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Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Do you mind if I ask how long you will be recovering? Are you restricted for weeks or?

I'm also curious about what happens. I have a million and one questions and 20-30 minutes doesn't seem like enough time. :confused:

Ahn young ha sae yo!! or Hello everyone :biggrin: I'm new here and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from the states but living abroad in South Korea. I've been overweight (with constant ups & downs) all my life and while this is not the first time I've thought of surgery, it is the first time I've seriously considered it. The past year I've spent my time in a country where most women consider anything over 115lbs to be obese, and plastic surgery is just the norm. Needless to say, my self-esteem has taken a big hit (not that it was that high to begin with). I feel hopeless most days, but I am trying my hardest to stay positive and more recently, focused on getting the band and changing my life (for real this time). However, I still have some fear in the back of my mind. I've been on every diet imaginable with the best intentions, but failed each time. So what if this time it's the same thing? What if I have this very serious surgery and fall back into the same old routine? I'm also thinking that perhaps these fears indicate I'm not truly ready for the surgery. Did anyone else have similar fears before their surgery, and if so how did things work out for you?

Thank you for having the courage to post a video of your experience. Best wishes :wink2:

Thanks for the responses ladies. I think I just needed to know what I'm feeling is normal. I plan on making an appt. this week for a consultation and taking it from there. If it's meant to be, then it will be. Best of luck to you all!! :wink2: