My surgery is scheduled for Wed 2/15. I have so many fears and wanting to back out. Fb post did help this man had so many complication and all most died this didn't help my aniexty at all. I no there are complication with any surgery but how did i let my self go and gain all this weight to and now needing surgery. I really need some encouraging words.

I'm also having anxiety about my upcoming March 8 sleeve surgery. I think it's very normal at this stage to be nervous. I just remind myself with my past attempts and failures and now starting to have health issues from the weight that this is the time and I need to do this before it's too late. A month post op we're going to feel great! God bless

It is normal to have anxiety about any surgery. Just stay calm and breathe you got this ! [emoji4]

For most people being nervous is part of taking this seriously. This is a life changing event and will alter our lives and eating habits forever. I am sure you are well prepared and before you know it the surgery will be done and over and your new life will have begun. Lots of us here will be rooting for you. Try and stay calm, know you are doing what needs to be done for your health and let us know how it goes. Good luck

My surgery is March 1 and i am on the same boat as you. I hardly sleep just thinking about it, thinking of the changes, complications. But i try to think more on the possitive things that are to come. And i trust in God as well. Try to relax I will do the same. Good luck

I'm getting sleeved this Thursday 2/16 I've also had lots of fears, anxiety & thoughts but I know if I back out I'll regret it. I go from being so excited to having morbid thoughts but that's doesn't help either. Just think how many people have this survey a day people even go out of the country for it. Your surgeon' performs this surgery probably weekly mine does it every Thursday. My surgeon also tells me this surgery is very safe & common it is also becoming the go to bariatric surgery for a lot of surgeons. Remember a lot of the patients are extremely over weight & some very unhealthy & still are able to be successful some will have complication most of us are "morbidly obese" per our insurance. Make a pro's & cons list for what the surgery will mean for you maybe that will help

Thanks everyone

3 hours ago, jfcajr said:

I'm also having anxiety about my upcoming March 8 sleeve surgery. I think it's very normal at this stage to be nervous. I just remind myself with my past attempts and failures and now starting to have health issues from the weight that this is the time and I need to do this before it's too late. A month post op we're going to feel great! God bless

Amen, love the advice....I am 5 days post op and feel so much better! Pray

Amen, love the advice....I am 5 days post op and feel so much better! Pray

That's awesome! Congrats! I can't wait till it's over. Lol

My surgery is this Friday the 17th, I think I'm prepared, I've done everything I was supposed to and I'm surviving the 15 day pre op diet. Nervous? I don't know if it's that, I'm 50 and have a lot of work ahead of me. I've been overweight since I was 3, seriously. I don't think I'm anxious, just ready for change. Ready for this opportunity to make changes that can last this time.
You're gonna do great, just breathe, keep researching, keep reading these posts, pray, and get ready for a new life!

My surgery is scheduled for Wed 2/15. I have so many fears and wanting to back out. Fb post did help this man had so many complication and all most died this didn't help my aniexty at all. I no there are complication with any surgery but how did i let my self go and gain all this weight to and now needing surgery. I really need some encouraging words.

I have not been sleeved yet, but I think what you are feeling is normal.
I have been talking about getting the sleeve for 3 years and was convinced I wanted it.
Now that I have met with the surgeon and his team I am scared and don't think I can do it.
My surgery will not be until August at the earliest.
I agree with what others have said, your doctor has probably performed this surgery a thousand times.
Just try to have faith and be strong.

My surgery is tomorrow too. I'll be thinking of you and praying for us both to have great success.

I had the gastric sleeve done 2/6/17. Im 1 week post op and I haven't had any complications. I had thought about backing out of the surgery because of reading the complications from others but one thing my surgeon said which helped me was you have to think did they follow instructions to a T and correctly, or did they cheat? Also what kind of health were they in before this surgery? I believe you will be fine. Good luck!