My thoughts and prayers are with everybody-

My surgery is Tuesday and it is really starting to hit me. The fear of death from this surgery is making me scared. My own surgery is going to be difficult due to 2 past laproscpoic surgeries. One for my gallbladder and the other for my hital hernia. I am having 2nd thoughts. I am mad at myself for the situation that I have put myself in. If I would have worked out more and really watched my diet maybe I wouldnt be here waiting fo have surgery. I know God has a plan. I hope for me it is too recover quickly and safely and no complications. I have asthma and high cholestrol as well. I have soo many plans for the rest of the year including the awaitng of my boyfriends proposal.

Sharon I'm a Tuesday person also. I have all the same worries. I think of the same things as you. Seeing the passing of these other dear Marchers makes me realize that it could happen to me also. I just know it is something I have to do no matter what. I have to take the chance for myself and my family. I want to play with my grandchildren more than I can right now. There are a lot of things I want to do and experience in my life and as I see it, this is the only way.... Good luck and God Bless.... Cindy

Cindy- I will be thinking about you.

This fear thing is happening to me too. My surgery is Monday. I am blessed in that we (as a family) are super busy this weekend and there is little time to think about the surgery. For me, it is faith that is getting me through. We are going to be ok and soon on our way to a new way of life. Lord, for all us third week Marchers, take away all fear from our hearts and our minds. Let us not be distracted by the passing of our two presious friends for we know you alone are in control and though we are sad and do not understand, our friends are finally home and safe with you Lord. Give us supernatural courage and strenth. Guide the hands of our surgeons and the vigalance of our nurses. Give us spirits of peace and protect us as we go . Amen

Amen. I am going to try to keep as busy as possible this weekend.

I too am scared however I know that this surgery is right for me. I face six indiviaual surgeries (both ankles, both knees, and both hips) plus life in a chair if I don't do this. With this one surgery I will hopefully avoid all or most of those and will be healthier to boot. Gayle

I understand you worries but it is normal. Most pre-ops go thru it. We will be praying for you. LaDonna -22 myette==>Teri

God Bless us all !

Please stay the course and be strong. Have faith that you will come through just fine. I had all the same fears and worries, it's only natural. Put your trust in God, and follow the doctor's orders. If he puts you on a liquid diet, do it...it's to reduce the size of your liver. My feeling was that if I follow the doctors orders, and not give in to temptation, my chances would be that much better. All of you having surgery in the coming weeks are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Karen L