Hi, I'm a 57 yr. old male who has gone through all the necessary preparations and was very excited. I've had to wait a while for my surgery because my cardiologist wanted me to wait a full year before coming off my blood thinners.

Today is 2 weeks before my surgery date of 6/14 and I have been having doubt's all day.

I really need this surgery because of so many health problems.

I'm just worried about complications. I don't think l could take many more setbacks, it's been a rough 2 years for me. 2 knee surgeries and a mild heart attack.

Is this common? Has anyone had these second thoughts? Will it change?

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it is common to have these concerns as surgery gets closer.

However, I was more afraid of the complications of my obesity than of the surgery. I hope to hear from you that you have made it through with flying colors.

Hi I had surgery last Tuesday May 24th i am now typing from work one week later , im looking forward to all the benefits and healthy happy rest of my life ...i hope this helps.

Dito to Christinamo7 too " i was more afraid of my obesity than surgery"

Speedy Recovery to you!

I've had many, many thoughts about the surgery. I don't have a date, but I have had questions about my pursuit. However, as some other people said before - the minimal risks associated with the surgery, and the manageable discomfort while I recover will be totally worth going through in order to avoid the obesity related health issues I face down the road.

Best of luck to you!

I've had many, many thoughts about the surgery. I don't have a date, but I have had questions about my pursuit. However, as some other people said before - the minimal risks associated with the surgery, and the manageable discomfort while I recover will be totally worth going through in order to avoid the obesity related health issues I face down the road.

Best of luck to you!

Thanks for the encouragement

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Hi I had surgery last Tuesday May 24th i am now typing from work one week later , im looking forward to all the benefits and healthy happy rest of my life ...i hope this helps.

Dito to Christinamo7 too " i was more afraid of my obesity than surgery"

Speedy Recovery to you!

Thank you for the encouragement. I look forward to the benefits of the surgery. They certainty outweigh the risks. Guess I should stop second guessing myself.

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It is very common to have pre-op anxiety and jitters.

For me, it came down to me having a chance to live or choosing death sooner rather than later if I didn't have surgery,

If you haven't already done so, sit down and make a list of all the positives and negatives for having surgery and for not having surgery.

For me, the pre-op uncertainty was the worst part of the entire experience. The actual surgery, recover, and my experience over the last year has been great. I am a little over half way to goal and my life is already completely different.

Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.

it is common to have these concerns as surgery gets closer.

However, I was more afraid of the complications of my obesity than of the surgery. I hope to hear from you that you have made it through with flying colors.

Thanks for your kind words. I do agree with you. I'm a new first time grandfather and complications from my obesity would surely cut my life short.

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I was 62 and once I did my research (about 30 days online), I rushed into it. I had my orientation on August 10 and weighed in at 281. I immediately went on a preopt (1700 calories/day) diet.

I was 251 on October 6 for my surgery and hit my goal of 190 less than 5 months later.

This is truly a miracle, life saving surgery. My life is so much fuller and more enjoyable than I ever imagined possible.

You are blessed to be eligible - enjoy the journey!

It is very common to have pre-op anxiety and jitters.

For me, it came down to me having a chance to live or choosing death sooner rather than later if I didn't have surgery,

If you haven't already done so, sit down and make a list of all the positives and negatives for having surgery and for not having surgery.

For me, the pre-op uncertainty was the worst part of the entire experience. The actual surgery, recover, and my experience over the last year has been great. I am a little over half way to goal and my life is already completely different.

Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Thanks. You are right. The other day I made a list and it's not even close! So many more positives than negatives. Today I'm going for my final pre op testing and I'm feeling a bit more confident.

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@@goosefam - keep us posted and keep your eye on the prize ~ a healthier life.