Dear Friends,

Im soo afraid of dying..there I said it !! Most everyone I have talked to, say it will be okay..bc Im healthier than most..but Im scared. This will be my first ever surgery! And I start to cringe just thinking about it. :0/

I worry the most about my legs. I have varicose veins in my lower calves. I wear thick support socks 24/7. My primary diabetic doctor said I was good to go, bc I don't have deep vein tromboises. I could wait a few months, and have laser surgery to smooth out my "bumps." But, I still worry, and cry myself to sleep at night. :0/ I have fought for this surgery for almost 2 years and been denied, and finally approved a month ago. I want it. But I can't help to be frightened. Can anyone tell me what to expect the first few hours, days, and months after surgery? Thank you.

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Honey that's okay . Call me either.

Yes my surgery date is may 9 2012. I will keep u in my prayers as well.

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Just let God. Is my advice.

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Don't worry. Put ur worries in ur back pocket. Let go and let God. That's what our weight management group talked about today. I hope this helps.

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Give me some time and I will copy our session from today.

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Hey guys. My surgery date is may 8th. Good luck to both of you!! I'm really excited but at the same time im getting nervous! Awwh lol

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I think some degree of fear prior to any surgery is a natural and healthy thing. I'd be more worried if you weren't a little afraid! That said, I can tell you that I was absolutely astounded at how they have perfected this procedure. I was walking four hours after my surgery and had very little pain. I had Tylenol with codeine twice the day AFTER my surgery and haven't had so much as an aspirin since. When I look back at the anxiety and anticipation and fear that I had pre-op, it is almost laughable. I'm 28 weeks post-op and 103.5 pounds lighter today and I can say to you with all sincerity - it is the most amazing, life-changing decision of my life and I would do it again with absolutely no hesitation.

How about some of you other post-op folks? Barbiedoll needs to hear from you! Were you afraid? Would you do it again? Let's help this lady out!

Just to let ya ladies know that God answered prayers and it is done in Jesus Name. Please keep me posted on your new lives and I will too!!

Gosh, I feel loved. :0)

Thank you so much. I go in the am to get Pre- Registered and get my blood work done. My financial lady called today, and told me how much $$$ to bring with me tomorrow. I was so relieved to know how much my co-pay was between me and hospital. Not as much as I imagined. I am truly blessed.

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Hi Barbiedoll77 I thought i was the only one feeling this way im scared to die too i have kids and thats the one thing that have me worried but i put it in gods hands and i ask god before they aproved my surgery that if it was meant for me to have it done to let them aprove it and the next day it was aproved so that was a sign from god that im going to be just fine but as i get closer to my surgery date on May 9th 2012 the more scare and nervous i get dont get me wrong im happy but worried at the same time i seen on your post that your surgery is on May 9th 2012 mine is on that same day as well so we both are going to go through this at the same time keep me posted the hardest thing for me have been the 10 days diet take care and good luck and stay strong

Oh, gosh, Mindy..

Its been hectic the last few days.. my anxiety levels are high, but Im still scheduled for gastric bypass surgery on May 9th 2012.

I had all my lab work done and my registration done today. My blood sugars have been good the past few mornings, and my diet has been lowered to 1200 calories daily.

Yes, I am so scared !! But everyone tells its going to be okay, and im going to recover well. So Im hopeful.

And yes, I have put it all in GODs hands, but I still scared. Lol

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We will def have to keep in touch over the weekend. My hubby is going to take me to an overnight stay in the mountains to keep my mind off of it for the weekend. Then back to reality on Monday!!

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Hi Barbiedoll

Don't worry! You'll not regret this surgery at all! I'm a month and 2days post-op and doing great, good luck w/everything

Thank you. I appreciate it.

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Barbie doll,

You're going to get through this. Someone once said, " if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it."

I'll be praying for you and all my sisters and brothers in this journey.

God is with all of us. We are all here to live a longer & healthier life style.