Am I really going to do this?

I am scheduled for RNY on 19-Dec. Even when I chose my date I was not sure I would go through with it. I still am not 100% positive that I will. Some days I am excited about it and some days just plain terrified. I want to be healthy though and I truly believe after all my failed attempts to lose this weight that this is the only hope I have.

Welcome to the December board and congrats on your date! I think it's normal to be scared - I would be worried if anyone was not a little scared of major surgery. I'm sure you'll do fine, we just need to be there for each other. Everyone on this board will share a special bond in December -- let's get through these life changing surgeries together! Take care, Amy

It is completely natural to have conflicting feelings, especially with something as life-changing as this surgery is. People have doubts up until they are put out for the surgery. I'm so glad to be able to have other people (here at OH) that understand exactly how we feel. Welcome to the Dec06 board, we're so glad to have you. Joanne

Hey there, I have been having those feelings for a year now. I think that every one goes through that and that they should be a tad nervous since this is a major life changing surgery. On the plus side, the life changing part is all for the positive. You will be fine and like Amy has said, this board as well as other forums on the OH board are here to help and support you! You go girl! We are here for you! Cindy

You can do this, I have failed too, lost 75 lbs to gain 80 back, lost 40 to gain 50 , ect. I am 100% positive I want to do this. I am so tired of being heavy, The last time I weighed 160 was in high school. It has taken me over. I cannot wait to breath, walk, play on the floor, without aching and my knees cracking. You can do this you owe it to yourself to be healthier, slimmer, and just think when you can actually shop in normal size section. yaaaahoooo!!!! I cannot wait.