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So it's taken me a year to research and trying to wrap my head around the idea of having this procedure done (good and bad). Last week, I decided - I'm getting it, and i'm stubborn enough that I will get it now. so questions, in your pre-stage did anyone ever waver about there decision? Are they nerves? do I wait again. I sort of wonder if it's disappointment i am feeling for needing this tool... Any honesty would be great.

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I think it is perfectly normal to waiver and second-guess your decision for a while. Just keep researching and taking the step that is in front of you. Journal and talk about your doubts and fears. Ask questions and learn as much as you can.

I had an extra long wait for my surgery so by the day of surgery I was at peace and eager to get it over with, yet still a little bit anxious about taking that final step into the unknown. The next thing I knew I was in recovery and on the other side. I haven't regretted it for one second.

I hope you are able to find peace with whatever decision you finally make.

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It took me a long time to admit I needed this, but once I came to grips with that I had no doubts at all. Thankfully my pre-op period wasn't very long so I didn't really have time to waiver.

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I have been doing insurance auth. for 8 months it has been a long process! I am now scheduled for surgery 9/30/15 I am so nervous and keep second guessing my self. Feeling kind of down on myself that I am in this position. Then I realize I can't do it on my own so I am going to go for it!! Appreciate everyone sharing their experiences on here!

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I think it's normal and completely natural to be nervous about this decisions or even have second thoughts. It's a huge step and once it's done it's done. For me I needed to get a grip on my weight and my health before I was too late.

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It took me 2 years to decide on having WLS. My surgery date is November 18th and I still go back and forth with my decision. I always end up thinking about my health. It's so uncomfortable being obese. My body hurts all the time and I have low energy. I've yo- yo dieted since I was a teenager. I want to live again comfortably and be as healthy as I can be.

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I agree , my surgery is October 22 , and just today I have changed my mind twice , but then i read what someone who has been 11 months after surgery and how they felt , and I'm back on track again , looking forward to the time I can say , best thing I have ever done and help someone else .

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