going stir crazy

hello all, My name is Terri. My surgery date is Tuesday 4/11/06 in morehead city. Up until my pre-op appointment today with my surgeon, I was great. But something strange and scary happened. I have heard and read about all of the complications with the surgery but to hear it come from Dr. Way was like hearing for the first time. I suddenly felt faint, and my head started to hurt, then the nausea set in. I know I have made the right decision, and I am not going to turn back now. I have already stocked my home with all the necessary goods for the first 2-3 weeks post op and have everything pretty much in order. I guess nerves are your worst enemy. How do I keep my mind from wondering so that I can finish up some classwork for school early? (I'm working on my Masters program). Terri

your poor head and body! Nerves are an enemy, for sure. There certainly are risks associated with the surgery but when I was a week away from surgery, I felt the risk of staying MO was greater, at least to my quality of life. To get through it, I had lunch with a post-op as well as staying on these forums/messageboards. In addition, every time I had to move, my painful body reminded me. Believe me, it was worth everything and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck on working on your classwork!

Hi Terri, I went through the same thing in the weeks before surgery...I was so preoccupied with worry and excitement about the surgery that I could hardly concentrate at work. I was also determined to get a certification test out of the way beforehand so I wouldn't have to think about it while I was recovering. Thankfully I was able to use studying to take my mind off of the surgery...I just went to work on the weekends where I was alone and there were no distractions. It wasn't easy, but I did pass the test and now all the worry and stress seem like they were a lifetime ago. Just keep in mind that it will be here before you know it and do the best you can. WLS was 100 times easier than I thought it would be and I'm so glad I did it. Jamey

What helped me Terri was I knew I was going to die if I didn't have the surgery. I could hardly get around. I had to quit working in Nursing Homes and Hospitals and go to private duty with one patient. My surgery was 1-25-06 and I feel like a new woman. I knew I didn't want to live the way I was and end up being a burden on anyone. So pick a great Dr. and go for it. What have you got to lose. Linda