I need some encouragement please!

I'm just getting a little nervous. My surgery is Tuesday, and I'm starting to think things like "what if I don't loose this weight", and "what if this doesn't work". I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels this way or has ever felt this way. Need some help please, April B.

April, We all felt these feelings prior to surgery. This will work for you like it works for us all.I am new to Ok and I am having alot of trouble adjusting to no support group. I am just outside of Poteau in a place called Howe. Where is Bartleville? I have had great results with the surgery. I have lost over 130# and am still losing since July 03 e-mail me if you want. I'm here for ya. Sue

Hi April. You are normal to have these feelings. Just because you did not succeed with diets doesn't mean you won't succeed with this. I read your profile and I started out about ten pounds heavier than you. I will be 11 weeks post-op on Thursday and I have lost 40 lbs. I don't know if your doctor told you or not but you may lose slower than some because you are considered a lightweight. I feel like I am losing really slow but it is coming off and I will take it however slow it is just sometimes it getS discouraging. Hang in there IT WILL COME OFF! Good luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery. Leanne

I have been heavily researching since 1/04 and there aren't really too many cases where it flat doesn't work. I am a pre-op in the approval stage (hopeful). I will be at Southcrest Hospital with Dr. Gorospe. You will do great and have a new rest of your life! Jacque (Tulsa)

April, You are not alone in feeling nervous. I was so nervous that I nearly backed out of my surgery. I kept thinking, "did I really try everything else?" I couldn't bear to be unsuccessful yet again. I have no regrets about this surgery and I'm glad to say that I've lost 30 lbs since 3/22/04. I'm sure that if you follow the diet and start walking you'll do fine. If all these words don't help ease your nerves, Pray. I'll pray that God gives you peace of mind and comfort you in your time of need. It'll be okay. Verna