For months I have been President of the Cool club when it came to getting my sleeve. Now 6 days before surgery the freak out is here. The thoughts of death and complications have me worried. I try to assure myself that I will be ok. I am doing my best to stay positive. I'm 26 with a 40BMI, I hope my age and weight is a positive for the healing process (mostly age). How is everyone coping with the scary part of surgery? Tips and advice would be highly appreciated.

Just pray!!! It will be fine!!

You'll be okay. Just breathe in. Just think of how gorgeous you'll to be.

Hang in there.

I wasn't scared. I did everything I could do ensure that things went well. I did my research in choosing a doctor, I was compliant in my pre-op testing. I ate properly pre-op to make sure my body could be in as good a shape for surgery as possible. After that I just took a deep breath, said a prayer and was fine.

No freaking out for me. I took comfort in know I did all that I could for a positive outcome.

I was fine - I didn't have a doubt, then the weeks leading up to it I bawled my eyes out, I was petrified.

I'm 25 and thought 'what am I doing??'

Then I thought, although I'm living I'm not happy, I will just end up ruining my life and getting ill. By choosing this, I was choosing life!

I only had my op a month ago, but I haven't once thought 'why!!' I am glad that it has been the best decision and I'm excited about doing the things I love - like shopping, activities, exercise etc without feeling judged!

Think of the reasons why you're doing this. I know it's scary, but get a solid support structure round you and you will do amazing

I didn't freak out until the morning of surgery, when I was alone in the pre-op area. I basically just practiced deep breathing and positive affirmations. I'm young, I'm healthy, I heal well. My body will heal itself as it always does. At this point next year my body will thank me for making its job easier. I have a great, skilled surgeon. I trust this team, I trust my body.

And I cried a little (couldn't help it!).

It all kept me calmer than I was when I walked in. I felt confident stepping into the OR, knowing in a couple of hours my life would be forever changed for the better.

Good luck to you!

For me, it was a bit scary. Mainly just that things will change was my fear, but I was worried about the physical surgery too. I don't really have a religion I go by, but I tried meditation. It helped ease my mind and reassure that my doctors and nurses knew what to do, have done this many times, and that I'm at an age and weight that doesn't make it more difficult. I'm 23 and I have severe anxiety as well. Try to use your support around you and talk with your doctor about your worries. Sometimes just hearing of their achievements helps reassure you. I hope you feel better. It is a hard step to pass, but your journey isn't over yet. I can feel that.

Sooo how did your surgery end up going?