first surgery. When I had my VSG done the thought of getting up and leaving the hospital ran through my mind non stop. I am SOOOOO happy I went through with it...my family can already tell that im losing and im just 13 days post op. Think post op thoughts...focus on accomplishing your goal. You will do just fine.Saving room for you on the losers bench. :-)