Worried about risks

So now that I'm getting closer, the bad risks have been going around and around in my head.  Looking up stuff online doesn't help. With the almost 2% they say die from the surgery! I've been getting stressed. I know in my heart I need this surgery, but I have nothing wrong with me except the obesity and pain comin from it. I think if something happens, it wasn't worth it. Have anyone else gone through this prior to their surgeries??  Just need a little talking down at this point.  I tend to worry too much about stuff.  Thanks for listening, hope I didn't freak anyone out!!

I definitely went through that, probably one week before surgery. I didn't have any health problems and didn't 'need' surgery but wanted surgery for a better way of life. I turned my train of thought around to how grateful I was to be so close to surgery and how long I'd waited for it. I only know of one death due to surgery by Dr B and that person ignored the obvious warning signs. I was crying when I was on the surgery table and going under. I think this (sober second thought) is pretty common. I knew I'd have more regrets if I didn't get the surgery and have never regretted it for one day since.

Come off the ledge and join us on the losers bench. Think positive!

Hi there - I also went through that. I was 3 yrs from my initial consult until I had my RNY. As time went on - my increasing health problems and the difficulty I was having continuing to work full time - I'm an ER nurse - plus the fact my younger sister had a heart attack requiring a stent - etc etc - for me - it was do or die. I wasn't happy or healthy and did not want to keep on living life the way I was - knowing it was only going to get worse. I was fully aware of the risks and went to sleep with a smile on my face and said - let's get er done! Be sure and confident in your decision. There are risks - and complications do happen. But - for me - it was a no brainer. Good luck!

I know how you feel but I'm thinking of same things you are but I think it will be worth it at the end a healthier life. I lost my father at a early age and I don't want the same thing to happened to my kids so I'm doing this for them and me. It's going to be worth it at the end. I'm dietbetic and since I started this liquid diet I only have to take half my pills now so it's a start. You are worth it you might not have nothing wrong now but that could change I was same way I allways been big I'm 6 foot 4 and the most I weighted was 422 pounds I'm down to 384 but it was a long battle to lose it. this new tool that Dr b is giving us is going to help in many ways you loose weight and gain a healthier body and mind. So don't worry about the bad things about the surgery think about the good things like no more pain and feeling better doing things that you never thought you could do I got plans to ride a bike I bought 5 years ago it's only been us it 2 times since I bought it since I was to heave for it so that's my goal this to us it. My greats goal is to is to live long and healthy for my family and friends and do what I have too to reach that goal. So be strong and we can do this your not alone in this journey but keep positive were almost there. 

i had a lap band put in on feb 14 2013  i dun a little bit of worring but i kew in my heart it was only gona get better things a ment to happen ones life an some things are for the better an this is one of them hold yur head high an march on nothing to worry bout iv  lost a total of 105 lbs put a few back on but im in a new life now good luck an stop worring lifes is in gods hands he knows whats best