I am a week out from surgery--- the 25th.... I am really scared to actually gave the surgery! Was anyone else terrified before?

I've actually considered not going through with it because of my fear.

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I am going in for surgery tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Every says its normal to be apprehensive beforehand but once through most people seemed pretty pleased. I am focussing on the longer term positives.

Good luck !! I'm sure it will be great!!! Let me know how your feeling!

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if ican doit...anyone !!! and i knew shewould be removing adhesions and fixing two hernias .....Will be fine

If you weren't scared I'd worry. This is a surgery after all. It does have its risks. The big question is do the risks outweigh the benefit?

Run an analysis of sorts. Get out a piece of paper, write down every reason you have for getting sleeved, from health issues to inconveniences then write down the risks, and what you view as negatives. Then if you can read both lists and still feel apprehensive, then postpone or cancel the surgery, because you are not ready yet.

It is my bet that the rewards far exceed the risks. Otherwise you wouldn't have come this far.

Thanks! The only part is the surgery itself I'm worried about is any complications from it or frankly put dying! I do think it will be best .... As long as I make it out of surgery lol

Guess its normal to be scared tho?

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I just downloaded this app because I was looking around on my phone for some reassurance I suppose and came across this thread. I am having surgery the 19th and I'm getting cold feet...

I am about two month out and am mortified. I am actually on anti-anxiety drugs and am still scared. I just keep thinking at every appointment that I am getting closer to being healthy. I hope and pray I go through with it and make it through it alive. Praying is now a constant for me.

I am a week out from surgery--- the 25th.... I am really scared to actually gave the surgery! Was anyone else terrified before?

I've actually considered not going through with it because of my fear.

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I was so terrified before surgery up to the day all I could think about is I have never been put to sleep and am I going to wake up! Well let me tell you like some ppl told me prior to my surgery its goin to be over so fast its goin to be like you blink and its all over! Say a prayer and all will be okay! God Bless

it's normal...it's okay...but O.T.R Sleever is 100% correct you really need to look at both sides of the coin because the the surgery is not for everyone....you cant change your mind later...But I can tell you from someone who was in the same position as you 8 months go (scared as hell)...it's done and over quick and well worth it. Just make sure you follow what your doctor tells you to do and you will do great. The hardest part is getting used to eating so little and of course getting to know the new person in the mirror each day . Best of wishes

Thanks this had been reassuring! I'd been thinking about this for a while ( years) and it is best... Just scared I guess but its nice that others have doubts before too - nit about doing it just about being scared if not waking up.

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Thanks this had been reassuring! I'd been thinking about this for a while ( years) and it is best... Just scared I guess but its nice that others have doubts before too - nit about doing it just about being scared if not waking up.

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My biggest fear was not waking up so you are not alone! Everything will be fine just say a prayer and put it in his hands!

Thanks!!

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I'm getting sleeved tomorrow and I'm a nervous wreck. I keep crying. I don't want to see my extended family beforehand cause I'll break down. But there's no way I'm backing out. I just want to get it over with. Good luck next week!

I get my sleeve tomorrow too. Look to your future where you will be a year from now and smile. That is what I'm focusing on.

I almost left the hospital on the day of my surgery...... I am so glad I didn't though. It's only been a couple of weeks, but I am happy so far with my results and I know in the long run this will be what's best for me and my family. If I would of kept going the way I was I would of died. I was 475lbs preop and things in life were getting difficult. To go out to eat I had to make sure it was a place that had tables, I couldn't fit in a booth. Going to an amusement park sucked I couldn't fit on any rides and the walking made me very tired. Even movie theaters weren't fun, some seats were to small. In the end you just have to measure all the bad stuff vs all the good stuff that will come and make sure it will be worth the risks.