Getting over last minute nerves

Well, my surgery date is Thursday. I have total confidence in my fabulous surgeon. I am as prepared as I can be. But now, oh boy, I am getting big time butterflies. I have lots of "what ifs" running through my head. I'm trying to take deep breaths and reminding myself of all the reasons I chose to do this in the first place. Any advice on getting over the last minute panic before surgery?

Thanks,
Rebecca

Ha!

I nearly bailed about 10 minutes before surgery, all dressed up in my gown on a gurney!

Butterflies are normal.  You'll go to sleep, wake up, and be on the loser's bench.

Don't worry about not panicing - it's healthy.  Just don't act on it.  Good luck to you this week!

It's good to hear that you are nervous.  My surgery is next Monday.  I think I'm ready too, but I'm nervous.  Good luck.

That is how I felt on Friday. I am currently 9 hours away from surgery. I bailed out of the lapband about 5 years ago 1 week prior. It is differently this time, even though I did have the OMG thoughts, I know that this is the best thing for me. I will slide over on the loser's bench on Thursday whn you join us!

My only upsetting part was getting out of the car to go into the airport while my baby was in the backseat. I did sit in the backseat on the way with my arm around my baby. Kisses on the way out then saying see ya later to my dad. I just knew I had to make it ok to be with my children. The tears were almost flowing but I had to pull it together quickly so just didn't talk much because I didn't want my dad to know that I was a bit scared, I was mostly excited but that was the hardest part for me. My baby was mad at me when I got back home and wouldn't come near me for a couple of days until my parents left then things got better. My family laughed at how stubborn my baby was, I couldn't even get a kiss or a hug for 2-3 days it broke my heart. That is the punishment I get for going away for a few days.

I too...was ready to bolt straight from the holding area thinking about all the what if's. ...Thank god for the anesthesiologist who was listening and slipped a little something in my IV while he was talking to me...Then, and only then did I calm down..lol
Good Luck on your surgery!

I am Thursday also .. I am really over the what if's and not feeling scared at all. I just want time to go faster and have it over with. I am so ready to do this and be on with my life as a thinner person. I am tired of aching and sore joints etc... Hope these next few days go super fast!!!
Good luck KnitterNY!!
See you on the losers bench..
Julie

 Thank you for posting this. My surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday (November 9th) and I'm excited but scared to death. I'm happy to read that I'm not the only one with second thoughts. I know this is the right decision for me, I just wi**** was one year from now!! Good luck this week on your surgery!! This time next week we will be saying how silly we were and how happy we have become! 

Look on the bright side you are normal!!!!Welcome

Very normal to feel the way you do.  I had some many different positive and negarive scenarios going through my head right up to the moment they directed me to the surgery room.  Stay focused on the goal and think about how wonderful you are going to look and feel in the near future.  You have made a wonderful decision and you should be proud of yourself for taking the first step on your journey.