I am so afraid....

That I will die!! As time gets closer and closer I get more afraid. I know this must be normal and as of yet have not changed my mind, but.... Maybe I shouldn't have looked at the memorial page.. yes, I should have. The stats are low for death and I am in good shape accept for being "Obese" - I hate that word. hmmm.... maybe I'm just loco I really want a cigarette!! I haven't smoked since June 20!! I quit because I knew I would be having this surgery. That's what keeps me from lighting up. I know I'm just babbling. I think I really need to go....drink a beer? or maybe a cooler.....hmmmm.....

Hello Sylvia... I know how you feel.. These are normal feeling we all go through.. Try to keep your mind on possitive things... Think of the good thing that you can look forward to when the weight comes off...I wish you luck in your journey.... Brenda...

Hy Sylvia. I know how you feel, but have decided I risk death alot more by not having this surgery...and what kind of life do I have at my size - I want to be able to play with my grandchildren. I see your surgery is close to mine. Maybe we can help each other through this via e-mail. Susann

Hey there Sylvia, I can so relate to how you feel. I am having my surgery on 9/12 and I am so excited and then again I am nervous. I have done ALOT of research and talked to several people on her about the WLS and it all points to the samething, the risk of me being obese are much higher than my surgery. I am looking so forward to being able to go to Disney with my kids and riding rides, going to the movies and not worrying if I will fit in the seat. I know to some that sounds like such small things, but to me they are very important things. I am having my surgery here at MUSC and finally got my Tricare approval after waiting 2 months. Keep in touch, Brittain

Sylvia, Hey girl! I'm sorry that I haven't gotten back to you. You'll be fine-just make sure that you get up and walk,walk ,walk as soon as you can after surgury-that night. If you need to talk call me at the HD and I'll get your number-I looked it up but didn't see it. I was scared to death before I had my surgery. I weiged all my medical problems that I had and the surgery and knew that I had better changes getting healthy from the surgery then anything else. Well baby girl if you need to talk just let me know---Edie