VBG SURGERY THE 6TH GETTING SCARED

Hello everyone. I am having vbg on Wed ,and I'm getting so scared. How is the pain level with this surgery ? I don't think it's the pain so much as , I hope I come out of it ok , I am a single mother of three , I think thats what scares me so much ,leaving them. Thanks for this board and all the people who care ! Lorrie C

Lorrie, I don't think it's so much the pain as the feeling of weekness and being able to stand up straight the first few weeks. You will be fine. Its the best thing I have ever done. Have reached below my goal but I still work at it. Had my surger 11-17-2003. Good luck. This is just the beginning.

I had my wls on the 5th! I am dealing with the pain... Just can't find a comfortable position to stay in for more than 5 mins at a time. Good Luck, Kim

Hi Lorrie, It is so normal to be afraid, but try to focus on the positive to keep your fears at bay. Think of all the wonderful things that await you, like more energy to play with your kids, fitting into any chair or booth, crossing your legs effortlessly and a whole new smaller wardrobe, etc For me the pain was fairly minimal, but I have been told I have a high tolerance for pain. I know the doctors and nurses will do all they can to help manage your pain, so don't be too worried about that part. Just focus on having an uneventful speedy recovery! I will say a prayer for you! Congradulations on beginning a journey toward health and well-being. You deserve it! Big Hugs, Sara 356/266/175

Wow, you are beginning your journey. If you are like me, you will be inviting that thin woman out of the fat lady's costume. Sure-being nervous is normal, but if you can deal with the pain of child bearing this will be a breeze, and like that you get a prize after it is over-a soon to be new body. I will keep you in my prayers-Have a great Re-Birthday-