Thinking if I'm making the right decision.

[CHELLB33 93]

Hello, I'm new on here my bypass is scheduled for Oct 20. Starting the pre op diet on Oct 6. I'm getting really nervous now and starting to doubt my decision. Is this normal?

[catwoman7 10,939]

yep! I had the same feelings as the time got closer but I went through with it - and I have no regrets!

[Sherry G 95]

I was scared too but you're doing something so good for yourself! You're feeling perfectly normal. ????

[CHELLB33 93]

Thanks you guys, I've been watching video's and making myself very nervous. You have made me feel much better.

[anna9/15 93]

I have surgery on the 15th ..and im scared as well..best of luck to you

[MzStockton 182]

The videos will make you 2nd guess as well as some of these posts. I just try to remain positive and stop thinking negative thoughts. I should be finding out this week my surgery date, I'm very excited but have times I feel the same way.

[CHELLB33 93]

You're right I'm just going to skip past the negative comments and videos. Positive thoughts only.

[anasnana 14]

I had the same doubts. I had my surgery on Sept 2nd and am so happy I decided to go through with it. Good luck ????

[CHELLB33 93]

@@anasnana thanks for the info good to know.

[lev84u 14]

Stay positive. It will be so good for you!!!

[ebonymc 52]

I wonder the same thing too. Your surgery date is the same as my doctor's appointment to talk about this procedure. Don't be afraid, as others have said you'll be so glad you went through with it.

[mskami77 295]

I had hesitation. I was worried about complications and my decision. Make sure you have a great surgeon that you trust. When I felt confident in my choice for surgeon, I felt better all around. My only regret is waiting so long to have my rny.

[Ashlegal 525]

I had doubts as I waited in pre-op, naked under a hospital gown, IV in left arm and waiting to see my surgeon before taking me away.

It is very normal to doubt a decision with such a tremendous impact on your life. After all it is the unknown. What if there are complications during surgery? How bad is the pain going to be afterward? How can I possibly give up eating so much food? What if there are long term problems? What if the surgery fails and I don't lose enough weight? Yep, all those "what if's" rolling around in your head distracting you from the bigger picture.

You have to stop and think, "what happens if I stay this size or worse continue to gain weight?" Diabetes could take a limb or my eyesight. I could have a stroke or a heart attack. I could be home bound because my weight keeps me from living a fulfilling life. Those are not "what if's" those are "these will happen if I don't get surgery to help get this weight off."

Then you think about all the things you have wanted to do if you had a thin body. All the daydreams of going shopping, going on trips, trying new things, feeling beautiful in your own skin and whatever else you have always wanted/needed/desired if you were thin. Remember those are also not "what if's" they are endless possibilities.

[anna9/15 93]

I went thru with it 6 days recovering, you will be fine:)

[CHELLB33 93]

Thanks you guys I'm feeling much better about my decision now. I know it's just my nerves.