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I am soooo nervous, my surgery date is Oct.8th. Just a week away. I want this so badly but yet I'm having one pannic attack after another. I've had other sergeries and they didn't bother me like this. I think its because I have been fat for over 36 years now. I don't remember what its like on the other side. Are any of you going though this? Blessings to all, Barbara

Oh thank goodness someone else feels the same way! I have been trapped in this body for so long I don't know what is like to be thin I have always been the fat friend the funny one. Now that I'm going to have it done I can't sleep and of course all I want to do is EAT! Hang in there and be strong and we will all get through this together! Chris

Hey Barbara, My surgery is 10/22 and I am very nervous too. I can only imagine being a week away, I will be a nut case! My worries are; Will I be able to control my head hunger, because I eat now when I am not hungry. I guess I will get over that the first time I dump. I wish you all the luck with your surgery. You will do fine! I saw this great commerical that I think all of us need to keep in mind. "Don't dwell on what you are giving up, dwell on what you are gaining"

Debbie, my surgery is also on Oct. 22, in Cincinnati with Dr. Curry. He is very nice and has a great reputation, but I am still nervous. Good Luck to you and God Bless. Debra

Hi Barbara. I am feeling the same way! I was scheduled for 10/12 but found out that I have been pushed back a week to 10/19. I have been so nervous and excited about the surgery. The other night I was reading the Memorial part of this site and just broke down! I couldn't stop crying. I must have cried for hours. The next day my eyes were so swollen. Anyway, I have a 7 yr. old daughter and I worry about that 1-2%. With any surgery there is risk and I will do this no matter what. It is still scary though. I have written a letter to my hubby and my daughter - it is one of the most difficult things I have ever done! Sounds silly but true. I just think it is a good idea to do it though - just in case. If it is my time to go, then it is my time to go. I have also been the funny, fat friend. I was never really too heavy (not skinny either****il about 10-11 years ago and it just got worse after I had my daughter. It is going to be such a life change, but I look at it this way - if I do not have the surgery, I am just killing myself slowly. I need to get healthy, not only for myself but for my family as well. Gosh - some pep talk! Sorry about the rambling. I will be thinking of you and wishing you a safe surgery. Take care. Rachella

Hi Barbara, My surgery is on Oct 4th and I feel exactly the same way. My boss told me this is because the other surgeries I had were needed (back, surgery, hysterectomy) and this one even though it will help medically it is also an elective procedure. Then I thought that's it I am doing this to myself for myself. Best wishes for you and hope you have a speedy recovery, Deb

Thank you all so much for your encourgement. I don't know what I would do with out this site. Those that haven't been there just don't know. Thank you again. Hugs, Barbara

I think my husband is ready to have me committed to a nut house Joanne