Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum. I am scheduled to have VGS on August 6th. I weigh about twice what I should and have high blood pressure. Insurance approved it and I am good to go--but I can't get over the fear of not waking up from the surgery, and the shame that I let my weight get to the point that I need medical intervention.

Has anyone else struggled with these emotions? If so, what can I do to overcome them?

Nothing to be ashamed of at all! You should be proud you are taking control and moving towards a healthier you!!!! I was nervous too! I am a week post op and felt nervous the night before! All will be well just do your best and go at your rate post op! Good Luck! You got this!

On 07/24/2018 at 10:37, sariejack said:

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum. I am scheduled to have VGS on August 6th. I weigh about twice what I should and have high blood pressure. Insurance approved it and I am good to go--but I can't get over the fear of not waking up from the surgery, and the shame that I let my weight get to the point that I need medical intervention.

Has anyone else struggled with these emotions? If so, what can I do to overcome them?

Same date, same fear! I go at 9:30 and my fear of not waking up are horrible. I just keep thinking about a deep relaxing sleep and consider surgery as that. I'm praying everything goes well for us both. I'm sure it will.

I sincerely hope you can change to being proud of yourself for doing something that will change your life for the better, for the rest of your life. I can share with you that during my surgery, they had me hooked up to absolutely everything to keep me monitored for safety. Talk to your surgeon about this, i'm sure he/she can put your mind at ease. Once it's done, you'll be so happy you'll wonder what all of the fuss was about

Oh ya that deep relaxing sleep is right! I had to endoscopies recently and man is that a nice sleep! and it was only 5 minutes! When they say happy juice its cus its so relaxing you feel amazed.. not scared of surgery at all.. can't wait!

There are so many factors that contribute to weight gain. Many you can’t control. Be kind to yourself. You are doing your best to tackle the weight. I had a RNY bipass 7/18. I was scared too. I asked myself if I had another disease would I not seek treatment?
In my opinion this surgery gives me a shot at a better quality and length of life.

On 8/3/2018 at 9:21 AM, Frustr8 said:

And @ The Preacher if you're reading this AM I would like to share 2 more truths which give me peace on the blessed Friday.
For the LORD God will help me; therefore I will no be confounded; therefore I shall set my face like a, flint and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Isaiah 30:7
But it is good for me to draw near to God. I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. Psalms 73:28
For thou ,Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous, in mercy, unto all who call upon their. Psalm 86:5
And still I trust in his sustaining mercy for HE is the foundation of MY LIFE. ,, your Sister-in- Lord

Amen! Sister

Here's a couple more good ones.

Psalm 106:1 (KJV)
Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 18:2 (KJV)
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

The Preacher