My surgery is this Monday May 17th @ 8:30am I can not express enough how terrified I am of being put to sleep. That is my MAIN problem here!! I fear that I might now wake up or something might go wrong while I am asleep IE stop breathing or heart stop!! I have asked several people this week even ones that are not lap band patients about being put to sleep and they all tell me that it will be just fine...... I am still however crying...... Maybe I should just back out and lose weight the natural way..... I have tried and failed so many times..... and now with all these new health problems I have ..... Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Borderline diabetic, Acid Reflux...etc. I don't know how I am going to manage doing it naturally!! I am so torn and my surgery is practically here. My mother tells me I am getting on that table weather I like it or not.... she says she does not want to lose her daughter at age 28 from health issues.... I on the other hand DO NOT want to lose my life from being put to sleep!! SERIOUSLY I need a lot of prayers and some guidance on this one guys.......... I am a NERVOUS wreck who need to get it together........ FAST!!!!:w00t::confused::laugh::frown::frown:

thanks so much for ur words.... I am still crying and nervous... but there is not much time left!! I need to be strong!

thanks so much..... *crying* I can't stop crying....... please pray for me!!

I'm having my surgery thirty minutes after yours at 9, I will be thinking of you. Don't be scared, I've been put to sleep before and been put under the laughing gas several times at the dentist, there is nothing to it, there is no need to worry. I didn't even think to be scared of being put to sleep, I'm scared of the pain I may feel when I wake up and perhaps not being able to eat bread normally after my tummy heals.

Just try not to think about it, that's what I'm doing. I'm going to have my pain meds and my family with me and everything will be fine. I'm thinking about how good the mash potatoes will taste on Tuesday, just try and think about that. *big hug*

Hey Sweetie, Have you looked at your Dr? I did. When I decided to get the surgery I wanted someone who was very skilled because they have the best outcomes. I just looked at your profile and then searched google, aol, msn and yahoo, I couldn't find a negative story about your Dr anywhere! Nothing but rave reviews. From everything listed he is an excellent surgeon! Have you asked him if he has ever had anyone die in a lap band surgery? I bet he hasn't. He is listed with the Center for Excellence.

Plus your Mom is encouraging you to have the surgery done. I promise you she is the one person in the world who is most worried about your safety and would never put you at risk.

If all you are worried about is the actual surgery, do it. I did find a study on the internet that proves it is more dangerous NOT to have the surgery than it is to have it.

If you are worried about the life changes that you have to do after the band then that is something else.

It's like a band-aid- pull it off slow and hurt for a long time or rip it off quick. Either way it's going to hurt. I wish you courage- facing your fear and doing whatever anyway.

And it's OK to put off surgery until you're in a better mind-set.

I know it's scary. It's normal to have fears and concerns, but look at this rationally -- the risks associated with this surgery are much less than the risks assoicated with obesity, and you stand to gain so many great things by getting your weight under control.

For me, this was the best decision I could have made for myself. And, the surgery was a breeze. Hang in there. There is a reason you have come this far, and don't let your fears hold you back from finally being able to resolve your weight problem.

Best wishes for your safe and speedy recovery,

Catherine

Is your Mom bringing you in? Tell them the minute you walk in the door to give you sometnig to calm you down.

Your Mom is right, all your health issues are what you should be afraid of!!!! If you back out, you'll never forgive yourself.

Hang in there!! We are all praying for you...

May God Bless You,

Carol D'

Hi Chocolate...Maybe it's not the right time for you. Many people back out and then finally decide at a later time to have the surgery...or not. Sometimes fear is present for a reason...if you have not accepted the negative possibilities that can exist, perhaps more thought is in order. My prayers to you...

thanks so much!!

oh my god thank you so much... you made me feel so much better!! I am ONLY worried about being put to sleep and waking up... the rest I feel I can handle. Thanks so much

Dana

Dana,

YOU CAN DO THIS! YOU CAN DO THIS!

as Catherine said---if you were scared of the having the band itself we would perhaps say to think this over or wait.

But you are saying you are scared of going to sleep---which is like giving up control for a few minutes.

Do you ever ride roller coasters or airplanes??

This is the same thing.

You get in....strap yourself in...and give control to the trained professionals.

The seconds before you hit the top of the big hill or befor take off are nerve racking but as soon as it happens you are FLYING HIGH.

You can do this ! You can do this ! You can do this!

bigh hug to you too... thanks so much!! u are so kind!! please keep in touch with me.

thanks carol. I am praying now and will continue till I get to the hospital.

thanks for the support.

Dana,

YOU CAN DO THIS! YOU CAN DO THIS!

as Catherine said---if you were scared of the having the band itself we would perhaps say to think this over or wait.

But you are saying you are scared of going to sleep---which is like giving up control for a few minutes.

Do you ever ride roller coasters or airplanes??

This is the same thing.

You get in....strap yourself in...and give control to the trained professionals.

The seconds before you hit the top of the big hill or befor take off are nerve racking but as soon as it happens you are FLYING HIGH.

You can do this ! You can do this ! You can do this!

you are right!! I AM GOING TO DO THIS!! please pray for me!!!

We're praying! You can do this! Let us know how it all works out!