Nervous feelings..any advice? Tuesday 8/29 seminar with Dr.Shina?

I will be there! I was just wondering if anyone else is.I remember someone posting about going that same day but I can't remember the name now! It's my first one and first consult.I am excited and nervous..writing some questions down too. I want this so bad.Everytime I can't do something because of my weight or I feel so bad and in pain..I just wish I could have it done today.However when I really get to thinking about it..I get so nervous I feel sick. I worry way to much about dying during or after..and having trouble after.I think of my kids over and over and over. However I worry about being so obese (150 lbs overweight too).I just keep telling myself that at my weight and only being 27 I am just getting heavier and more unhealthy..and it's a slow death for me.I HAVE to take action now. Any advice? Anyone else feel this way before surgery?

Hi Shannon. You are feeling the same way I think everybody feels. I know I did. I have twins that are 9 and I did the surgery 10mths ago at 45. At my heaviest I was 311. I am now 160-163 size 12/ medium tops. I researches my surgeon Dr. Sonnanstine and I was so nervous on my consult but he put my fears at ease. I have had no problems but I have lived by the rules. You do feel crappy after the surgery. It's not fun but I would do it all again and wish I would have done it sooner. The wow moments you will get are wonderful. The life you will regain benifit yourself but also your kids. Last summer I sat in a chair and turned the jump rope. This year I jump rope. Use these boards for support. I loved looking at the before and after pictures. They helped so much. The time really does go by fast. I have found I love to exercise, which is something I never did. I have been overweight my entire life and now I am a normal size. This part has been the hardest for me. But I am learning to shop as a smaller person. I wish you the best, relax and you will do just fine. Write down all your questions. Jane

I think everyone feels this way before. U will do just fine and remember u have absolutely the best dr around. Tell Dr Shina & Holly hey from their number 1 fan, lol... Let me know how it goes. I was so excited before my seminar and consult. But he is great, he takes all the time in the world to sit out there and answer everyones questions then u talk to him one on one. Take care and I can't wait to hear how it goes. I had my blood work done today for my surgery a week from this Friday..Can't wait!!!!! I am so excited... Hugs Angela

I'll be there tomorrow!!! I'm so anxious to get through this and have the surgery that I haven't thought much about possible bad outcomes. I just assume there is risk associated with any surgery. Good luck tomorrow and maybe we can find one another. I'll probably be carrying a red tweed Kate Spade purse. Kim

Good luck to u as well. Dr Shina is just the bestest!!!