Re: the nerves are setting in

[Guest guest]

That's right. Tomorrow is the big day for you Barbara. The nerves are

completely normal! I can only speak from my experience, but I was

still a little nervous on the start of my drive to Richmond but by the

time I got there and they took me back to start getting me prepped, I

was completely at ease and very relaxed. I was ready for my new life.

I had complete confidence in my surgeon (I had Dr. Baggs) and knew

that everything was going to be okay. I have never been so relaxed in

my life. Kind of weird! If you are going to Richmond, the staff is

incredible. They make you feel very safe and secure and relaxed.

Hang tough tonight. Get out in the fresh air and clear your head. Out

of everything that I packed for the hospital, I used nothing! I was

too much in a fog to read and I don't even remember watching TV.

Congratulations and God bless you (and your surgeon's hands)!

Tina

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> Hey all!

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> I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about

37 hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and

I have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY

NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck -

someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning!

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> Thanks all!

> Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Barbara.. You are completely normal, don't fret. We spend so much time looking forward to the surgery, trying to lose the weight to get there...work work work...that sometimes, we don't stop and think about what it is that we are undertaking. There are risks associated with the surgery itself, although, by and large people are just fine. And then, there is the lifestyle change afterwards...and the change in US that is huge (both physically and emotionally). that's a lot of change. And if you were to be cavalier about it all, and not give it the thought this all deserves, you might be doing yourself a disservice, you know? So, weigh the risks and benefits...don't forget that you have a huge risk of dying prematurely if you DON'T have the surgery...give yourself a little slack, it's normal to freak out a bit...and you'll be fine by the time it's TIME. You know? Completely normal...expected...so don't beat yourself up. Robynn"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: Hey all! I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about 37 hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and I have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck - someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning! Thanks all! Barbara

[Guest guest]

HIya!!!

Yes Barbara what you are feeling is completely normal!!! All my best

thoughts and prayers go with you!!

Huggles!!

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> Hey all!

>

> I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about

37 hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me

and I have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY

NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck -

someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning!

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> Thanks all!

> Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Barbara Every one is different, it may pass before Monday and it may not, but no matter what you'll be fine. I was not nervous and I was so prepared, then on the way to the hospital the morning of surgery I just started crying and crying, then in the hospital parking lot I settled down and was fine, little red eyed but fine and all went fine. It's okay to be nervous, it's fear of the unknown, as many surgeries as I've had I should be an old pro at this and it still gets me when time gets close. Just hang in there and know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: Hey all! I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about 37 hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and I have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck - someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning! Thanks all! Barbara Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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[Guest guest]

Barbara:

You're in good hands at Kaiser. Remember, when you get nervous, which

is COMPLETELY normal, take some deep breaths, calm yourself, and walk

through your fear. You've made a lot of progress and you deserve this

surgery. It's your turn to come over to the other side.

This is a monumental step in your journey, but know that it's not the

last step. The best is yet to come.

Now go get your wings and start to fly!

Francisco

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> Hey all!

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> I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about 37

hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and I

have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY NERVOUS!

Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck - someone please

tell me this will pass before monday morning!

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> Thanks all!

> Barbara

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[Guest guest]

{{{Barbara}}} You'll be fine. I'd think you were nuts if you didn't have

nerves over such a big life change! You just keep trying to relax and

you'll be fine. Best of luck!

Hokoana, Barbara wrote:

> Hey all!

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> I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about 37

> hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and I

> have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY

> NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck -

> someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning!

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> Thanks all!

> Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Barbara- I know you have been waiting a long time to get your surgery date and now it is approaching. to me if felt like Christmas, something i had been longing for and working towards ! I am sure your going to do fine. Just remember where you started and where you are now and where you are going to go ! Amazing isnt it ? best wishes and prayers Colleenmanisodream wrote: Barbara:You're in good hands at Kaiser. Remember, when you get nervous, which is COMPLETELY normal, take some deep breaths, calm yourself, and walk through your fear. You've made a lot of progress and you deserve this surgery. It's your turn to come over to the other side.This is a monumental step in your journey, but know that

it's not the last step. The best is yet to come.Now go get your wings and start to fly!Francisco>> Hey all! > > I just wanted to write for a little support. Surgery is only about 37 hours away and although I know this is the right choice for me and I have know seconds thoughts about it, I can't help feeling VERY NERVOUS! Perhaps Im hormonal as well, but man I am just a wreck - someone please tell me this will pass before monday morning!> > Thanks all!> Barbara>

Colleen