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tami b · 08-24-2005, 07:55 AM

Today is my pre op. I'm here at work, but I don't know why. My appt is at 9:30 and I am so anxious that I doubt I will get much work done. I have gained a few pounds, but I have been told not to worry so I'm trying not to worry. I have this panicky feeling that something is going to happen and the whole thing will be off. Like what if I catch a cold...or last night I dreamt I was in a car accident on the way to the hospital. What is wrong with me?? It is a little scary to want something so much. I really feel as though my LIFE depends on it. OK, that's a little dramatic, but true.

eyesthatkissu · 08-24-2005, 07:58 AM

Everything is going to be just fine sweetheart. You have made it this far. You're in the home stretch now. Best wishes and sending all my good thoughts and good karma your way!

katlover66 · 08-24-2005, 08:11 AM

Tami,
just relax. Kelly's bark is worse than her bite. I'm sure all will be fine.

Realtor Linda · 08-24-2005, 08:33 AM

Tami...I didn't know your pre-op was today. Look at how exciting this is! I am sure things will be fine....days are counting down and you will be so happy you've made it!
Thinking of you, of course, Linda

watergirl · 08-24-2005, 09:02 AM

I actually was sick, with the flu, just days prior to my pre op appointment with Dr. C. I was also in a panic. Thinking the same things! There was no way I was going to have it cancelled, if I could help it. The week before was misery thinking my surgery would be postponed. I was thankful though for the flu, believe it or not, because I had gained 7 pounds from consult to pre op. As I weighed in, I was only up 3 pounds. I was mighty thankful and releved.

lessofdd · 08-24-2005, 09:10 AM

I'm with you on the roller coaster feelings. What a love-hate bunch of feelings!

mello mom · 08-24-2005, 09:27 AM

As long as you dont have a fever and your white blood count is normal they should hopefully go thru with the surgery. At least this is what happened with me. I came down with a sinus infection 8 days before my surgery....fever, cough...everything that could happen. I got put on antibiotics and actually took them up till the night before the surgery. I had a slight fever the morning of surgery but they checked my WBC and everything looked fine so they went ahead. I'm so happy they went ahead. It has now been 3 weeks since the surgery and I have lost 25-30 lbs. It has been a slight rollercoaster in emotions but I would go thru it again in a heartbeat. Good Luck with the surgery!

Melissa

pambragg · 08-24-2005, 09:43 AM

It is perfectly normal to have all the feelings you are having right now. I'd worry if you weren't going thru this. Remember, take deep breaths! You will do fine. Let us know how it goes.

sUzYzPLaCe · 08-24-2005, 10:03 AM

I'm sure you will be just fine at your appointment. Please keep us posted on how it went! Suzy

gramamarc · 08-24-2005, 12:26 PM

Tami,
It was nice to meet you at the office today. It amazes me everytime someone recognizes me from my avatar!
I just love Dr Potts , I hope everything went well with your appt. after I left. The last thing I said to Dr Potts was "Take care of Tami"!! I'm sorry I can't remember your husbands name, but he was very nice also.
My 6 week check went really well, he said I am doing very good. I have to go back to work after Labor day!
Oh well! Vacation's over!
M

PS: when I was checking out Kelly came up to the front and I said Hi. After she did what she was doing she came up to me to ask how I was doing. I thought that was very nice of her concidering I have not met her medically(?)