I'm having surgery in 6 more days and my anxiety is out the roof. I'm having bad dreams when I know everything is going to be great. Is this NORMAL?!?

Anxiety is normal. I vomited all the way to the hospital on the day of surgery from fear. Two weeks ago I had a second surgery - no fear because I had experienced the prior surgery. It will go well. Have you ever had any kind of surgery before or even a patient in a hospital before? Try to meditate on happy thoughts. I expressed my fears to my surgeon and the surgical staff and nurses and they all reassured me that fear is normal.

In any case, I wish you the greatest of success on your weight loss journey. 1 1/2 years ago I was in your situation. I have never regretted the decision. Of course, it is a long road to learn a new way of eating. It is work. But it is worth the effort.

Anxiety and fear are completely normal. If you weren't at lease a little nervous, then I would be a little concerned. Try not to focus on the negative. Focus only on the positives - the weight loss, getting your health back, being able to wear fashionable clothes, etc. Keep reminding yourself of the reasons you are doing this.

You'll rock this! I wish you a very speedy recovery and great success!

I had so much anxiety after I was scheduled two months ago. The waiting was killing me. My psychiatrist doubled my Valium. It helped. I now have 6 days left and all is well. I'm not nervous at all, just ready to get it done.

I had so much anxiety after I was scheduled two months ago. The waiting was killing me. My psychiatrist doubled my Valium. It helped. I now have 6 days left and all is well. I'm not nervous at all, just ready to get it done.

Lol happy for you and I will be 24 hours out when you have surgery

I hope your surgery and recovery go well. I have my pre-op on the 24th, it was supposed to be today but my surgeon had a family emergency and had to go out of town. Kind of strange that I will meet my surgeon for first time the day before surgery.

I hope your surgery and recovery go well. I have my pre-op on the 24th, it was supposed to be today but my surgeon had a family emergency and had to go out of town. Kind of strange that I will meet my surgeon for first time the day before surgery.

Wow that's wild I've never heard of anyone not meeting their till the day before but I'm sure he's great and I will be praying for you.