My surgery is on July 1st and I'm scared! Kinda having second thoughts about the whole thing. Also...I've been sick with the stomach flu for the past 3 days...leave it to me to get sick a week before major surgery.

Did anyone else almost back out at the last minute?

Hang in there! All of us have those 2nd thoughts, for most of us this was the best thing we ever did for ourselves. Feel better.

I'd sit down and list the pros and cons of having the surgery and not having the surgery, then decide based on the facts rather than fear. Think of as many contingencies as you can and plan on how you will deal with them. The majority on these forums have had positive results, though not all. There will be some pain and discomfort, usually that passed fairly quickly. Are you prepared for this lifestyle change? What's most important to you...your current relationship with food or losing the weight? Do you honestly believe that the surgery is the best/only way to get to a healthy weight? Only you can decide that. I'm five weeks post-op and it has gone perfectly for me. I hope your recover quickly from the flu and wish you the best of luck whatever you decide.

Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

I think it's very normal to have these thoughts! I know I did many times. We are so excited to get this done and wait weeks or months for the big day and when the day gets closer our nerves start! I cried like a baby the day before i was scheduled to leave. I just knew I couldn't do it. I prayed on it all day! However the day came and when i got to the airport all my fears went away. When we got into MX and I seen the hospital, staff and my great surgeon I knew I made the right choice. If i had to go back i wouldn't change anything except that I would have done this sooner!!

I have many friends that have had the surgery here in the states have these same thoughts! I think since we are going to MX we add that plus the normal stress we go in circles. Remember you did your homework, I am sure you have read all the reviews and asked all the questions that you have. You will be fine! ((HUGS)) Hope you get to feeling better!