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I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

Aww, I have moments like that, but you have to think about why though started this journey to begin with, what are the risks of you not having wls? I'm scared of dying too but, I'm scared more of not doing this and not having a good quality of life or being able to be an active participant in my life or my kids, and husband. You'll be ok. Just breathe and if you need to ask for some anxiety meds to calm you down a little. Good luck!

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I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

I too am still worried about blood clots....the thought terrifies me. As for the nausea, my surgeon prescribed a scopolamine patch for nausea. I have to put it behind my ear the night before surgery. I just keep telling myself it will be okay :)

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Omg getting so scared , it's getting so close !! I'm so stressed out my body is hurting all over and I can't remember anything these days .. Can't even sleep with my strong sleeping pills .. Am I the only one having this much stress ??

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Omg getting so scared ' date=' it's getting so close !! I'm so stressed out my body is hurting all over and I can't remember anything these days .. Can't even sleep with my strong sleeping pills .. Am I the only one having this much stress ??[/quote']

I know what you mean!! I feel the same way!! TODAY especially because TOMORROW is surgery!! OMG I can't believe it's here!! I am unable to focus on anything else. My body doesn't hurt just cramping and I know it's because I'm nervous.

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I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

THERE IS ALWAYS SOME RISK IN ANY SURGERY BUT YOU'RE GOING TO BE FINE!! TRUST IN GOD AND YOUR DOCTORS THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO COME OUT FINE!! DON'T STRESS YOURSELF OUT. ONCE IT'S OVER THE JOURNEY TO THIS NEW LIFE YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN SHALL BEGIN!! I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU NATYNAT22!! YOU GOT THIS GIRL!! :)

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THERE IS ALWAYS SOME RISK IN ANY SURGERY BUT YOU'RE GOING TO BE FINE!! TRUST IN GOD AND YOUR DOCTORS THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO COME OUT FINE!! DON'T STRESS YOURSELF OUT. ONCE IT'S OVER THE JOURNEY TO THIS NEW LIFE YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN SHALL BEGIN!! I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU NATYNAT22!! YOU GOT THIS GIRL!! :)

Thank you so much :) this is why I love this site....we all have the same anxiety and it make me feel better to know I am not alone!!! This time tomorrow we will be on the losers bench!!!! Got my patch behind my ear and pushing through!!! Without love and support from those who are also going through this I can't imagine how I would feel!!!! Ill be thinking and praying for u tomorrow!!!! We got this!!!!

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I too am still worried about blood clots....the thought terrifies me. As for the nausea' date=' my surgeon prescribed a scopolamine patch for nausea. I have to put it behind my ear the night before surgery. I just keep telling myself it will be okay :)[/quote']

Got my patch on too!!!! Less then 24 hours now!!!! We will be ok! Walk walk walk! Compression socks and those boot things will keep us safe!!! I will push through this pain if any at all!!! I remember why I got here even to begin with!!!

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Good luck to all of the 8/1 sleevers!!! I will keep you all in my prayers. Please keep us updated regarding the good and bad! We're all following close behind for the following 30 days..... :-)

Now it's just the nerves getting to me!!!!! So nervous!!!

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August 2

Happy days coming for you Alyson !

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Got my patch on too!!!! Less then 24 hours now!!!! We will be ok! Walk walk walk! Compression socks and those boot things will keep us safe!!! I will push through this pain if any at all!!! I remember why I got here even to begin with!!!

Good luck to you . Your new life is beginning :)

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Only one more week for me ! August 8th :) I am strangely at peace right now.

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Im Aug 12th pending insurance approval. Started process in April.

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Hey, I'm new here and my surgery is August 13.......as all of you, I am really scared! I pray I can handle this pre op liquid diet :(

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