So close and so scared!

I found it! Here's the link to the message board slang/lingo:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/messageboardlingo.html

This should help. ; )

Keep coming back to the board and all the advice, experience, and WOW moments will help so much.  I understand your fear, but think of all the things you will be able to do once you get your weight off.  I am having RNY on 9/15, and at this point, I am not nervous, but excited and ready for it to be here.  This is my first surgery ever, so I don't even know what it's like to be put under.  Maybe I will get nervous driving to OKC or when they wheel me down the hallway, but right now, it's not happening.  Stay focused on why you are doing this.  I feel if I keep a great attitude, it will help.  I may have my head buried in the sand, but I really try to not read very many posts that people put on regarding complications.  I have my basic knowledge and info on a few complications, but other than that, I don't dwell on it, nor do I seek out stories of complications.  This helps me keep my attitude full steam ahead.  I am also like LuckyGirl -- my condition at the time of my decision was MUCH more scary than the surgery could ever be.  I know I would die soon if I didn't do anything.  The only thing I have told my family, is if I die because of the surgery (which I SO don't expect), I will die trying to do something.  I have diabetes (I take insulin), high blood pressure, a small heart problem, get out of breath walking across my bedroom, I constantly fall because my legs can't take the weight.  It's horrible.  So, do everything you can to get your mind on the track it should, and keep reading forums here.  Good luck and I will be praying for you, Michael    

Michael,
Thank you so much for your post.  It was really nice and so true.  After making an extra trip to the doc yesterday I feel better about my decision.  My BP is not normal even with all the meds I'm on.  Horror stories will always be there about everything!  I know everyone is right about it.  Besides I have heard so many wonderful stories then bad ones anyway.  Good luck with your surgery.  You don't have long to wait now!  I know you must be so excited.  I will keep up with your progress and thanks for your kind words!
Hugs
Kim

OK, LISTEN...EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE THAT KNOWS SOMEONE THAT HAS HAD COMPLICATIONS WITH SURGERY.YOU HAVE TO THINK OF WHERE YOU WILL BE WITHOUT HAVING THIS SURGERY. THIS SURGERY IS A LIFE SAVING AND LIFE CHANGING SURGERY AND IT IS A DECISION THAT ONLY YOU CAN MAKE. I WAS SCARED BEFORE SURGERY BUT ON THE DRIVE TO EDMOND I WAS VERY CALM AND READY. I HAVE WANTED THIS SURGERY OR RNY FOR MANY YEARS AND I WOULDN'T GO BACK. I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 88 1/2LBS AND I KNOW THAT I COULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT WITHOUT SURGERY. JUST TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND TRY TO RELAX. YOU ARE IN FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!! GOOD LUCK!

 It is so nice to have so much support!  Who can fail with so much support?  You are all inspirations to me!  One day I will be a loser too!  Just wait!!!
Thanks so much!