Excited and scared to death....

Well the time has come.  I am two days away from surgery on the 29th. I have moments when I am excited about the surgery and then the moments when my thoughts start to run with all the negatives of what if.  I know this is the best and last option for me to get healthy but that small voice of doubt is always in the back of my mind.  Hopefully by Friday I will have our all the negativity to rest. 

When I woke up from surgery I wondered why I had worried so much.  I felt great, just no longer hungry.  The weight fell off, my energy was great.  That was eight years ago and I still feel great.

Thanks for the reassurance. I hope mine goes as smoothly. 

I too was worried and afraid the day of surgery,but I reminded myself of what my life was like the. I weighed 270 pounds,had diabetes,high cholesterol and uncontrolled high blood pressure. I had very little pain from surgery and really don't get hungry now. Within 9 months I had lost all my excess weight plus some. Today I weigh 121 pounds at 5 feet 6 inches and have been this weight for well over 2 years. The diabetes is gone and my other lab work is perfect.too and I am off all but one blood pressure pill. I now wonder why I waited so long to have surgery! Best wishes for surgery and a speedy recovery ery.

Thanks 

I think it is normal to be scared. Only the really crazies aren't! It is a big step. Just try to focus on all the positive things that are coming your way. In a little bit you are going to feel amazing! You are going to do great! You are strong and have weighed everything out and have made the right decision for you. Keep that list that states all the reasons you are moving ahead with the surgery close to your heart and never look back! Can't wait for your 1st post! We will be here waiting to hear how everything went! Awesome I'm sure!

Thanks for the encouraging words.  I really appreciate it.  

Please let us know as soon as your up to posting. I am really getting excited for you!

um,excuse me, but I wasn't scared at all and I am not really crazy,or crazy at all,for that matter. 

I couldn't wait to get onthe table cause I knew the changes were going to impact my life for the better.

you would be well advised to remember that not everyone is the same and certainly not everybody is scared of everything in life. 

My surgery is Monday.  I too am excited but very nervous.  I just keep reminding myself that I have worked very hard to get to this point. Research, classes, test etc..now I just have to trust myself.  We can do this, in 3 months we will be healthier, happier and encouraged to continue with this journey!  Good luck..please keep me posted on your journey and in your thoughts Monday.