I spent a lot of time online, obsessively reading everything I could...then I realized I was just making myself nuts. Prayer and spending time with my family helped me work through the anxiety.

JJ

its pretty common to feel that way.. I just tried to focus on what the outcome will be, and I did a lot of praying,talking with friends and family...

I tried to do all the last minute shopping stuff to keep me busy. Lots of prayer too.

prayer and staying busy organizing stuff for post-op.

I planned a party, lol! My surgery was on Tuesday, July 19th. I spent my time until then planning a pre-op party at my house with a lot of my friends. It gave me something else to focus on and having my friends here two days before surgery offering their support was amazing!

wow, I'm so happy for you Lauren. I didnt get nervous at all, not until I woke up after...lol

All I did was make sure I had to much to do before so I couldnt think about it.

Your gonna rock this...I'll warm up your seat :)

Lauren - I am 13 days away from my surgery and it just hit me last night as I lay awake (totally sleepless night + lots of thinking time = not always a good thing....) that I am getting progressively more anxious and nervous about the surgery and the immediate post-op period. Usually my hubby is the one to comfort me and give me the "you'll be fine" talking-to, but he was sound asleep and I couldn't bring myself to wake him. I think all that time laying awake, not doing anything but think, was a bad thing for me. It allowed my mind to wander in non-positive directions and let me get myself all nervous/scared/anxious/whatever.

My daughter woke up at 4:30AM today (she's 3, so it's hard to get her back to sleep once she's up) for some reason and since I was (still/already) awake, I got up with her and got going for the day. Once I got going and into my routine, it took my mind off the negativity I had worked up inside myself overnight. Every now and then I'll think of something or realize there will be some things I can't do for a while after surgery - it kinda flicks on and then back off again in my brain - and that makes me nervous again, but then I get distracted again and everything is alright.

So I guess what I'm getting at, is that I'm finding it best to stay busy so my mind is distracted from the negative/nervous thinking as much as possible. Hope you find a way to ease your mind - and if the anxiety gets to "panic attack mode" or even close to that, there's nothing wrong with asking your doctor for a script of a low-dose anti-anxiety med - just a side note! :)

GOOD LUCK and keep up posted - ((HUGS))

Anxiety is a natural part of your weight loss journey, it is very normal to worry but remain focused on the positive aspects of your journey to a new healthy you. you are so worth this and can get through it, you have a huge network of support here and we will keep you going. we are always here to talk,cry of moan to so no worries ok.

xx

Oh I wish I had some wisdom to share to make everything ok. Every night before surgery was a sleepless one. I wrote a lot, spent time with friends talking and kept busy. I can say one week post op -- this was worth every sleepless anxiety filled night ---- It's an amazing thing to be putting yourself first. You can do it !!!

I was totally feeling your anxiety until I went yesterday for the IVC filter. The staff was so awesome that they have reassured me that everything will be great come time for surgery and since I know my surgeon already (and have great faith in him), I know it will go good. Also, I think it is helping that I have to be at the hospital at 5 a.m. so I don't have to sit around all day worrying about it.

Anxiety is normal I think. I know I was super anxious. I am 3 days out from surgery and still feeling anxious and nervous. I've been told it gets better :o)

The anxiety just went up a little bit. I am reporting to the hospital at 6am on Monday!! Here we go!

I meditated on the strong surgical team i had, the team of angels surrounding me, said prayers and accepted good wishes of others. Being nervous is common, but i didn't let it lead me down a negative path. Focus on the prize. You will do great! You go to sleep, you wake up and its done. Good luck!

6am is good! No time to wear yourself out with negative thoughts! I had to be hungry and sooo thirsty until 2:15pm. Not fun. See the positive, you will sail through! I am on day 2 and doing okay. Still glad i did it!

Hang in there, you are a strong women and have made an important decision about your life. Anxiety is normal but will not derail your goals. I personally freaked out after the surgery. LOL, but time helps. You will do great.
Lora