Hi all... My surgery is scheduled for Oct 22... I am now feeling fear and anxiety... but not about surgery problems or complications... my fear is: What if it doesn't work? What if I go through ALL of this - I start my protein fast on Monday... get the surgery, am in pain, yadda yadda yadda... and I remain fat? It's a stupid worry, but that is my actual fear.

I can relate. I just keep reminding myself that as long as I follow the plan that there is no way I won't lose. It might take some time, and I'll try not to compare my rate of loss with anyone else's. Stay the course, vent if you need and stay on plan. I think it is very important to this entire process to voice fears and anxiety, and am happy you shared. Every time I think, I must be the only one to feel this way, I find a thread that lets me know I am not alone. Good luck!!

Fear is normal. All the what ifs are normal part of the process. I can relate, I'm having surgery in a few weeks too and the fear is starting to creep in. But as JerseyGirl said as long as we follow the program and do what we are suppose to do we will be okay. Don't set yourself up for negative thoughts even before you have surgery. Good luck and it will all be okay!

my fear is: What if it doesn't work?

You know ..I thought the very same thing..and I am living proof that If you follow the diet, exercise, and the advice of your whole team..you will be successful!

I worried this too. I even still sometimes worried it about 20 pounds out, like "Is this all I will lose? Maybe I will stall and not end up losing any more!"

But here I am over 50 pounds down and less than 3 months out. You will do great =)

Thanks, all... this board is great support and I appreciate you all.