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I am new here and haven't posted much....but yesterday when I was driving home from work I had an emotional breakdown!!! I just wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way??? I started beating myself up for "letting myself get this way" and needing surgery to help fix me!!! I started feeling selfish for putting my family through this with me!!! And the thoughts of "what if something goes wrong" won't get out of my head!!! I know why i am doing this and I want to be healthy more than anything but I guess i'm just scared!!!! Anyone else feeling the same????

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I am new here and haven't posted much....but yesterday when I was driving home from work I had an emotional breakdown!!! I just wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way??? I started beating myself up for "letting myself get this way" and needing surgery to help fix me!!! I started feeling selfish for putting my family through this with me!!! And the thoughts of "what if something goes wrong" won't get out of my head!!! I know why i am doing this and I want to be healthy more than anything but I guess i'm just scared!!!! Anyone else feeling the same????

This is my first reply on this site. I know how you are feeling sweetie. I had a previous husband pass away and the thought of my kids losing another parent is too scary for me to bear. I too am very scared. My thirteen year old told me something very valuable. He said mom if you don't have the surgery, you may die young. I want you to live as long as possible. I guess he is a very smart boy. I also think that if it truly is our time to go we can do nothing about it. It is hard to go through all of this but mostly I wanted you to know I am going through all of the same thoughts as you and they haven't scheduled my surgery yet. Hope this helps and hope you feel beter :)

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I think you need to read your two favorite quotes...over and over.

Yes, reaction is completely normal as you are having an optional surgery. Suggest you write down why you want this surgery and why you need this surgery. Be honest, putting down shopping in junior section is okay. Next, since you are new to site, read some of the NSV (non scale victory) posts by scrolling down. These are my sleeve brother and sisters getting excited over more than just a pound weight loss on the scale. Be excited, a new you is close at hand - insert your two favorite quotes please here. :)

I love my sleeve and have no regrets. Best wishes and keep us posted.

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That is completely normal - I was in a bad state for a week before surgery. Take care of yourself and you will be alright.

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Thanks for the replies!!!! I guess I am "normal" after all...lol!!! It might just be the lack of solid foods making me emotional...haha!!! Thanks again!!! I'll keep ya posted!!! Good luck to everyone!!!

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