Nagging feeling... anyone else??

I am excited to be having my surgery on Monday, but I keep having this one strange nagging feeling that no matter if I have surgery or if I radically change my eating that this is not going to work and I am going to stay overweight. Even when I see all these people losing weight with the surgery, I feel like that can't happen for me. Anyone else?? Even if not it feels good to say that somewhere else besides in my own head....

You are having the same feeling most people have... It is like ok one more try and you still are thinking in the back of your head....(yeah sure this will work like everyother diet.....Your subconience (spelled wrong) is beating you up still...When ever you have that feeling you tell yourself......IT WILL WORK I AM GOING TO MAKE IT WORK>>>.....You are a fighter of many diets..... YOU WILL DO IT.....

Strange ... but I thought I was the only one thinking about that too ... that even after the surgery ... I wont be losing anything at all ... I mean, my body seems to have failed me for so many years ... why will this one be any different too? ... But then I saw your message and in a way ... feel some sort of reprieve that I am not the only one having that depressing, nagging doubt in my head. I have my lap band surgery scheduled this coming Tuesday, April 3rd and that thought crossed my mind several times as my date keeps getting closer. The only thing that gives me hope is that, I have that little device that will really help me in losing the weight I so yearn to shed. Think about it. In Lap Band Surgery, we have that little device that will shrink our stomach much smaller than its normal size. Because of that, we HAVE to eat smaller portions as well ... if not ... then we suffer the consequences of getting sick. I never really had any discipline when it came to food. I dont binge eat but I do love to eat (thus years later the need to do this surgery) in general. Thank God for the Lap Band that will help me control myself as well as teach me how to relate to food now. Good Luck to you on your surgery date.

Jessica my surgery is also Monday. I have a lot of emotions running through me right now. For me it's not thinking I will lose the weight. I am thinking about what it will be like to be a thinner person. What I will look like? How will people react to me? There are so many unknown factors that can make you nuts. The bottom line is we are making the best decision to go forward. We will be healthier...feel better...and live longer! I will keep you in my prayers...Monday is OUR DAY! Cindy

My surgery is Monday also. I know how you are feeling. I've been on an emotional roller coaster ride for about a week now. We will be on the losing side soon and having our WOW moments. I wish you a speedy recovery!!!

Thanks so much everyone. Glad to see that I am not as crazy as I thought! I do feel better and I am very excited to have the surgery and experience what comes next. I have been in this process for almost a year(with all of the thoughts and research and questions that come with it), so I am definitely 100% about making this opportunity work. Good luck to everyone!!! I am sure that we will all do great!

My surgery is monday ALSO! I'm excited but suddenly have begun to worry about the integrity of the band when I'm 70 or 80. I'm only 40. I know that sounds weird. There just isn't enough history on it and everyone keeps saying "wouldn't you rather be alive and fat than skinny and dead?" Calm me down, guys, cuz I really feel like I'm doing the right thing.

You will be just fine... I am talking you off the roof now....Come on down...it will be ok....Remember unlike RNY the band can be removed......Well that is rude of people....I know we all think that to our self but to have someone say that...That is just wrong.....

thanks for that. you are right. your words really help. i appreciate that!!!

Good luck with your WLS. I know that feeling. I have it too. Mine is wondering if I made the right decision, am I going to have a whole lot of excess skin thats going to be all over the place, how am I going to resist when I get invited to parties, dinner etc...I mean I am just a mess. But in the end I know that its for a good resason and I am just scaring myself. I wish everyone the best this month!! Stacie