I am very much needing some words of encouragement.

I leave in 3 weeks (to the hour of me posting this) and I have been so utterly nervous the past week and a half that I am literally making myself sick. My stomach is in knots, stuff it coming out all ends, and I find myself emotionally eating at times where I am alone with my nerves.

I know that nerves are normal but since I have only told a small carefully selected group of people, I am finding it hard to cope with my nerves. People are just assuming I have the flu or; typical assumption for women; pregnant.

On Monday I went online to order some flavored juice Protein drink packs and powder's and I found myself so nervous and overwhelmed that I got nauseous and closed all internet windows ... and went back to work. Who knew something so simple as online shopping for a particular item could make someone so upset. The amount of varieties, and companies to choose from the decision got way to hard.

I hope this feeling is very normal.

I think I over prepared myself in the beginning, became so confident with the knowledge that now that it is almost time, I am freezing up. Just like some students do before a huge diploma exam.

I am leaving for a 5 day family holiday tomorrow and I am hoping this gives my mind a chance to unwind a bit.

Robin.

What, exactly, makes you nervous? The surgery itself? Try focusing on the positives. Think of the weightloss you will have and how great you will look and feel?

I have really just started the process and have decided on the sleeve rather than lapband. It makes me a little nervous, too. I think I am afraid to fail.

We can both get through this and will! I have read many great stories about how great people felt right after surgery, so many not having nausea or vomitting or hardly any pain or discomfort!!!!!