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My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, May 10. I started this process at the end of January so all in all it hasn't been too long a wait. I'm excited but also very nervous and scared. I have a 7 year old son and with Mother's Day yesterday I think I'm feeling extra emotional. My son will be sleeping over a friends house tonight since surgery will likely be scheduled at 5:30 am arrival in the morning. I can't help but worry about dying or complications and wonder if he's going to lose his mother. I get that complications are rare and I'm on the lower end of BMI (38 with co morb), but my rational mind is on break at the moment and fear and anxiety seem to be trying to take control. I am working today and my son has school so I will have distractions to take my mind off of everything. Hoping for some peace and calm today, my last day before surgery.

(I can see that there are several others in this same boat by reading through the threads. Thanks to everyone for being a source of support.)

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@@Freckles70 - this is very normal. try to think about how much healthier you are going to be losing the extra weight. He is 7, you will be chasing grandbabies in twenty years.

Praying for you. Understand I am a lot older and my 'baby' was 23 when I had this surgery last year and I still worried...

NO REGRETS!

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No one knows for sure that you will be ok. But, with that being said the complications that you mentioned are rare. At this point you have decided on your own that this is right for you. You have to continue to trust your own judgement. Be realistic , will you lose the weight without surgery?

I had gotten to the point that I would rather die free than live a slave to my parasitic fat. I have NO regrets.

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My surgery is tomorrow May 10th too. I am also freaking out more on the inside. I was so ready to back out during these last few days drinking liquids but I think of the long term.

If you want a Surgery buddy let me know. We are on this journey together and we will be healthy and fabulous!!

Good luck tomorrow !!

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This was my first surgical procedure of my life and I came out just fine. The day before I was scared and when I got to the back the day of to get Ready I was even more nervous. But the told me as I was on the table they were going to start with a few breaths of oxygen and next thing I knew I was waking up in my room!! You are ready and prepared and my son is 6 so I know the mom feeling as well! Good luck!!

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