:help:I am freakin out today, my surgery is Monday. I don't know what's going on? I'm scared, excited, nervous.... any words of wisdom. The entire process from going to the hospital to having the surgery and after is terrifying me. I want to feel good so bad and every other second i'm having a panic attack. Is it normal to feel this way?

yes it is normal to feel that way, you are enbarking on a whole new lifestyle and to no be nervous would be weird. I had my surgery in TJ and felt that way all day the day of surgery. Afterwards I was releived that all the worry was for nothing. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Try to relax and enjoy the ride. :nervous

Lots of folks get the jitters before their surgery! I kept my focus on what I imagined I'd look like at the end of my weight loss! Keep your eye on the goal!

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery!

I would be happy to be of support to you as I will be there shortly!!!

Good luck and take lots of deep breaths.... You will be just fine :)

Hi:

I agree with the other two, it's totally normal to be nervous and anxious. I think that most of the bandsters will tell you that it's one of the best things they've done for themselves.

You are about 9 years younger than me. I can tell you that since I've lost 83 pounds I feel twenty years younger. Carrying around all of my extra weight was becoming such a burden I was happy to be getting it done. So, if you lose alot and feel twenty years younger you'll be a teenager again, ha ha!

Good luck, and you'll be fine!

Sue

hi nov

it is TOTALLY normal to feel that way. i usually don't get nervous...i couldn't breathe right before my surgery.

i was thinking all of these thoughts...what if this...what if that..

what helped me get through it was thinking about all of the people that have gone before me and are doing just fine....NO...they are doing better then fine.

so this helped to calm my mind.

right after surgery i will realized how routine this operation was.

afterwards i followed all of the doctors orders (ie. walking, breathing exercises, etc)

good luck

I have to say, having support from all of you is wonderful. I'm so glad that I found out about this powerful, supportive site. Right now i'm nervous about the surgery part and i'm sure after that i'll find something else to be nervous about. My primary care doctor told me not to be nervous about surgery but to be nervous about what will happen to me if I don't do the surgery. UGH... It's so hard to think these days and I know she is right. Thank you all so much.

This is SO normal. I was on here the night before my surgery FREAKING OUT. I was terrified - couldn't breathe, shaking, the whole bit.

But now, 6 months later I'm down almost 50 lbs and I have my life back. This surgery is routine and it wasn't bad. You'll be fine, just like all of us are.

I'll keep you in my prayers. Monday is truly the first day of a wonderful new life for you!

The surgery was a breeze for me. I hope it is for you as well.