Im so Afraid of having surgery!

Hello, Im a newcomer...My Lapband surgery is Tue.23rd, I am scared....I guess because I dont want anything to go wrong......I cant seem to shake the fear of not waking up....I have had surgeries before...so why am I sooo afraid.I do not have anyone to talk to...so here goes.....

Hang in there Destiny...fear is normal. You know from the other surgeries you've had (me too) that you'll do fine, and this is such a safe WLS. I think we have more to be confident about then others who've never had a surgery. We know we came through fine before, we're not going to react badly to the anesthesia, we know what to expect at the hospital, and what recovery is like. Truly I'm way more excited for this to happen than nervous. Keep posting for support and let us know how you're feeling...it helps me a lot (only my DH knows), and people here can relate because we're all going through the same thing. -BG

hello, well you are not alone I believe almost everyone is afraid. Read the blogs. that is what helped me. I was so so scared you think your worried now wait to the night before you wont get much sleep. You will bw fine just keep thinking about the out come. I was banded in Feb. and it was the best thing i could have ever done. I am only down 20 pounds but I feel so much more healthy I have energy like never before. I wish you good luck. You will be fine. Michelle

If you had no fear, then I would say you have a problem. Fear of the unknown is a normal human response, and anyone who ever tells you they have never been afraid is just plain telling a lie. I am a big guy, and a biker and I was going out of my mind with nerves. Just read my blog. You will do fine I am sure. I had my little bastard put on 02/05/2009 and I have lost 46 pounds, and I have never felt better, and I am sure you will have the same results.

Biker

Hi, Michelle --

I am new to this site and don't know how to use it or if you will get this. I am going to have my surgery next Friday, March 27, 2009, and just wanted to chat with someone who has had it. Thanks, Pat