Im scheduled to have my surgery July 19th with Dr. Aceves. The date is quickly approaching and I am getting nervous and somewhat anxious. How is everyone else coping with their upcoming surgery date and for the people who already had the surgery, what did you do to prepare for it mentally?

I'm scheduled with Dr. Aceves on July 1, and personally, I can't WAIT!! For some reason, I don't have the least bit of anxiety or fear, just total peace that I'm doing the right thing for my health. The only thing I really fear or have any anxiety about is when I think those "what if it doesn't work for me" thoughts. There are so many success stories, but I still let that self-doubt creep in sometimes. I know it's silly, but that's my biggest fear.

What sort of things are you nervous about? Do you have someone traveling to Mexico with you?

My mother is coming with me and she was a little skeptical at first but she came around when I stood my ground about the surgery. I just never had any surgery before and those what ifs are lingering in my head as the surgery date gets closer. Also, im battling cravings and overeating on a daily basis and Im afraid if I cant control them now, how am I going to do so in 5 weeks.