Emotional break down

[brittersmom 33]

Today's been very emotional for me. I'm on the verge of not having and the surgery and I'm scheduled for Tuesday. I've only lost 5lbs. The dietician said my liver was holding on to all the calories and fat it could. So now I'm scared that my liver will be in the way. I'm starving and feel like I'm gonna break. All I do at this point is cry. I'm honestly scared of dying or something going wrong.

[johnlatte 1,232]

I wouldn't worry too much. A good surgeon can easily work around a fatty liver. Shrinking just makes things a little easier, but I doubt seriously it would be a show stopper. Try relax, breath and focus on the long term. The surgery is just a first of many steps. Hang in there, you'll be okay.

[shannon crotts 23]

Just take a deep breath. If your liver is to fatty they will not operate. I was freaking out like you were the night before surgery. After waiting months, having my lapband removed and then waiting more months. I am now 4 weeks out. Down 32lbs including preop diet and feeling like a million bucks. This is serious and you should take that way. Obviously we can't look to the future and know all will be fine but for me i knew how my future would be without the surgery. The risks exist but are truly minimal. The first two weeks are hard but doable. I wish you nothing but success.

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Since there are many surgeons that dont do a pre op diet you will be fine

[PainInTheGlass 50]

I went thru a stage in the weeks before surgery and found that if I educated myself on everything I could find on the gastric sleeve, I'd be better prepared for the surgery. Somewhat wrong. I did educate myself but praying sometimes works better than knowledge. I prayed for strength to get me thru this and a sudden calm came over me. The surgery no longer frightened me.

[brittersmom 33]

Thank you everyone. This is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make but I know I can do it.