Anyone ever feel like this before surgery?

I'm not on a liquid diet, either. My surgery is next Wednesday, and I'm certain that something is going to happen to throw a wrench into the works. (As it so happens, I might have a roadblock in that the last (required) support group has been canceled, and I MUST complete it prior to surgery). The next problem I'm worried about is whether the surgery is actually going to work for me. I started seeing a therapist, and one of the things she asked me is what my weight represents to me. Of course, I told her all of the things it represents to other people, and when she asked me again what it means to ME, I found it difficult to articulate. I am a fat girl. Period. I always have been. At 30 years old, it's going to be really hard to let go of that, because it is, and always has been, who I am. The only thing that will convince me is the weight loss actually happening. Good luck, and know that you are not alone!

Sarah, I think it's normal to have doubts about whether the surgery will work or not, I think every patient has these same feelings. While it is true that the success rate is not 100%, odds are very good that you will succeed. It's hard to understand what a powerful tool surgical weight loss is until you actually have it done! Keep the faith! Dr. C

Thank you, Dr. C! More than anything, I am very, very excited.