Ok tomorrow is the last day of my old life, and I will be starting a new one, my anxiety level is really up there. Did anyone out there feel the anxiety that passes after this surgery?? I know that this will be the best thing for me and my family, but I guess I am just nervous about the whole surgery thing. I would appreciate anyone's advise on how to work through this. Thanks, Andrea

Hi Andrea,

I have not had the surgery yet but here is some support that I will like to pass along to you. Just do keep in mind that this surgery is done all over the world every day. Your surgeon is very experienced I am sure and will take very good care of you. Your new life is about to begin and should be very exciting. Take some time to sit down and relax to calm your mind. Listening to some calming music or reading a good book might get your mind off things to help with the anxiety.

I wish you the best of surgeries and will pray for a fast and quick recovery for you.

-Peter:thumbup:

Thank you very much, I will go buy some new music for my ipod and focus on that All the best to you too, Andrea

Don't worry, your not the only one, my surgery is thursday, and i'm feeling the same way. Lucky i'm working until the day of my surgery so i have that to keep my mind off the the anxitey! I can't wait to start my new journey, and be happy and healthy.

Good luck to you!!

My surgery is this Friday and I am getting nervous too! I've been OK up until now, today I really started feeling anxious and just ready to get it over with. For me, alot of it is trying to manager the logistic of my personal life the day of surgery: I have to be there at 5:20am, so I need someone to come stay with my 2 year old, get her ready for school, pick her up and keep her that night. I'm luck that my parents are close by and can do it, but just trying to make sure everyone knows what needs to be done and trying to cover all the bases is making me crazy. I'm probably over thinking it, but it just another thing to keep me busy before the big day.

Good luck to everyone!

Some good news....I only had tylenol after surgery nothing more. I have been surprised at how pain free I am. I did spend the night but could have all of the sugar free popsicles I wanted ! I would suggest you use a pillow at night under your left side as being flat in the bed and getting up or rolling over was a little painful and tricky for me. Healing has been good. I took a week off and then have worked two half days and hopefully all day today. I am still tired, rest as much as you can and follow the doctor's orders about lifting etc. Do expect bruising and too look a little banged up for a few weeks. The liquid diet has not been so bad. Yougurt, sugar-free pudding, Soups, applesauce, protien drinks,sugar-free Jello and popsclyes. I feel full. I see the doctor tommorow. It does hurt a little when I laugh.I took a pillow to the movie yesterday to hold against me so I could laugh. I bought several new books to read while at home resting.

Good news, yesterday I fit comfortably into the booth of a restaurant that I have avoided for awhile because I knew I could not fit in the booths.

Good luck to you all.

Carol

My surgery is also Wednesday and I am getting more and more excited and nervous!

good luck to all of you on your surgery, wish you the best, you all will be alright in time. i,ll keep you all in my prayers good journey. did any of you do the 6 months dietian classes.sept is my last class then off to pre-op testing.

I will let you know how I do you do the same ok

MY SURGERY IS WEDNESDAY TOO! AND DONT WORRY YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WHOSE NERVOUS!!! BE OPTOMISTIC THOUGH! AND JUST THINK... PRETTY SOON... WE WILL BE SKINNY! HAHAHA GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

Came home yesterday, feel ok, just a little nervous about getting over the recovery period Anyway, I have a lump in my throught, kinda feel like I have to cough up something, I had 1/2 ice pop and water, and will go for a walk in a while. Sleeping wan't too bad for me last night, I started propped up then went to the couch. still hard to take a deep breath. ar issues.

Hope you get to feeling better soon! My surgery is Tuesday and I'm starting to get a little anxious. Trying to stay calm.

Came home yesterday, feel ok, just a little nervous about getting over the recovery period Anyway, I have a lump in my throught, kinda feel like I have to cough up something, I had 1/2 ice pop and water, and will go for a walk in a while. Sleeping wan't too bad for me last night, I started propped up then went to the couch. still hard to take a deep breath. ar issues.