its getting real now

ok im starting to freak out now ..has anyone regretted their choice in this surgery? how many people actua;lly die from this im getting so nervous!!!! my surgery is in 2 days!!! ahhh

First, deep breath.  You are going to be just fine.  I had a Friday night freak-out right before my surgery, too.  It was almost a year ago (8/25!) and I have not regretted it once.  

The death rate from this surgery is lower than or comparable to many other common surgeries, such as gall bladder removal and appendectomy, so I know it's hard but try to put that out of your head.  And don't start doing crazy Google searches now about it.  Dr. Google is NOT your friend.

Some good advice that I got from this message board (I believe this was originally said by Dennis) is that you made this choice very rationally, in a rational state of mind, with the input of educated & rational professionals.  Don't allow some irrational fears to undermine a good, rational choice that you've made. 

So please, try to relax this weekend, and get yourself ready for Monday and the beginning of your new, post-WLS life.  You are going to do great!

Lesley

*hugs*

My suggestion - get out of the house and do something to keep yourself busy! Like Leslie said you made this decision rationally and now you are getting emotional about it. I didn't have a meltdown (suprisingly because that's what I do! lol) but I also scheduled my surgery for a tuesday so I was at work all day monday and kept busy. The saturday and sunday before too I was running all day both days.

You are going to do great and you have us all here for you!

Do you have an angel? My cell is 610-462-1204 if you want to call anytime to talk or text. Or if you want to have someone call/text when you are out I'd be glad to update the boards.

Get ready for the best ride of your life!

I totally remember being so freaked out - mixed with excitement - I have three young children and thought, am I nuts.....But then, and here is that rational part they are all talking about - the rate that I was eating and gaining, I would not have been aroundm uch longer anyway.  I had to weigh the risks.  I am four months out and have NOT regretted it!  I feel healthy and strong, and most importantly to me, IN CONTROL!  that is something I NEVER had no matter how hard I tried!  I wish you te best of everything and we are looking forward to moving over to make room for you on the loser's bench! :)

Megan I have mine on the 25th. I have a lot more time but feel I may do the same thing.  I can only tell you that I keep telling myself that I have made the right decision.  You will be fine!!!  HUGS

Calm down. It's normal to be scared. I wrote letter to everyone in my family and cried for two days before my surgery! Your risks of dying from obesity related complications is much higher than from the surgery. Good luck and keep busy! As steffihope said, the feeling of CONTROL is such a relief. I didn't want to wake up one more morning knowing I was doing absolutely nothing about my weight. It was a huge relief to finally be able to say, now I am doing something.