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I know exactly how you feel, I cried more than one river the days before my surgery. I am about 2 weeks out. I had all kinds of fears and emotions before. But I did it and now I am happy that I went through with it. I myself had no problems with the surgery or after. I got myself up after surgery and started walking the hall. I think that made a difference. I really did not experience much pain at all, I took the medicine they gave but it was only because I ddn't want to feel anything. I guess everyone is different but it is doable. I feel that everyone considering this has the same feelings, it is becaue of the unknown. I wish you only the best, and your family will always be your family so you will have to deal with them the best way you can. Do this for yourself - no one else. After all the research I did, gastric sleeve is the best choice. Good luck!

I'm in a similar situation....I'm a couple of years older, 33, still no kids and my only problem is that I'm obese....my suggestion is think about life afterwards...not the first couple of weeks (we know those will be rough) but think about being healthier, active....enjoying life.... My family is still asking me if I'm sure this is what I want to do, and I tell them, the alternative is living a short life, I rather live, thank you.... When I was your age I decided to have the lapband, because I was scared of the whole rerouting thing with RNY...now 7 years later, if taking 80% of my stomach is what must be done to help me, so be it.... Just remember the reasons why you made the decision for WLS, if you haven't write it down....so you can remind yourself of the positive...

Not consistently losing before your first fill is normal. I know you are so anxious to began this journey and watch the pounds melt away but unfortunately it does not happen just like that. Restriction and the band working sometimes takes several fills, you have to learn how your body responds to each fill and basically learn to eat again. Have patience and believe in your self and most and foremost do not get discouraged, this is a process and it does not happen over night. I do recommend you take measurements, so many of us lose inches when the scales do not move and this will help you stay motivated. Good luck to you.