So Nervous Today

Hello everyone, This morning I went to update my profile and, while I was doing it, I realized how nervous I am. I'm only 4 weeks into my 12 week pre-op diet, and I'm feeling like the weeks are going by too quickly. By mid-Oct, my surgeon's office will be submitting my paperwork for ins approval. Mid-Oct isn't too far away. This is a first for me. I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack! Did it seem like things were moving too quickly once you got the ball rolling on this? Wow! I'm just so nervous this morning. Gayle

Hi Gayle good luck to you on your preop diet. I had alot of anxiety, time went by really fast during the mos of my testing. Now it seems like time is at a stand still. Your time will be here soon. I try to concnetrate on the afterness of it all. The things I will do after surgery. It helps me alot to not think of the wait, and being nervous of the actual surgery. ~hugs~ Vickie

Thank you for the kind words, Vickie. I'm doing okay on my pre-op diet. I've lost 12 of the 23 pounds that I have to lose. I'll weigh again on Friday. I'm not quite sure why I felt so panicky this morning, but I've tried to keep my mind off of it all this afternoon. That's helped ease the panic. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I just read your profile, and you don't have long to wait now. I hope everything goes well, especially with your heart. Thanks again, Gayle

Yep, it's normal! Just try to remember this feeling when you're in your 9th or 10 week and you feel like it will never end! It will be worth all of the emotional ups and downs in the end. Hang in there, Erika L

Thanks, Erica. I'll try to remember... Wow! What a difference in your pictures. You look great. How much have you lost so far? Are you at your goal weight? Gayle

Thanks! I'm at goal, down 150lbs. Hugs, Erika L