Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and my surgery is one week from today. All of a sudden, I am nervous! I've been looking forward to this for 6 months and yet I can't shake my nerves. I am not questioning my decision. I know that this is the best thing for me and that it's the right thing to do. Did anyone else have this happen to them before their surgery?

Yes, I think most people have those feelings. You'll be okay. It'll be over before you know it. Good luck!

of course! you're having surgery it's normal to be nervous, and you're about to make a major life change. I was nervous too, and a complete wreck, shaking and crying the day before my surgery.

just think about how much weight you're going to loose and how good you'll feel when you've lost

good luck!!

I'm not nervous. Mine is next week. Am I suppressing or avoiding?

Edited November 24, 201510 yr by LittleBunnyFooFoo

I'm with you. Mine is one week from today, too! It doesn't feel real yet. I know what I've been working toward these last 6 months but I can't believe it's actually going to happen, I keep thinking they're going to call and take back my approval or something. I'm going to be super nervous for the next week!

Mine is December 8th and I am a wreck! I am beyond emotional-crying because I'm happy, crying because I'm scared, etc. Jeez, I wasn't this bad when I was pregnant with my daughter. Its all I think about all day and night. Am I making the right decision? What if something goes wrong? What if I'm the small percent that has serious complications after? Is this really finally happening? Am I really going to be healthy again? I completely understand where you're coming from...good luck with everything!!!!

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"

But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

@@tera1982 and @@Half of Bri - I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one to think like that. I keep thinking that the risks are low, but SOMEONE has to be in that percentage! How do I know it won't be me? I am doing this so that my kids have me around for a long time. It would really stink if this surgery was the thing to take me from them. But then I remind myself that I am fully trusting God to see me through and He is in control. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Thanks for sharing everyone! I feel much better now.

Me too my nerves are getting me. Class I went today really helped. Surgery is Dec 1st

You have to go in to surgery with positive thoughts. That way your mind and body will work together.

I'm set for Dec 9th. I'm trying to practice what I preach!!!

Thank you ladies for letting me know I'm not the only one whose thoughts are running rampant. I have been so excited about getting this surgery the closer to my date the more scared and nervous I become. I try to think positive but it's hard.

OMG!!!! This is the exact same for me! I can't stop cleaning and preparing for the surgery. I tell my hubby the same thing! I'm terrified!

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"

But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!