I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I can't help but be scared though. WHAT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG AND I WAKE UP DEAD?? Ok, I know I can't wake up dead. But, I kind of feel guilty all of the sudden for having this surgery, like, if something goes wrong and I "leave" my children and husband. But, if I don't have this surgery, I'll be dead soon anyway probably. Did anyone else feel like this? My surgery is November 10th and my surgeon will be Dr. Daryl Stewart in Denton Texas, (I live in Iowa).

Thanks,

Danielle

Girl i know exactly how you feel and i am no where near a surgery date. i am only three months into this thing and that's all i can think about. my dr. told me i should have a date sometime in february it's only october and i am scared to death. i think we are all are scared of the unknown. at least you have a little over a month to worry, i have four whole months to be on pins and needles. to answer your question i think what we both are feeling is absolutely normal. best of luck and God Bless.

We have all had the same feelings. I would worry if you did not feel that way. Good luck you will be fine and keep us posted.

I have been feeling the same way. I have been feeling guilty because I worry something will go wrong. I have three precious children and I can't help but to stress about major complications. AHHH! It is driving me crazy! I wish I didn't have to wait until December.

You are totally normal! We have all had these worries and wonders. This is what I had to realize. If you have surgery the risk of complication is there, but minimal. If you stay you are taking greater risks:

* 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity

* 70% of Cardiovascular disease related to obesity

* 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed among obese individuals

* 30% of gall bladder surgery related to obesity

* 26% of obese people having high blood pressure

Best of luck to you, I wouldn't change any of this and you have loads of support here on the boards.

Anna