READY

Had final preoperative visit with surgeon yesterday. Had to sign lots of papers and interestingly enough had to take a test which he used as guide to discussion about realities of weight loss surgery. He was open and straightforward about possible risks and complications which triggered an alarm response in me. I do not want to die and would prefer to be fat and still alive. Thought I was ready but now filled with fear. I am obsessing about all of this and find it hard to focus on anything else. Would like to hear from others about HOW afraid you really were prior to surgery and how you worked through that in order to actually check in hospital and have the surgery. My date is Feb.25th - 5 days from now and my 66th birthday. Help me with feedback and reassurance. Thanks for listening.