Very anxious

Instead of thinking about the surgery and the negative things that have happened in the past, try to think about how much better you will feel when you get this taken care of. Plan on having a much better and quicker recuperation, too.

When I was going to have my colon removed I was told it was a tough surgery, that I'd be out of it for several days, and so on. Well. I didn't accept that and it didn't happen either! I did have a 5 1/2 hour surgery but I was sitting up in bed talking to my husband on the phone 7 1/2 hours after being brought back to the room! I was put on clear liquids three days after surgery and each day my diet increased. My gastroenterologist told me to think about meals I love and that would get the bowels moving again so I took cooking magazines with me to the hospital. It worked! I was Christmas shopping at the mall 11 days after surgery. The doctors were very surprised but then said it was my positive attitude that really helped me.

So look at why you are having the surgery and how much better you will be. In a few days, you will be on the mend! Stressing over it will just hinder you so keep looking up. God is right there with you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers, too.

Sherrine

Ak,
You are always an inspiration to new members on our forum. I read what you say and always think, Wow she's a very encouraging and compassionate woman. She would make a great friend. So..... now I need you to be that same friend to yourself. Turn those thoughts around and talk to yourself like you talk to others on here.

70% of what we tell ourselves throughout our day is negative, worst yet most isn't true and NEVER HAPPENS.
I know it's easier said than done , but consciously listen to your self talk and change that negative to positive compassionate self talk. You will do fine through this surgery and you will recover fine as well.

Just belive! You got this!

Thinking of you, Angel. Praying you'll have it a lot easier than you fear. It's hard when you're on this side of a surgery...keep us posted when you can.

Debbie

Whenever I've had surgery, I always remember waking up after it and thinking, "It's now behind me. Now I can move forward again!"

Yes, take this one step at a time. You have lots of prayer and much support behind you. Move ahead with confidence. God bless!

I hate anxiety.

One thing at a time, babe. I usually ask myself whether this emotional reaction is helpful or not, as in "Will this make a difference to the situation?" "Is there anything I can reasonably do to change this?"

If not, let it go. I know, easier said than done.

Your surgery and recovery will go the way it goes. Positive thinking will be more beneficial than negative.

Try to be in the right now, and not project your worries about the future.

Tomorrow at this time your surgery will be over. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherrine

Fingers cross that they get it all and things go smoothly for you tomorrow.