I really haven't been too nervous until today. My surgery isn't until the 20th but for some reason it really hit me today. I am going shopping tomorrow to get all of my supplies for surgery. I called the Doc's office today to make sure they received everything from the finance company and they said everything has been taken care of and I ready to go.

I'm sure it will come in waves until the day before and I really freak out.

Good luck to upcoming surgeries. I hope those already banded are healing quickly.

I can relate to getting nervous. Somedays it is overwhelming other days I am ready to get it over with and move on to the weight loss. I have been getting everything prepared and I am ready to go. Maybe if I stop checking the calender every second I would be fine.

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I am actually counting the hours and I am freaking out big time. I am gonna go out so I can stop thinking about it. I know I will be alright I just need to calm down. I just have to think that in 24 hours the surgery will be behind me scheduled for 11:30 tomorrow morning have not told a lot of people so that should make it easier. I am gonna have my last pepsi that should cheer me up for the road. I actually did not have to do a pre opt diet thank God. I promised my doctor I would lose prior to surgery on my own and I did.

Donna,

Everything will be great! You are on your way to your new life. Enjoy that Pepsi. I am very upset about giving up my Diet Coke.

Good luck with your surgery. I know things will be fine. We I get anxious about it I just think how great it will be to wake up and start my new life. It's the waiting for the surgery that is the hardest. And don't think about how they do the operation. Just remember they know what they're are doing and it is a fast surgery. You will be awake in no time and wonder what you were worried about.

I'm scheduled for the 19th. (Monday) I've even started having nightmares. I was dreaming about razor blades two nights ago, so I know that my subconscious is even freaking out. I made a hotel reservation for my husband today at a hotel across the street from the hospital. I hate for the poor thing to sleep on a cot. I'll only be there 23 hours, but still. But it did make it more real. Now I have to buy a scale this weekend. Suggestions? I haven't had a scale in YEARS. I truly never thought I would ever be thin again.

All those feelings are not unusual... I went crazy for 2 weeks when I got my date... thoughts of death and gorging on rubbish just to suppress those feelings. Well it's 2 weeks down the track for me and I'm feeling great... best thing I ever did. Good luck with your surgeries.

You'll do great! I was just banded, Friday the 16th. Piece of cake! You just have to relax and let the professionals take care of you. You are your worst enemy for fear. Remember, it is just you playing head games with yourself.

well, I'm not the only one upset about giving up my diet coke! but, had someone tell me yesterday to picture a can of diet coke and picture myself thin - then decide which one I wanted most! it helped!

Also went to obesityhelp.com and looked at the before and after pics. Can't wait to add my own! Was a big encouragement. Kept me from cheating on my liquid diet.