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What were you scared of?

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womanonamission    12

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I see so many of us share the same fears, complications and/or not waking up. I'm a single mother of four, two are basically grown the other two, not so much. I lost my husband almost 13 years ago, so my fears are exasperated by the thought that they will have no parent left is something goes horribly wrong. But I've researched the stats, and the pros outweigh the cons and I put my faith in God that the worse case scenario will not happen. We all want to be healthy, so we are taking steps to be so.


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Newme17    3,444

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I've had multiple surgeries. Call me loco, but I didn't have fears going in and I feel the same way with the sleeve. I don't even have a fear of gaining anything back, cause I won't. Just as @sleeveme17 says: "Prayer and just asking the Lord to order our steps. Faith trust and believe" <----EXACTLY THIS. :)

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almost40ish    58

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I see so many of us share the same fears, complications and/or not waking up. I'm a single mother of four, two are basically grown the other two, not so much. I lost my husband almost 13 years ago, so my fears are exasperated by the thought that they will have no parent left is something goes horribly wrong. But I've researched the stats, and the pros outweigh the cons and I put my faith in God that the worse case scenario will not happen. We all want to be healthy, so we are taking steps to be so.


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Wow, you've got yourself under a lot of pressure. Any surgery is a hard thing to decide on. I'm sure you're choosing this path for the right reasons. Claim that healthy bright future, you deserve it!


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almost40ish    58

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Wow .. I was just talking to my sister about this same issue. She had hers in December and mine is in march. Prayer [emoji120] and just asking the Lord to order our steps. Faith trust and believe .


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Amen!


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Pazza    199

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I was worried about the procedure itself and if I could do it.

I was/am worried I would fail too. Those fears are there and can help us to rise above. Stumbling block/stepping stone. I'm trying to use this thinking to help me.

My biggest fear was and is still long term issues. I did a lot of research on complications in the long run.

Things like
vitamin deficiencies (my step mom and dad who both had rny deal with this),

And reactive hypoglycemia (my dad developed this),

Mostly so I could know what to look for, what to do and when possible prevent issues. Not to be an alarmist, but to be prepared and know as much as I could. Won't know everything but knowing helps me face my fears.

I wish you all the best in facing those fears. You can do more than you know.


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