getting so anxious

Oh my. Tuesday is my surgery and I'm starting to panic. I've read everything possible and know that things can happen. But I have a great surgeon and I've done everything I can to be prepared. But I'm still very anxious.

Being nervous is understandable. I was so nervous that I almost cancelled, but now I feel that it was the best decision I made for myself, and I even had post surgery complications, where, for the first 2 months, I dreaded doing this surgery and thought I was going to be a big failure. Just go in with positive thoughts and know that you will do fine - pack some Gas-X thin strips, as the gas pains were the most painful part of the surgery for me - and walk often and keep sipping your water. Let us know how you're doing post op.

God bless you, I hope you do really well and that you come through with flying colors.  Keep a positive attitude and know that we are cheering you on.  Can't wait to hear how you do.

I was in your shoes a week ago.  In the last three years, I have had four surgeries on my ankle and was always freaked prior to surgery.  

Like you, I chose a doctor with exceptional qualifications and record and read everything that I could find.  Surprisingly, one of the most calming and deciding things I read is the book by Al Roker.  I downloaded it on Sunday and basically read it all through the night.  To read the story of someone that I can see every day was reassuring to me.  Also, like him, I am a "foodie" and wondered if I would ever be able to cook with joy and taste amazing things again.  After reading his book I just felt that I was making the right decision for myself.

On the drive to the hospital I wondered if I should be concerned because I was NOT nervous at all.  

I have had zero pain and haven't taken a drop of any of the post-op meds that came home with me.  Unfortunately, I have a world class cold/cough which is keeping me from getting back to normal as I have to get rid of this before going back to work.  BUT, surgically, I'm in great shape and anxious for my follow-up appointment on the 17th.

Things can happen anywhere, anytime.  Chances are that your surgery will go smoothly and that next Sunday you will be encouraging someone who is nervous about their upcoming surgery date.

Good luck and make sure that you come back to this forum when you can!

 

Very normal feelings :) but let me tell you it's nowhere near as bad as you have it in your mind. It was my first ever surgery in my life and I had myself psyched out. I was scared to death but when I woke up and they took me from recovery to my room I was on a pain pump and six hours later I was off the pain pump and walking the halls :) The nurse walked with me twice and told me I was cleared to walk on my own because I was doing fine! When you get good and awake from the anesthetic you will realize it wasn't nothing at all :) Prayers sent your way and for a speedy recovery

Thanks everyone.  I've had 2 c-sections and then a follow up repair surgery when my c-section was done incorrectly.  It was super painful and difficult to recover from but 48 hours later everyone kept telling me I looked so good. 

I saw Al Roker speak this summer and it encouraged me to go forward on my plan for RNY. The book is a great idea, thank you!

Breathe in and Breathe out!  I know it will be great!

If you have had C-sections, then this will be a piece of cake! You got this! Good luck, I know it will all go well and you will be on the losers bench in no time!