Hi Everybody,

My surgery is scheduled for Dec 15th. I was so excited when my insurance approved the VSG surgery but am now thinking of backing out. I'm scared of going under. What if I have some un-diagnosed heart problem? Why would I be so selfish to take this risk with a toddler at home? I am also scared of recovery. My husband will only have the day of my surgery and the next off from work. After that, it is all me. I have to take care of the house and kids and recover in a week to get back to my own job. Can I do this? Should I do this? I'm taking a deep breath. . .

Ok for those of you who have had no prior surgeries, I get your fear. Let me share this with you.. I have had 3 knee operations, 4 csections, gallbladder and Achilles tendon done in the past and most recently I had the sleeve done. I would guess that shows the odds are in your favor of coming through the surgery just fine.

these are totally normal fears... i was so afraid of going under and everything surrounding the surgery.. but I toughed it out and made the decision to take that necessary risk to improving MY life!

I cannot even explain how much all of these comments are helping me. It calms my fears just knowing that their are folks going through exactly what I am going through at exactly the same time. I have my final per-op appt tomorrow and I am now leaning more toward having the surgery than not.

I live near Portland, OR. I have not attended any of the local support groups because I don't have anyone to watch the kids at those times. Thank you for all of your support!

I really hope you decide to go through with the surgery. I know the fear is there, I even had second thoughts as the doctor was talking to us the day before my surgery. But I am so glad I went through with the it. VSG has changed my life in so many ways and has actually given me my life back.

Good Luck on your journey.