So, Just How Many Times Did You Freak Out Before Gastric Sleeve Surgery!

[Lissa 2,631]

Ladies, (Seraphina, CoffeeandMagazines, and lml),

I know that all three of you are going to do well through surgery. For coffee, your doc has a point about the estate planning docs. You should have them in place, if only to take your mind off that particular worry. I'll admit I updated mine. It gave me peace of mind.

I think it's more normal to freak out than to be calm at this point. You have each researched your doctor, your hospital and your situation to the point where you are basically comfortable with your decision. Having done that research, I think it's normal to second-guess yourself. Hopefully, you'll be able to resolve those questions before you go in for surgery. OR, you could be like me and still be thinking about those questions as you're being wheeled into the operating room.

You'll still do fine. I can't wait to see all of you on the loser's bench!

[Seraphina 60]

Lissa, thank you for your reassuring words.

I booked my plane ticket (Mexico surgery) no less than five minutes ago. I was having the typical "can't turn back now" anxiety attack. Of course, I'll have another crack at that when they wheel me away.

Honestly, this forum is a sanity saver. Thanks again!

[rhondarina 13]

I have been very nervous about this. Scared of so many things. I'm not really scared of the surgery itself. But I'm going to be going out of state to have it, by myself, to San Jose/SF. I'm just a bit nervous about being able to navigate around the area. I've booked my plane ticket and now I'm trying to figure out the logistics of everything.

[cooper3600 3]

Wow... I was thinking that I was the only one having these feelings... I have been researching WLS for over a year now. I have attended seminars, online researching ect. For the past few months I have been HARD CORE searching for a way out of this unhappy body that I am in. I am not myself and I NEED me back.

I finally tell myself I AM READY.. . So.. To shorten my story, I have a surgery date Dec. 13th. My excitement levels are THROUGH THE ROOF!!! Flight is booked ect. Then last night, Out of nowhere, extreme fear and sadness.. What if... What if I am the .01% that dies during surgery.. How will my family feel?? What if (for some reason) I don't "pass" the pre-op tests ect. and can't have the surgery right then? What if, there is a major complication afterwards? Is it fair for my family to suffer through that? I'm so confused, I've dreamed of this day approching, for many years. And now my fears are leading the so happy thoughts, to sadness? I am hoping that I can get a feeling of comfort, when seeing that I'm not the only one that feels this.. I want to be the happy healthy person that I see in the good dreams.. And I want to be comfortable and happy getting to that day, that changes my life forever..