Tomorrow is the big Day!

Wow - emotions! I am doing good...but now I am worried that I will not have anyone with me all day. I have never had major surgery.I have had outpatient - where I got to leave after a few hours - but I am feeling that I want someone there with me the whole time. I didn't think of this. My friend is bringing me to the hospital and I think my father will be there after my kids gets off to school. But my friend has to go to a funeral, so she won't be there after the surgery. I am not sure how long my Dad will stay. I will have to call him and ask him a little bit later...I just woke up feeling alone and scared. And I know everyone says I will probably not even be with it enough to know any thing is going on around me... I have to drive my son to The Bronx today to meet his friend to catch a ride back up to Rochester and I am really not up for a ride to the city on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It was not planned this way. His father was supposed to take him back yesterday - but he never called. I really just wanted to hang around the house and go to a movie this afternoon and take it easy. I am just venting here...I will call and get everything straightened out as soon as people are up...I seem to wake up every morning and feel scared about something (the last few days anyway)... Nancy J8

Nancy Hang in there--Congratulations on your big day tomorrow!! Somehow--all this worry will turn into calm tomorrow, because you have make your decision to change your life to be healthy. Its normal to be nervous--its a big surgery. This is the best place to vent--all of us can relate to you feelings. Use this board as a tool--just as your pouch will be a lifelong tool for you. I will be praying for you. Is anyone going to report to us how you are doing post op? All My Best to you Joanie

Nancy, I am sure you are nervous. It is so NORMAL to be nervous. You will be fine and believe me as I am a newbie post op also YOU WILL NOT REMEMBER waking up and being in the room the night of your surgery. The meds are SO strong that I sit here now and try to think about that night and I can't remember it STILL. Good luck with your surgery and I will be waiting here for you on the loser's bench. I'll save ya a seat. Lisa

Hi Nancy, My mom wanted to stay the whole time I was in Surgery, and when I woke up I was really cranky and she said Ill call you later......so I feel bad that she stayed the WHOLE time.....like 5 hours..........so dont worry too much if you dont have someone there with you. Like LisaAnn said,you really wont remember too much when you wake up....or you'll be cranky like I was and the preson who spent the WHOLE day there with you doesnt deserve to talked to by a cranky post op!!!!! hahahaha SORRY MOM!!!! Good luck tomorrow you'll do great!!!

Nancy, Good luck tomorrow sweetie, you will do great. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Have a very safe and quick surgery and recovery. God bless and be safe!!! Hugs KimC

Good Luck Nancy! Remember you won't be alone, The board will be here when you get back to answer your questions and to be there for you. So try to be calm andget ready for you rebirth on the losing side. Take Care, Julio

Nancy, Good luck tomorrow. You'll be just fine. It is perfectly normal to be nervous and anxious. God bless you. Kelly

I am right there with you honey. Hang in there. We can do this! We are in good hands with Dr.A and the Middlesex staff. Hugs and Blessings, Chrissy

Hi Nancy, I am with you on that emotions thing..wow!! You will do great..the first day the pain meds with have you out of it. My thoughts will be with you. I will see you on the track doing laps. Colleen

okay i am little late with this - you are probably done with surgery by now! thinking of ya and hoping all went well! phyllis