Ive had other operations but for some reason I'm afraid of not waking up and dying on the table. Surgery is 4 weeks out and I'm not backing down but still makes me tense up to think about it. Anyone else have these fears before surgery?

I think it's "norman" to have fears like that - even with pervious surgeries. Most important - keep on task and focus on the goal! You will be fine!!!!

This was my first surgery and I was completely terrified. I was sure that I would either wake up during surgery or not wake up at all. Of course, neither happened.

I wish I could comfort everyone who is fearful about this surgery. It was just such an easy thing to recover from and I feel I caused myself much unnecessary stress worrying about it.

No surgeon would do elective surgery these days if there was any foreseeable risk. All of our pre-op screening and testing makes sure that we are healthy and our bodies can handle the procedure.

You will be fine.

Do not have any negative thoughts in your head. I just had my surgery on Sunday and any time I started thinking that way I turned to positives. Keep positive. You will do great! I had a moment after surgery that I regretted it... thinking what the hell did I just do! But now I am on the mend and feeling great!! This is an investment in your life... just keep positive!!

Thanks for the words of wisdom...I will work on it.

I, too, am scared. My surgery is this Friday.

I, too, am scared. My surgery is this Friday.

I'm sure you will be fine, but I'll pray for you over the next couple days if you like. Couldn't hurt.

Please do. Thanks.

Everyone is nervous about the surgery, scared and nervous- I know I was!

Try to talk to someone about WHY you are feeling this way and what kind of support that they can give you. A friend, SO or a therapist. Maybe even PM someone post-op on the forum.

You dont want to keep it all bottled up and end up in pre-op- hyperventallating and pushing your blood pressure up (maybe even preventing your surgery) or end up needing a sedative that will make you a zombie pre-op.

No need to be so worried; you will do fine just like your other surgeries!

I'm soooo in this same boat too. That's the biggest reason I've tried talking myself out of it, but I'm not going to let it deter me! I had a surgery where I woke up in the middle (yeah, that was fun) so I'm extra, extra hyper about it but I plan to make sure to talk to my anesthesia person and let them know that. You'll be just fine, good luck !!

It's normal to be afraid. It is a big step but the odds are strongly in your favor. They know what they are doing and modern anesthetics are much safer than what was available in the past. The surgeon isn't going to operate unless he/she is convinced it can be done safely. Believe me, no surgeon wants to take unnecessary risks.

I've been totally anesthetized ten times, mostly for arthroscopic surgeries. It's never fun but really not that bad. The most serious operation took several hours and I woke up refreshed and in good spirits afterward. Just take it a day at a time, a step at a time.

Me too! I am having mine on 6/12.. we will be fine!

I'm nervous also. Mine is tomorrow. Its not so much about dying just the hospital environment for me.

Operations and hospitals can be very scary. You're letting someone else have control of your body. But it will be over so quickly and you'll be so happy you did this. Keep your eye on the prize!

I intend to follow kcage's advice below before my surgery...

...One day I was on this site and still feeling kinda unsure and I found a post someone had posted about how God answers our prayers regarding the things that concern us, our weight concerns us. The post went on to say how this surgery is a tool that God created to assist his children in an area where we have been weak. I had been looking for a sign that would say don't do it, and never expected a word that would tell me it's okay to do it. I told no one but my Pastor ( husband's blessing as well of course) that I was having surgery and I didn't even go into details, but I knew I needed the prayers of my Pastor to cover me while I was going through this process. I prayed and ensured that I was in right standings with the Lord prior to surgery and I accepted that if it was my time it was just my time, however, I knew that the devil would continue to try and feed doubt and unbelief up until the last moment. I am one week post-op and the only complications I had were caused by a nurse who was just trying to help me! I will say this, God tells us to cast all our cares on Him! I found out about the sleeve and had surgery in less than two months. I am 17lbs closer to not being overweight and experiencing health issues brought on by my poor habits. Is there another option, of course there is always another option thus free will. You are doing the right thing both sprirtually and naturally. Do your research and do your prayer search and should you decide surgery is right for you, yes you may still be nervous about the surgery you will have a peace about your decision! Remember the blessings of the Lord make it rich and addedth no sorrow! Best wishes and keep us posted.

I plan to pray about it before the surgery and ask Jesus to be with me during it and ask him to help the surgery to be a blessing to me. I'm going to repent of anything that I believe that I need to repent of so that I can know that I'm going to heaven in case God decides that it is my time and then I am just going to try and let God handle everything else. I believe turning the situation over to the higher power will help in this situation ecspecially when we are vulnerable and have no control over our lives during the surgery. Just putting the situation into the hands of an ultimately good and loving being that has the ability to control the surgeon and the surgery while I am unconscious makes me feel better about the situation. I'll probably still be anxious but at least I'll know that the situation and my life are in good hands. After thinking more about it though, I am also going to ask God to alleviate my anxiety and give me peace about the situation.