Hello I am new to this site, going through alot of emotions rightnow, my surgery is very soon. Been having second thoughts , trying to talk myself out of it. Very emotional time for me right now. If any of you out there felt the same why before surgery could you give me some advise on how you delt with it. Thanks :phanvan

That pre-op consent says all the bad stuff even if all they are doing is taking a skin biopsy. Remember we live in a lsue happy society where people win lawsuits for hot coffee and being fat from fast food. Its just so they are covered that you were aware that even with odds of 1:100,000 it could hypothetically happen. Dont worry about the paperwork. concentrate on the positive of getting it done and getting well!! There are thousands that cant get as far as you have. Be thrilled!!

Yes, thankyou for helping me start to think of the posotive aspects of it, I really appreciate the support, will let everyone know how everything goes tomarrow.

When I signed my informed consent, I wrote on the bottom "Remember, just because I gave you permission to kill me doesn't mean I want you to!"

I am going in on Friday 8/25/06 to have my band put on. I know exactly how you feel!!!! I kept telling the pre-op nurse on friday that I don't care what it takes, just DO NOT let me die on that table! I wish I hd my forms to fill out again I would have used your tag line at the bottom of mine!!!LOL

Brian