Hi there..I just received my Surgery date yesterday 12/13. I've heard so many horror stories. It scares me & gives me 2nd thoughts. Any info would be greatful.

Thanks...

Jami

Jami...what info are you looking for? You'll always hear horror stories from people and you'll even read some here on the boards but, you'll also read how wonderful everyone is doing and what they've accomplished. The best thing to do is research on your own, read plenty of books (I recommend Weight loss surgery for dummies - very informative and an easy read) It's normal to be nervous and to have 2nd thoughts - if you didn't you should then worry why not LOL. Know that the best thing you can do for yourself is to follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon/bariatric center. If you follow those then that's the biggest step in staying healthy. Rethink about all the reasons why you chose this path...what brought you to this place and time of this decision to have WLS etc. Concentrate of getting the items you'll need for your recovery...protein shakes, trying them to make sure which ones you like or don't, get your vitamins that you'll need, find a program you like to log your food....get shaker bottles, water bottles, soft foods etc. Keep busy taking care of YOU and what you'll need and the time will fly by. Congrats on your surgery date and it will be here before you know it!

You will do fine it's normal to be nervous

Think positive

Thank you all so much!!!!

Jami, like everyone else has said. If you weren't nervous then something would be wrong., This is a big step. But it is a good step. Try to stay busy, all the things Losingit said are so spot on. Ask questions, Everyone here is so willing to help and support.

Jami, One thing you might want to do is follow the November surgery thread. It is literally a day by day thread of people going through the surgery all the good and the bad. Yes there is pain, some complications and the trial of finding the right protein shake and getting enough water/exercise in. Even with these aspects. the results are overwhelmingly positive. Almost everyone I have seen on this board would do it again. I know four people personally and all said it was the best thing they ever did. There is a ton of good info here and the books that LosingItForMe recommended. Follow your doctors orders, ask a lot of questions and you should be fine.

Good Luck!