I already struggle with major anxiety, so now that it's currently hit me that I have a week until this life changing surgery has really shaken me up. I KNOW 100% this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I know I'm going to be happy and healthy and confident and my life is going to improve so much.. I think I'm almost scared of that. Because I'm not used to change and I'm scared of change. And I'm also not used to GOOD change lol. I have no idea what this new life holds for me. This new, healthy, not hating myself, depressed, and secluded life. Is it weird that even though I know it's going to change my life for the BETTER I'm still scared for the change because it's going to be so 360? I've just had a really crappy life so that's why it sounds so dumb for me to say that haha. I don't know. I'm just a lot of emotions right now. People who have went through this- how did you feel the week before your surgery. I need some strength and comfort right now. Virtual hugssssss[emoji31]

Stay strong with it and take it one day at a time. Keep focused on why you made this decision in the first place. You got this!

Actually a week before surgery it still hadn't hit me that it was really happening. It hit me the day of. Keep busy and clean your room, do laundry (you'll want fresh sheets), and organize. You're going to be great! You got this!



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You are going to do wonderful. You are a brave, and change is scary. This time next year when your flaunting your sexiness youll laugh about how anxiety almost took this away. I have it too, and its awful, but you arnt your diagnosis and you are worth it.

It is perfectly normal. Surgery of any kind lends to a bit of anxiety or nervousness. You have done lots of prep work to get this far. This precursor to surgery is not just to shrink your liver but also prepare you for post op and beyond. You're committed and ready. Keep your eye on the prize so to speak. I stressed about the change. Not in my appearance but in my diet. There is lots of sacrifice but it gets easier with time. 1 week post op I was thinking what did I do?. Now at nearly 5 weeks post op I am thankful I did it. I feel amazing, accomplished and capable. Not to mention beautiful. You can do this and you will be fine.

Take care

I already struggle with major anxiety, so now that it's currently hit me that I have a week until this life changing surgery has really shaken me up. I KNOW 100% this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I know I'm going to be happy and healthy and confident and my life is going to improve so much.. I think I'm almost scared of that. Because I'm not used to change and I'm scared of change. And I'm also not used to GOOD change lol. I have no idea what this new life holds for me. This new, healthy, not hating myself, depressed, and secluded life. Is it weird that even though I know it's going to change my life for the BETTER I'm still scared for the change because it's going to be so 360? I've just had a really crappy life so that's why it sounds so dumb for me to say that haha. I don't know. I'm just a lot of emotions right now. People who have went through this- how did you feel the week before your surgery. I need some strength and comfort right now. Virtual hugssssss[emoji31]

Here's a hug. Fear is normal, but it's what we do when we are fearful that is important.

You have friends here who do understand you.

Hi. I was apprehensive the week before the surgery. I've numerous surgeries and this is the first time I felt that way. You are doing this for YOU. You will have ups/downs but you will achieve ! A new you may be a little scary, but you will "gain" so much. Just the confidence alone will be intoxicating. Good luck. And remember you always have us 24/7. [emoji847]