Why am I so nervous?

Why am I so nervous? 

I'm not the one having the surgery.  My husband is scheduled for next Tuesday (23rd/RNY).  This afternoon is the last pre-op appointment.  I think this is where we get the WLS Bible Binder (just made that up!)

He has been doing great with the 2-week liquid diet.  He made my daughter and I BLTs for dinner last night.  While we were eating, he made a joke about his SF red jello tasting like "bacon".  

Anyway, I just needed to get that off my chest.

Later,

Michelle
SkinnyHusband's Wife

Change is harder.  So is facing the unknown.  Plus, if you care for someone you worry about them.  It's natural to be nervous.  I hid it, but I was terrified before surgery.  The fact that I was certain I was doing the best thing for my my family and me didn't help at all, but it did make me determined to push past the fear.  I just kept saying to my self "YOU CAN DO DO HARD THINGS". It was a little mantra for me.  When I woke up in recovery I felt sooooo relieved that I was on the other side and my life was my own again.

Thanks chubblynomore.  So far he doesn't seem to be quite as nervous as I am.  Well, that's not quite right...he's nervous not knowing how much pain he will be in.  The pre-op appt went ok.  he's lost 15 lbs since he started the liquid diet. 

Michelle

you know, I think I'd have been more nervous if my husband had the surgery than I was having the surgery. I can understand. I would suggest you check out the Spouses of WLS Patients forum on here. Go to Forums --> Weight Loss Related --> More and it is toward the bottom of the list.

thanks maggiet.  I checked out the spouses forum.  not much going on over there.  as long as no one minds, I'll hang out here.  seems like there are a lot of friendlies on this forum.

Michelle