Iam waiting for a surgery date and scared need a pal

I have been wanted and trying to have surgery for over 2 yrs. I just got approved and awaiting a surgery date. Iam more scared now than ever. It seems like more negative things are coming up more often. I have done my research and i know the risks but i guess i have tried for so long i did not think i was ever gonna have it. Now i know iam and it is scary. I really need someone to talk to. Please help.

Hi Patricia! Keep your chin up and realize how much you have accomplished just getting approved. If you need someone to chat with I will be more than willing to help you in anyway that I can. I think you have had so long to think about it that now you are just shocked that you are actually getting to go! It's your turn to start losing...just remember how wonderful it will be on the other side.

Thanks, i really appreciate the kind words...I would really like someone to talk to that can relate to me and what iam going thru.. Have you already has surgery? and if so how are you now and how long has it been.

Hey Patricia!! My name is Jen and I am 2 1/2 months post-op and i've lost over 50 pounds! It is soooo worth it!! I was terrified before surgery too, but I think that is just something that everyone goes through. There do seem to be more and more negative things coming out about WLS, but there are also SOOOO many positive things coming out! I have no regrets about having WLS, and I definately encourage you to do it if it's something you've wanted for over 2 years. You will be in my prayers. God bless you, and if you need anything please email me. ~Jen

Thanks for they prayers....I know it will be fine in my heart to heart but i guess i just have the jitters...I have never had surgery before or even been in the hospital for that matter, but im sure it will be worth not having all the pain i have now. I am so lookin forward to no pain...thanks again and please keep me updated on how you are doing...

HI Patricia, I just had a gastric sleeve on Monday. It was not too bad. Of course some pain but nothing bad. I was very nervous too. I kept thinking of everything that could go wrong. I am very happy I went thru with it. I will be happy when I am totally recovered and can start counting down the pounds. Good luck. Let me know if I can help.