Hey everyone! I finally got a surgery date! January 13th, 2016. However, along with that date came the sudden intense fear and panic. I'm not scared of the changes that will happen, I'm excited for them! However, I am terrified of the actual surgery. I'm afraid I might have a panic attack when the time finally comes.

I've had emergency surgery before to remove my gallbladder and I did have a panic attack then, however, I didn't have the weeks to sit and really think about everything that can go wrong.

My questions to you all is: what did you do to help combat your fears (if you had any), and was there anything that happened that you weren't aware of that you wish you had been told about???

Thank you! ????

i thought the same thing when i got my date. girl my surgery is monday!!! i think i may have finally come to peace with it. i hate that feeling getting rolled into surgery though. this isnt my first rodeo!! but im ready. nervous, scared, and ready! congrats on your date! watch lots of you tube videos to see what others have done.

so... here is my words of wisdom. The surgery is really a non-issue - I can say that now that mine in done. I think the hardest part is after the surgery.

Couple of things - tell your surgeon. Get some anti-anxiety meds, they will help you get through this. Also, look into meditation or yoga breathing. That helped me too.

Good luck. You will both do great!!!

If you can ask your anesthesiologist for the anti-nausea patch for behind your ear it will make waking up from surgery much much easier

Thank you !!!

The nausea patch worked wonders I never experienced the nausea. I was fine the day of my surgery until I walked in the hospital and then my eyes filled with tears. It was my very first surgery and I had all kinds of emotions running through me. I was anxious, excited, scared, overwhelmed, etc. The staff was very patient and nice to me. I almost passed out twice from being so overwhelmed and not having food for 36+ hours. The staff explained everything before it was done and answered any questions that I had. I remember them positioning me on the operating table and that it was very cold and nothing else after until I was in my room asking for my family. I think my biggest fear was that I couldn't go through with the surgery because I had been up and down with my weight so much. I'm glad I did it and look forward to the changes to come. You'll do fine @yerawizardamy.