My vsg is scheduled for Sept 22 and I'm terrified. I wish I could skip ahead by 6 months and be on the other side of surgery... Which is why I need a TARDIS! I've had back surgery and a c-section....and both were successful and difficult. I've passed every test with flying colors, including the psych eval - and I know why I'm doing this - I just wish I could get psyched up... Anyone else feel this way? I think I'm psyching myself out actually. Yikes.

Thanks to everyone who responded. It makes a huge difference having a group of people that get my/our journey! If I think too hard about what the next few months are going to be like I so freak out. My PCP told me I was overthinking it. She knows my surgeon and told me he is really good, that it's a great program, and to keep the end in mind. Perfect advice and pretty much what folks here said as well. I still wish I had a TARDIS though! Much love to all - Shellie

I am scheduled for the 22nd also. I am looking forward to changing my life. I am also terrified of failure. I feel so strong and know I can do it. But then wonder how in the world I can succeed... It is all just kinda messed up. At a support group last night, there was such agreement amongst attendees that WLS was the greatest decision ever made... I think I will be on that bandwagon and hope you will too!!

I'm reminding myself of the great stats with this surgery! Great reminder for me. Thanks. I've had scheduling challenges getting to any support meetings but I think I need to get to one this week so I can hear it in person. :-).

You are rightfully nervous as you are embarking on a life changing event. The surgery itself is a "temporary" worry. Most of us get through it with minimal and very temporary discomfort and woes. The hard work and rewards are the weeks, months and years that follow it. I argue if you weren't a bit nervous then you clearly have no idea what a major endeavor you are taking on!

I will be 3 years out come December - one of the best decisions I could have made for myself!

Thanks for your kind words. You always have great insight and compassion and I so appreciate taking the time to respond to my post. Much love to you CGJ!

Hello sweetie! (I am a giant nerd)

If I had a TARDIS I'd be hanging out with River Song making the Daleks regret they met us. LOL

Now I'll put my nerd aside and say I totally agree with you. At over two months out I get that way. Then my husband reminds me that most people can't lose what I have in a year. Baby steps. Now and focus on what you will be able to do after. That's what kept me from getting myself all frazzled.

You had me at "hello sweetie."