I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son, my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.

I understand completely. My life has been halted by my weight. My kids are growing and experiencing life while I'm sitting on the sidelines. Having surgery terrifies me. I've never had surgery but I see the worst case scenarios everyday at work. I have faith that this surgery will give me the full life I deserve. Have faith and know that you will be ok. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep me in yours.

I understand completely. My life has been halted by my weight. My kids are growing and experiencing life while I'm sitting on the sidelines. Having surgery terrifies me. I've never had surgery but I see the worst case scenarios everyday at work. I have faith that this surgery will give me the full life I deserve. Have faith and know that you will be ok. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thank you Mskami77, for your prayers and understanding. I felt so much better as soon as I seen the "likes" and your response to my post, in that I have others understanding as well and praying that we all have great success on our WLS journeys. Your kindness is very much appreciated. When is your surgery date? My Husband and I are scheduled on 11-11-13.

I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son' date=' my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.[/quote']

Praying for both you and your husband. Please say one for me.

I understand completely. My life has been halted by my weight. My kids are growing and experiencing life while I'm sitting on the sidelines. Having surgery terrifies me. I've never had surgery but I see the worst case scenarios everyday at work. I have faith that this surgery will give me the full life I deserve. Have faith and know that you will be ok. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep me in yours.

Praying for you. Everything is going to be great! We are going to be doing great on the losers bench soon!

I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son' date=' my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.[/quote']

I completely understand where you're coming from...I have been excited, impatient, nervous and even scared at times! I put this surgery off for a few years because I was scared of the horror stories I had heard, but then one day I looked at my little girl and realized that I had to do it not only for me but her too...I couldn't take her to the park or go outside for a walk with her or anything because I was trapped in the prison that was my body...but even worse than that were all the health problems that came with it. So I thought...ok...if I don't have the surgery I am going to die probably within the next 5 years...and if I have the surgery yes there is always risks, but I will at least get a shot at living a healthy, active life!! The odds are pretty good that we will do great and it will all be worth it in the end!! I will pray for you and your husband...I am having my surgery on 10/29...please pray for me too!

SW 413 CW 323 Surgery date 10/29

I 32 days away from surgery and as it gets closer and closer I'm getting more nervous. I've been eating like crazy! I know this is what I need for a healthier life but what if it doesn't work? What if I have serious complications? What if????? That goes thru my mind often. Other times I feel excited about this. I feel that my quality of life will be so much better once I lose this weight. I look at all the pictures I can of anyone with my body type and that was my size trying to imagine what I will look like. Will I need plastic surgery in 2 years? Will I look too thin? I worry I will lose too much weight. I just worry about anything and everything at times. Change is very scary for me.

I will pray for you and your family, please do the same for me.

I 32 days away from surgery and as it gets closer and closer I'm getting more nervous. I've been eating like crazy! I know this is what I need for a healthier life but what if it doesn't work? What if I have serious complications? What if????? That goes thru my mind often. Other times I feel excited about this. I feel that my quality of life will be so much better once I lose this weight. I look at all the pictures I can of anyone with my body type and that was my size trying to imagine what I will look like. Will I need plastic surgery in 2 years? Will I look too thin? I worry I will lose too much weight. I just worry about anything and everything at times. Change is very scary for me.

I will pray for you and your family' date=' please do the same for me.[/quote']

It's normal to be scared. I am. But, I'm also excited about how this tool will help me change my life for the better. I haven't gone camping for the past two years because it was too hard to get off the tent floor. I look forward to not having the equivalent of an extra person on my joints.

I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son, my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.

This is normal of any life altering circumstance. Don't do this to yourself, you made the decision to make a healthy change. Please don't be afraid of being better. Envision want is ahead of you and go for it, you know you want it. Staying where you're at is unhealthy and not satisfying; if it was you would have never sought out help.

We are with you. Each one of us will or have gone this way and will/came out just fine. Fear, fear itself. Not a happier and fulfilling life. This is your time please take full advantage of this opportunity you have been blessed with. Blessings....

Praying for you, Janifer. Are you and your husband each having surgery on the same day? My husband and I are both wanting to have it and starting with all of the testing and insurance requirements, but I never gave much thought to how we would actually schedule the surgeries for each of us.

Sending Prayers to everyone that has upcoming surgeries and for quick recoveries. I am just starting the process and hope I will be able to have surgery sooner rather than later but I am scared but know it is something I have to do if I want to live.

All prayers appreciated. Thank you

Thank you so very much for the "likes" and a special thank you to all of you that took the time to "reply". You have given me so much encouragement and confidence that all will be fine. I have been blessed to cross paths and join this journey together. May kindness return to you all in the same beautiful way that it was given. I truly believe in the power of prayer and to all in this forum prayers will be said for you. Again your thoughtfulness was sincerely appreciated. ❤

I start my pre-op diet Monday morning and our surgery is 11-11-13!

I am going through a range of emotions....so excited about the surgery to a healthier life and then I start to fear the surgery and pray all goes well. I love everything about my life my Son' date=' my Husband, family and friends it's just my weight is slowly taking my life the quality of life. I can't do things like I use to. I have did all the test and was cleared on everything no problems. I just worry ya know? Please say a prayer for me and my Husband that all goes well. Thank you to all for you kind words and inspiration.[/quote']

Thank you so very much for the "likes" and a special thank you to all of you that took the time to "reply". You have given me so much encouragement and confidence that all will be fine. I have been blessed to cross paths and join this journey together. May kindness return to you all in the same beautiful way that it was given. I truly believe in the power of prayer and to all in this forum prayers will be said for you. Again your thoughtfulness was sincerely appreciated. ❤

I start my pre-op diet Monday morning and our surgery is 11-11-13!

All prayers appreciated. Thank you

Praying for you mskami!

Praying for you' date=' Janifer. Are you and your husband each having surgery on the same day? My husband and I are both wanting to have it and starting with all of the testing and insurance requirements, but I never gave much thought to how we would actually schedule the surgeries for each of us.[/quote']

Thank you for prayers, as I will pray for you and your Husband. My Husband and I are scheduled on the same day 11-11-13, I am going first then him. I start my pre-op diet Monday I have to do mine for two weeks and he has to do only one week pre-op. We are fortunate to have the support of our Family, therefore we are able to do this together at the same time. Please keep me posted on your journey.