2/13/04 and i'm afraid

i've chickened out once already. was supposed to have surgery yesterday but i just freaked out. has anyone else had this problem? my family thinks i cancelled surgery but i really just rescheduled it to february.

I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one who is "freaking out". My surgery is FEB 18th but the closer it gets the more it is in my head. The people here are great, they all have words of incouragement. And I have found that looking at the before and after pictures gets me excited and helps me believe "We all can do this" What will be will be, Have a blessed journey Dana

Don't be afraid. You are taking a big step to a new you. I just got my approval today. Mine is a ways off because we are taking a trip in the beginning of February. I need to do this for myself and you owe it to yourself, Suz from NY

Don't be afraid, my older sister had different health problems- heart problems,asthma,a port in her chest,diabeties and she had the surgery two months ago and she is doing great. She has energy and she said she hasn't felt this good in three years. Her primary care Dr. is thrilled with how she is doing! She use to take all kinds of medications and now she takes three. My younger sister and I are going to get our surgery on 2/20/04 and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

I've chickened out once also in November . I also changed doctors and everything. I feel that if you cancelled the first time that you weren't ready. When you are ready you will be able to have the surgery. It is normal to be nervous. I had nose surgery last week and was scared. I have been re-scheduled for Feb 10.

Jodey, Keep your chin up Hunny. Yes I am very scared also because my health has really been taxed lately. I had lost a bunch of weight to improve my surgical risk, but now, with all the on the run eating and going back and forth to the hospital, I have probably gained most of that back. I'm feeling pretty weak. My husband is not well at all, and I'm really thinking of backing out too, but I know he would be so disappointed and I have a 15 year old daughter to think about too. I will pray for all of us. Please write me anytime you need to talk. I say I want to back out, but I know I won't. I need to be strong for my husband because after he has his surgery on Monday, he will be on chemo for 6 months. He will need me to be getting fitter all the time. Therefore, I will go thru with my surgery, but like you, I am also scared. Best of luck to you, and know you are in my prayers. Luv, ---J.J.