2 surgeries in five days

Okay, so I am having the filter put in Thursday (8/23) and then my bypass is scheduled for Monday (8/27). I am so nervous. I feel like I need to have my entire life in order before I go into the hospital. I am freaking out just a bit. Does everyone feel like this? I have two little ones at home and a supportive husband and family but I am freaking out.

yes it is the norm to be freaking out,but just think you have a rest button on life

Not sure but I think most people would be doing just as you are.  Relax, you know about the decision you made, remind yourself why you made it.  Then remind yourself again, and again, and again, and by then it will be over and we will be hearing that you are recovering.  Yeah, right on, you will be getting healthy and I will be waiting still.  Please remember to tell me this when it is my turn to freak out

How long have you been waiting? Are you still waiting to be approved. And yes, I will remind you of all your great advice when it is your turn and you are freaking out. Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it. It is nice to finally have people who understand everything your life as a big person is about. You know how you have friends (usually the thinner ones) who try to be sympathetic/empathetic but you know they just don't get it.

Hi Dannyell, It's definitely normal to be freaking out right about now!  I remember feeling like I was trying to go in a million different directions at one time without actually accomplishing anything at all!   I wanted to appear calm and collected to my family and friends so they wouldn't worry....but inside I was a mess.    This surgery is just one step to becoming a smaller, healthier you.  Try not to concentrate on the surgery itself....but think about what your life is going to be like as you start to lose weight.  Make a list of all the things you hope to accomplish as you lose weight....and then imagine yourself doing them!   And they can be little things....like for me, it was crossing my legs.  I can't tell you how excited I was when I was finally able to do that....and could cross it off my list of things I wanted to accomplish.    And don't forget to take 'before' pictures as well as 'before' measurements.  I take pictures of myself every month and take my measurements when I remember.  It's fun to look back at the pictures and measurements to see just how far I've come on those days when nothing is going right and I just don't feel like I'm doing well.    Take care...and keep us posted on how you're doing.   We're always here for you and know exactly what you're going through!