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I just can't believe it's 7 days away! I'm not really scared about the surgery, I"m scared about after. Am I really ready for this? If I'm asking myself this question then I must not be, right? But I've read so much and I think I know quite a bit but am I really ready? I want to make a life change becuase I want to be healthy. I want to be more active! I want to look at picture of myself with out being disgusted with how big I am.

Is this normal? These questions and doubts? I'm totally excited too but I can't help but have that flutter in my stomach that is afraid to find out what happens after the band?

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Chele.....your reaction and thinking is normal. I too thought all those things and then some especially the WHY can't I do it on my own, why do I have to do something so drastic! But....there are reasons you got this far and took this path :( It wasn't an overnight decision I'm sure. You're not alone...many of us have taken that same train of thought.

Do whatever is best in your heart :devil: Good luck!

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Trust yourself and the decision you made. I had doubts too. I held on to the fact that I made my decision when I was in my right mind and not scared of the impending surgery. Even after the surgery I thought "What have I done to myself?" Now, 2 weeks later, I am thrilled I did it. I had to put the brakes on my eatting somehow and this is a great tool to assist me. I was out of control. Now I feel as though I have taken the first steps to regaining control. Good luck!

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I feel the same way, you are not alone. The day after I got approved for the loan I will need to pay for my surgery, I caught myself chickening out. I thought wait I haven't tried this and that and maybe I should do this etc. I questioned myself with the same questions SherryW did. I won’t even sit here and pretend I’m 100% sure everything is going to work out, but I think that’s normal. You are making a major life changing decision of course you’re gonna freak a little, I know I am.

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If it helps to know, my surgery is day after tomorrow (wed.) and I still have some doubts about making the correct decision...but in the end, I know that if I don't take this step, I will not keep my end of the bargin up. I have been down every road looking for the way to a more active lifestyle...and still have yet to find it. I think it is totally up to you to decide if you are willing to change or continue the battle. For me, I know it is just the "change" that is the biggest concern and nobody likes change...except Mr. Obama...lol. Hope we have given you some insite to help you make your decision.

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