Question:
Watching the video reallllly freaked me out! I had decided to have the surgery but..

now I am REALLY scared! I know it is a serious thing and I am not taking it lightly but I guess I was focusing on the people that had made it through successfully instead of the actual procedure. Has anyone else seen the streaming video of the surgery and been scared by it? I don't know if I can go through with this now and I already have my consult appointment all set. Can someone that has had the procedure let me know how they felt about the video if they saw it? Thanks~! Barbi    — Barbi B. (posted on August 18, 2001)

August 18, 2001
I also saw the video before surgery. It didnt really bother me. Think about it any surgery looks gross and weird. Once you get in the OR you will have no idea what they are doing because you will be out. DOnt worry about it. Go watch a video of a c-section or another surgery they are all freaky but you do what you have to when you need surgery. Good Luck. 3 months Post op open rny down 46 pounds.
   — Robin C.

August 18, 2001
I also was scared to darn death...i froze in my tracks!!!! BIG PANIC ATTACK my husband sat with me for awhile and asked What do you remember about your gall bladder surgery? i said....Duhhh..nothing.... He said ..what ever you decide im with you but just think all you remember is going into the room and coming out.... discomfort....some pain...and with the surgery...wowo...the benefits..!!!!! So, for ME im focused and going ahead... YOU HAVE TO DECIDE FOR YOURSELF..its no bodys job to talk you into this.....just support what you decide...Jacki :)
   — Jackiis

August 18, 2001
Does anyone have the URL for the video we're talking about? I have lost where I ran across it and have had several people email me wanting to know where to view it at. If someone knows the URL for the video it would be very helpful if you posted it here....thanks
   — Barbi B.

August 19, 2001
I don't have the exact URL but go to www.theuniversityhospital.com and click on Centers for Excellence and then scroll down to the obesity surgery center--If you have never seen a surgery before--be aware that this quite graphic but oh so fascinating! Pass the popcorn please!!
   — karen D.