Good grief, I lost it!

Perfectly normal.  As an "older gal", (lol) I was perfectly calm.  Until the night before. Then all of a sudden I had this compelling need to try to tell my husband who to give what in terms of my jewellery while balling my eyes out.  Instead of  freaking him out further he held up his hand to stop me, firmly reminded me that I had done all my research and was confident I would be just fine.  He said he wasn't worried and that I should just stop worrying about my jewellery.  And just like that I was back to calm again.  Knew there was a reason I married the guy 28 years ago - he is my rock!   

So relax.  You too will be fine as have thousands before you. One step at a time, one day at a time. 

I'm in the older crowd too ... I was pretty calm throughout the process and even at the hospital. However I started to cry when I said goodbye to my husband and was sobbing by the time I got on the operating table.

Our practice coordinator told us to expect buyer's remorse during the first month or so. I am 6 months out and have not once regretting my decision, despite some medical bumps along the road.

I handled myself very well pre-op.  Except for the whole 12 attempts at an IV then the eventual central line thing.(A whole other story). But yesterday 4 days post-op I had the a major meltdown, In essence was not prepared for the side-effects of a completely liquid diet. While I did lose 6 pounds in one day due to the mass exodus of bowels (TMI). I am a very stubborn and independent woman, and felt as though I had lost my dignity. Dearest Hubby came home to fine me on the floor, cleaning and in uncontrollable tears.  He was wonderful about it, and today I am feeling extremely better.

The one thing I think is important to remember is “This too, shall pass”

Good luck and wishing you well. 

It's good to hear everyone stories and to know it's completely normal to feel emotional. I actually woke up feeling better this morning, with 4 more days to go. We'll see what happens the next few days. :D