Talk to me Yall. Surgery is Monday :-)

I am getting very anxious. Having an anxiety attack or two in the last couple days. I am not afraid of the surgery, I don't think, can't figure it out. anybody else go through this just before surgery.

Debbie, I think there would be something wrong if you weren't at least a little anxious. I was, and I work for a bariatric surgeon and I see it on a regular basis. Everyone gets anxious. I kept asking myself what in the h*** I was doing! Almost seven years later I can honestly say I would do it over in a heartbeat, my one and only regret is that I didn't do it long before I did. I have seen people have problems at first and still a year later say the same. Try to relax, I know it's hard. I do however believe that WLS isn't for everyone so you have to be positive about your decision. Take care and let us know what you decide to do.

HI Debbie, First off Let me say good luck on Monday.. Sending good wishes and prayers your way... I was not scared of surgery either but a few days before I began to get real nervous... I was worried that I would regret having it done... I was pumped and excited about being able to lose weight.. but I have a hard time imagining that it will work for me... I think these feelings are fairly common. So far I am glad that I have done this.. I lost 18 lbs the first two weeks. I dont know where I am at now because I only weigh at the drs office.. and I go again tomorrow...compared to some people that is not alot.. but it is great for me... So I can say the nerves were just that nerves.... Stay positive.. Keep us posted on how you are doing... Sondra

Hi Debbie, Boy did I get scared. It was worse than anything I had ever feared. I almost walked out of the prep room right before surgery. I was overwhelmed with fear!!! But I prayed and prayed for God to comfort me. My husband had had the surgery 3 weeks prior to my surgery...which went wonderful and my sister 2 yrs earlier. But those risk are still there...I trusted my Dr. Everything went off fine. I did need a blood transfusion the second night in the hospital ...two pints...but Dr. Mando said sometime that happens...like any other risk factor. I was petrified of the transfusion too...I think the pain med's had me trippin. I just knew they were gonna kill me. lol But long story short...fear and axiety is very very normal. My only advice is pray for peace over your decision. Good luck and God Bless Cherish Menard-Franklin, La 218/170 -48 lbs email if you need, I am always an email away!

I hope everything went well with surgery & you're recovering.