I have 25 days until surgery, and I find myself getting kinda scared...

Well, the reason I am writing this is because today I have begun to get scared. I know, I know... dont be scared of surgery, be scared of my life without it, but something in me is visualizing being cut open, and them changing around my digestive system. I have been excited since June, and now I am fearful of the outcome. Scared of the pain of surgery, the troubles with recovery (throwing up, naseau, no tolerance for food, etc), all the possible medical problems and lastly, my fear of losing my friend, food. I feel like I am addicted to food, and I think it will be hard for me to live without it... HELP ME please! I know that you have been there, doing that, so I was hoping to get your insight. Were you scared? How has it been??? How will I know how much to eat post op? How bad is the recovery? Any advice is very helpful, and I welcome anything anyone could share with me.... Jennifer White, 28 yrs old, BMI 45, 280 lbs, 5'5" November 21, 2002, Dr Michael Hocking

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