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June 5 is the day. Very excited ....a little scared. the closer it gets ..i feel a panic attack coming....
Need encouragement

I had mine two weeks to the day ago....  The week before, I would break down and cry, because I was hoping I was doing the right thing.  My mind just wouldnt shut off about things that "could" happen.  My husband thought I was a little crazy, and honestly, I felt like it.  I would wake up and start to go into panic attacks.  I got a perscription for Ativan to get me through.  Sounds extreme I know, but I did the right thing.  It would immediatly take that edge of worry off.  I still have some left that I put away, just in case I feel that out of control worry again.  The one thing I would always think of that did help, was how what I was feeling was so normal.  If you have been on this site any length of time you know that it is just part of it.  Sometimes I think all of my research caused me to be much more worried.  I just knew to much.  Im not a pill pusher, but really, dont be afraid to ask your regular Dr. for a perscription to calm your fears.  I am so glad I did.  Oh and by the way, everyone here, hears your crys, and those of us that pray will put you in our prayers, you can trust in that.  Your going to do great!

It is WORTH IT!

I will not lie...you will get buyers remorse after surgery until the weight loss kicks in. That is just normal. IT is so worth it though. CONGRATS!!

It is worth it forsure! I have lost 110 pounds in 4 months! Now thats encouragment! My only complaint is that there are days I wish I could turn the surgery off. For instance We went to a Diamondbacks game last Friday and there wasn't much I could eat there. I wanted a pretzel, nachos, hotdog WITH the bun,  carmel apple, cookie. Those far and few between occasions I wish I could enjoy food. But im so happy with my choice.  and imagine pre op I WOULD have eaten all those things at the baseball game! but instead  I had an oz of a turkey patty with cheese and grilled unions NO BUN!

Be excited. You are entering a new type of life. When your scared think about what you can do after the surgery. Smaller clothes, better health, better living. You can do it.

Thank you guys for your encouraging words!!!! and prayers

My date is June 3 and I am feeling the same way!

Hi "Twin Mommie!"  I just had my DS March 15th, and am doing great!  I would do it again in a heartbeat! The only thing I remember being cumbersome was the diahrea and foul gas for about a month...but all shall pass...and it did! lol :)

Good luck and if you want any more support, encouragement or info on anything, please let me know.  You'll do great!

Belinda (Albuq. N.M.)

June 21st here and I've been worried for the past week and a half.