Okay I know I need to stay away from youtube but I've been watching videos from others who've had VSG and some of them videotaped within an hour of coming out of surgery. This one poor woman kept begging for more drugs she hurt so badly.

I was already ready to call and cancel this morning two days pre-op but my hubby reminded me with two kids under 5 I won't likely be able to line up help, financing, etc again for another year or two and how horrible it's been the past 6 months of being on liquids and having sharp pains. They have in a way become normal for me which is wrong I know.

My 5 year old has started telling us her stomach hurts when she eats so she doesn't have to eat whatever she doesn't want to. I keep telling myself I'm doing this for my kids, I'm doing this for my kids. I'm scared to death. Take it this woman may or may not have had surgery before but going from how I feel today (normal to me) to that isn't on my top 10 list.

I've had 2 c-sections (old school vertical style) and Lap Band Surgery. Other moms please tell me how bad a revision really is.

Well, could you get the band removed, heal, and then get the VSG later.

I don't know you at all, but I would not have a surgery I did not want. If your whole spirit is against this today, then just get the band out and wait until you are ready.

If you want it but are just jittery, then pray big time for strength.

You have the power here. This is YOUR choice.

As someone said living on liquids is no way to live. I guess any experience I've ever had with Bariatrics hasn't been that great. I like my surgeon a lot, his office not so much. His office reminds me of the slimy Lap Band Only surgeons who are just there for a paycheck. At this point I've been mostly on liquids for 6 months. My worry at the moment is things getting worse because at least at this time I can pick whatever I wish. My heart and soul isn't into this but my husband, surgeon and everyone else agrees this is what is best and this is the only time we will be able to do it within the next couple years as we have such a young child and a cross country move planned.

I agree with pumpkin, if you really don't have your heart and soul into this maybe you should just get your band removed and heal and then see what happens.