Re: Amber M

Amber M is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday, August 23rd. Let's remember to sign her surgery page and send her lots of love and encouragement as she prepares for her special day. Thank you! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/status.phtml?N=M1114521582 Georgeann

Thank you so much! I have been so nervous this past week. Yesterday was my pre-op and if my husband wouldnt have been with me I probably would have just ran out! I cant believe how nervous I am.. Ive waited so long for this but the whole time I never thought it would happen.. Now its happening so fast!! You all are the greatest support! your support and encouragement means so much to me! Amber

Hey Amber, Being nervous is very normal, especially the closer you get to your surgery date. My nerves was so bad until I had to look for stress relievers. The ones that worked best for me was prayer along with deep breathing to help calm my nerves. This techniqe helped me all the way to the operating table. I wish you the best and I look forward to reading your post op post. BREATHING by Marianne Ross, Ph.D. A few nice deep breaths can be so relaxing. It can be a quick and easy stress reliever. You can do this anytime. You can do this anywhere. It is not visible to others. And the good news can be that because you are less stressed, you will handle things more easily. Word has it that when people are stressed, they tend to take short little breaths rather than deep, relaxing ones. Is this true for you? Check it out. Quick and Easy Stress Management Breathing Exercise: Sit down or lie down. Inhale slowly and say to yourself I am... Exhale slowly and say to yourself relaxed. Georgeann

done!!!!