Pre-surgery fears?

First I want to thank everyone for their kind words regarding my husband. We are staying positive and praying for a great outcome. My question is, I am still going through with the surgery (I have to!)... did anyone have any fears that the surgery wouldn't work on them? that they would go through all this and then not lose any weight? I don't know why but lately I have been thinking "what if" ? I just wanna know if this is normal or not. I plan on following Drs orders to the T because I know that God is giving me this second chance and I refuse to screw it up. Thanks. How is everyone? Hope all is well ! ~~Rona

Hi Rona I think everyone of us was sure we'd be the one person that surgery didn't work for. It's normal. Just make sure to stay focused and don't test the waters. I am sure you're going to do great. Hugs Linda

hay rona I'm feeling the sameway to. Sometimes I'm up and very impatient like it can't happen fast enough and then other times I'm nervous and worried. I find reading my blodg helps also watching my kids and reminding myself that the main reason i need this sugery is not to get "skinny" but to be healthy! to be able to move and live the life I deserve!!!! I remind myself that this is a tool and that I need this treatment for my disease!!! Your not alone with how you feel........... I think If we did not have these feeling then there might be something wrong!!! Jenny B Wise

I'm just freaking out about "going under",,,it scares the crap out of me. :'(

The feelings are completely normal. I just asked myself if it was worth spending the rest of my life is misery. I was basically miserable all the time and knew that if I didn't do something about it I would not be here for my son. I want to see him grow up and graduate high school, college, get married have a family of his own. I was fortunate to have that myself and have my mom around. He deserves the same thing. It's ultimately your decision but you have to think about yourself and the ones who love you. Best Wishes! Stacey B

I agree with Linda and everyone. We all had fears. But, the one thing that got me through, was doing my research. I researched the surgery, pre op, post op life for about 10 years before this happened. I was MORE than ready. Do all your homework, and know what you will be faced with, and educate yourself NOW, and then when the time comes, set your mind at ease by having taught yourself what to expect and that MI board people are here to support you!!!!!!!!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat to be where I am today compared to where I was when I first began this journey. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/twinkles59/Junior%20the%20Quarter%20Horse/new1101.j pg hugs to you Stacey W

First, Stacey W.... you look great ! You are definitely an inspiration ! I am definitely going through with the surgery, just a matter of when. And I am constantly reading things, watching shows, talking to people..... but there are still parts of me that think things. And yes "going under" scares the crap out of me too ! I've never had to be put under so i'm freaking out, also having that scope down my throat (on 2/6) is giving me the nervous creeps too LOL. But like the others say, I know that living this heavy just isn't healthy whatsoever ! I'm so grateful I found this site ! Hugs to you all ! ~~Rona

i had no fears about that aspect but i did fear the anesthesia. i thought i wouldn't wake up. my dr. went over this with me and made me feel better about it but i still had the notion to say my good-byes. i think everyone goes through this before. it's only natural. in all honesty there is nothing to fear. the probability of something going wrong is very slim now. as far as not losing,,,if you follow the program (not my words but kevin's. i hate him. he is mean to me) you will do fine. keep hydrated and moving all the way up to and after surgery. take in protein now to help you heal later. don't talk to kevin. he is mean to me. i like jay. he thinks my girlfriend is pretty. usta

omg Usta where ya been? We've all missed ya. let me know if kevin gives ya any crap! Hugs Linda