I'm in san diego noe go to mexico tomorrow. I'm so scared. Like really really scared. The more scared I get I end up smoking. Which scares me mor because I shouldn't be smoking. Anyway i'm freaking out.

I understand about being scared. I am a little over a week away from getting my sleeve surgery in Mexico and I am going alone! I just keep on thinking back to all the diets that have lead me to the weight I am, and that I need to lose this weight to be healthy.

You will ultimately have to decide what is best for you. I do wish you the best for whatever you choose.

hey Vickie,

Have you talked to Shaundra? She's supposed to be there too I think. Heading for Dr. Kelly...

thanks for the good thoughts all. Yes I have talked to shaundra she went with a different dr though. I do not understand why I feel this way. I'm actually crying. Calling my kids to tell them how much I live them and crying like a baby. Noone else feels that way?

Aww, Vickie, I really feel for you. I know I will feel the same way you are feeling. I have a three year old that I absolutely will have a breakdown saying goodbye to her when I leave for San Diego.

Everyone says it is normal to feel that way, and I guess it is. But just read all of these success stories on here. And I bet A LOT of them were just as scared as you before their surgery. and they all turned out just fine and feel SO much better now. It is going to be over before you know it. I remember reading one person's account of the surgery and she said she looked at the clock before she was wheeled into surgery and it was 12 o'clock and when she woke up in recovery it was almost 1 o'clock. Now that's quick. Then you will be on the road to recovery and on the road back home to your kids!

I wish the best for you!

I'll say a prayer for you Vickie. You will be fine, you're in Gods hands.

Vickie - sending lots of prayers love and cyber hugs your way! I felt the exact same way the night before surgery when I was in Tijuana. I called my hubby and kids and said I was coming home and couldn't do it. My darling hubby said a prayer with me over the phone and I just kept praying and I got through it! It's about FAITH. Faith that the good Lord will wrap his healing arms around you and guide you safely through surgery and back home again.

Faith that this decision is the right one for you! I believe Gold played a role in bringing me to Dr Ramos-Kelly. Once I met him and Trish all fear left me mind and heart and I just knew I was going the right thing for me. It is not easy - infact the first 3-4 days I was miserable, then I turned the corner and have felt great ever since! Now 5 weeks out I am down over 42 pounds total (20 since surgery) and I am over half way to my goal!

Take a deep breath, visualize where you will be a year from now and where you have come from. Believe in yourself and your decision to have this surgery, trust God and have faith! Best wishes - please let us know when you are on the other side!

Kim

Wow Vicky, I was in the same boat as you are last December 6th. Me being a big tough guy you'd think that I could control myself better. I was a wreck!

It happens girl, you are making a BIG life changing decision that is pretty much out of your hands once you go under. Cry it out then take big breaths and charge right in.

Be prepared for a big crash afterwards too, cry it out then relax.

You are starting out on a BIG adventure!

I was ok before the surgery. I went shopping, whale watching, and ate 2 pieces of cheese cake from the cheesecake factory. I know ... bad me... but it could be my last meal

I was totally fine during the process but the day after I was very depressed. It improved and i am fine now.

You will be fine too. You came with family so it helps a lot. It is ok to feel anxious, it is a major change. Just throw that cigarrete away and ask them for a happy medication to get you calmer before the surgery. I am sure it will be fine. You are in very good hands. Big hug for you.

I too am going alone to San Diego and then to Mexico to Dr.Kelly March 15th. I too

am scared out of my wits but excited at the same time. Instead of fretting and

worrying about doing it all alone, I'm trying to look at the bright side and think

of it as a holiday of sorts. Some time just for ME. Although I'll be in some pain

post op,I'm just going to focus on myself for a week.So try to ENJOY the time

for YOU and focus on the wonderful benefits you will soon be seeing from this

surgery. You'll be home and back to the daily grind sooner than you think!

I'll pray for you and keep you in my thoughts. Things are going to be great!

I understand about being scared. I am a little over a week away from getting my sleeve surgery in Mexico and I am going alone! I just keep on thinking back to all the diets that have lead me to the weight I am, and that I need to lose this weight to be healthy.

You will ultimately have to decide what is best for you. I do wish you the best for whatever you choose.

I will be there next week in the 18th dr. Kelly

I am scared as well but in my mind I think of what I am having done and it calms me I have seen it on YouTube so many times .