Two days out and my emotions are....

Well - don't this beat all.  I have been on an emotional high that has gone from one level to another with every effortless approval, good report  for pre-op clearance and even fully paid expense.  Now I'm less than 48 hours from my surgery and I feel like I could fall apart at any moment.  I know my emotions are running high because so much has happened in the last couple of months - most significantly, my daddy passed.  We talked about my surgery the night before - I know he would be so proud of me - but I'm feeling so overwhelmed that this will be the first major experience in my life he won't be here to share with.

I have no doubt that I'm making the right decision - I've prayed about it, researched it and made what I believe is the absolute best decision for me.  I'm not normally an emotional person - and the constant flood of emotions is overwhelming. I'm not even sure why I'm posting this - I feel like I'm just rambling. Maybe just need some reassurance...

I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST!!! YOU SAID SOME POWERFUL WORDS WHEN YOU SAID "IV'E PRAYED ABOUT IT"!! WE ALL GO THROUGH AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER AS THE TIME GETS CLOSER. I WILL CERTAINLY HAVE YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND SENDING YOU A BIG HUG!!!!!

This is very normal, so much is going on and you have made a huge life decision! And let me assure you, you will not be sorry. I had a lapband which was removed successfully at the time of my vsg surgery. I have never been so happy in all my life about my weight! People are now starting to tell me I have lost enough weight just 5 months out! I feel terrific!

You will be so happy in a very short time, know that everything you are feeling is justified, and believe it or not there is seperation anxiety too. Seperation and loss of your friend, FOOD, is a huge thing. But you will eat food again, just a lot smaller portions. And you will enjoy your new lifestyle and relationship with food. Good luck to you! I will watch for your progress.

P.S. Follow the advice of the veterans on this site and you will do amazingly well!

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You are right, he would be very proud of you. It's okay to be overwhelmed, you are getting ready for a major life change. One for the better! I will be praying all goes well and for your speedy recovery.

I'm so sorry for your loss.. I think you are obviously experiencing a grieving process. That is so sad and I am so sorry you are having to go through this at this time. I pray that you feel better emotionally sooner than later.

On the other hand I am equally praying for you as you go through this new journey in life. You have made a fantastic decision to improve your life that you are living. It's a good thing.

Blessings you way

Know one thing for sure God doesnt make mistakes and you have to take to thank god for allowing you to have a relationship with your father even being able to spend time with him before he passed i lost my father suddenly and what i wouldnt give to have talked to him that day....it sometimes seems that when we practice praise that our problems soon turn into areas of opprotunity. I pray that god gives you strength and comforts you today and everyday...Take Care and God Bless

first of all that the timing of your emotions is absolutely normal.  i cried for a week before my surgery, sure that i was making a mistake and taking ever WW and Jenny commercial as a reproach.  so, it's all to be expected.  adding in your loss of your father and the grieving that goes along with it just naturally makes it harder.  i'm glad that you prayed about it and i'm so glad that your dad knew you were having the surgery and that you got a chance to talk to him about it.  that doesn't make the loss any less and i can understand your sadness that he won't be there for such a big event.  be sure to surround yourself with people who can give you lots of support.  and keep posting here -- that's what we're here for.  (((((((((hugs)))))))

Thank you everyone for all your words of encouragement and support.  I would say, you have no idea how much it has meant to me - but I get the feeling you do.  I feel myself settling in and some of the stress melting away.  Thank you for keeping me in your prayers - I'll be sure to post an update on the other side.