Getting so scared

[pattimomof3nj 21]

I cannot believe that my surgery is in 10 days! i am getting s little freaked out by the whole thing. You would think that I wouldn't be since I had a band and all, but I don't know what is wrong with me. I keep having these fears! Maybe it is because I am going to Mexico, but I feel confident in my choice of Drs, and I feel that Dr Aceves will take awesome care of me. My mom is going with me and I know she will not let anything happen to me. i don't know I'm just freaking out, maybe it is because i have been eating like a normal person again for the past 3 weeks, and LOVIN food so much! Maybe i'm afraid I'm going ot miss it again like I did when I first got my band, but i know i won't cause i'm slowly gaining weight, and I hate myself for letting this happen.

PLEASE tell me i'm over reacting!!!!

thanks for letting me rant on.

Patti

[juliarh 35]

I think that anytime you have major surgery, it's a little scary. That said, I believe that the VSG is the best present anyone could give themselves. You are so lucky to be able to do this, so lucky that you are in a position to help yourself! So, yes, scary feeling are normal before surgery, but think about what it will be like on the other side and losing weight I can't help but smile when I think what it will be like a year from now

[Becca 108]

I completely understand. There are times when I think, "WHAT AM I DOING???" It is so hard with revision because we have already failed once. I am so happy that we get a second chance with our sleeves. Stay positive! You can do it! Keep us posted and I can't wait to hear about all the weight you will be losing~

[ButterflyBandita?? 0]

I'm right there with you. My revision is in 14 days - god I can't believe it!

I am freaking out and having second thoughts just like I did with my band: maybe I can do it on my own, maybe I should just buy an elliptical trainer, maybe . . .

But I know this will be a good thing.

[trouble 0]

I had the band and went from the band to the sleeve at the end of July this year. I had my surgery on a Tuesday. The week before I was soooo scared. By Thursday of the week before I was going to call and cancel my surgery. Then I decided not to be hasty and talked myself into waiting and knew I could cancel right up to the last minute. I prayed constantly about it and by Friday I was calm and sure about my decision. I wasn't even nervous the morning of surgery. The prayer time about it really helped. Now I'm 2 1/2 months out and it's the best thing I've done. I feel great. It's totally different that the band. With the band food got stuck all the time and I had heart burn and felt bad and then gained 60 of the 100 lbs that I lost back. With the sleeve I don't feel any different than the normal I felt before my band. It's been wonderful to feel good again. I"m 2 1/2 months out and I've lost 40 lbs. I've stalled for 2 week intervals too so though I get frustrated feeling I'm losing slow when I stop and think about it 40 lbs in 2 1/2 months is a lot. Good luck and don't worry it will be great!!