So, December 18 is the big day, however, I’m beginning to get super nervous. So afraid of the unknown. What if something goes wrong? What if I don’t lose any weight and have to continue my bp meds? So glad I only have to do the liquid diet for one week. Even that has me nervous for fear of failure! I’m hoping this sleeve will help to change my life. We shall see! ??

complications are pretty rare - I'm sure you'll sail through just fine! Also, if you follow your surgeon's plan, you WILL lose weight!

Thank you! I’m glad this forum exists, so that I can meet people like you!

I'm sure you'll do great. Finding this forum really will prepare you for what to expect and how to cope with it. There are some negative peeps here, and I don't think the downers are inherently mean, they are going through a rough patch, but mostly a bunch of folks that DO care how it goes for you, and after you are "on the other side" with us you'll help the next batch of WLS newbies, Glad you joined us!

Edited December 7, 20196 yr by JRT Mom

Thanks so much!! I’m so glad I joined as well. Can’t wait to share what I have learned throughout this journey with others.

I was nervous too, but every time I started to feel nervous I told myself I was ready to move forward and leave my old ways behind. And the biggest help was that I gave the worry to God! Remember, the entire procedure, from admitting to actual surgery, is a few hours out of your life... compared to a lifetime of a new you!

On 12/10/2019 at 6:19 PM, stayklassie said:

I was nervous too, but every time I started to feel nervous I told myself I was ready to move forward and leave my old ways behind. And the biggest help was that I gave the worry to God! Remember, the entire procedure, from admitting to actual surgery, is a few hours out of your life... compared to a lifetime of a new you!

So true! Thank you all!