I think that particular "what if" crosses all of our minds in the days before surgery, especially with kids in the mix. My husband was and I were scared. Honestly, I woke up just fine, and it was easier than my c-section. I had some pain, it was managed and I am complication free at almost three months. I'm not going to lie, a lot in the first, maybe month or so, post surgical sucks. I still have an occasional bout with eating too fast, but mostly things are back to normal. I hope you have the kind of surgery, recovery I have because I truly feel great!

How are you doing?? I have a 2.5 year old daughter and this thought brings me to tears almost everyday. I know how you feel. It's the one think I dread the most in having this surgery. Hope you're doing well on your new journey!

Update! 5 days since surgery!!! I am doing fine, actually I'm doing great!!! Minus not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep a full night (i'm sure it'll take a little bit for me to get back to being completely comfortable in any position) It's almost like I haven't missed a beat. Besides the 3 days in the hospital I've been up doing things walking around being outside with my kids so on and so forth. I just take a break when I need to. But literally I feel amazing...more energy than ever!!

Wow...that's great, I am due to have my surgery June 2013, I am so nerveous, I'm reading everything I google and some. I'm 227 lbs, and stand 5'3 and sometimes I wonder am I making the right choice (should I have the band instead). I know because of my weight I have developed health issues such as gout, PE, shortness of breath, and I do take blood pressure pills. I am receiveing lots of support from my husband and child (who is 24 yrs old). So reading your outcomes give me comfort.