new and needs advice

Hi, A few weeks ago I went for my consultation. I was approved and am now waiting for my insurance to clear. Like many people, I keep questioning what I'm doing and questioning the whole process. I mean I know that I need this and want this, but there is this underlying fear I cant seem to shake and it is what is ultimatly holding me back from picking a date for the surgery. I dont know if it's a fear of dying, something else going wrong, etc. That is the major problem I'm having other then thinking of the negative after effects that might happen. I've talked to my surgeon about it and his records are great, but there is a time for anything and with surgery you never know what is going to happen. I was just curious how others got over potential fears and negative thoughts. Sorry if this has been posted a lot before, I'm new. Any thoughts?

the doubts and worries before surgery are worse than the surgery itself.

Hey! I am going through the whole doubts/fears thing right now. My surgery is set for May 17th. Im 19 years old. I wonder how life will be when Im like 50?? I dont know exactly what I am worried about BUT I do know that right now I am scared to death! One day I worry about dying, the next day about complications, the next day about pain, the next day about money(since im self pay). I just have to remember why I am doing this and that without it my life isnt gonna get much better. I life the life of an 80 year old at 19 years old! Well, not exactly but sometimes it sure seems like it! Anyways, The doubts and fears are totally normal, and I cant wait to be post op so I can just forget about it all and get on with life! Hope to hear from you soon! 52 days and counting....

Dont worry about your being afraid everyone is no matter what they say, the turth is that this is surgery but it can change your life forever, it has nade a huge difference for me, just know that it will all work out for the best, relax and know you you have surgeons who know what they are doing, and just go for the ride, thats all you can do! Stress only makes life harder. Karissa