What am i doing? i am terrified!

[BigFatLoser 331]

Wow - I would give anything really to even lose 20 pounds!! I'm not setting my standards low but seeing a difference in my clothes or scale would make me the happiest person ever. It's been ages since I felt comfortable in my own skin. Actually' date=' I don't even remember if I ever felt that. I am ready for the surgery - I know I'm doing the right thing for myself and I know it will probably be the best thing I ever do for ME! I wish I can just relax a little and only focus on the positive that I do acknowledge deep down inside. You really are an inspiration too and thank you so much for the message [/quote']

20 pounds? Easy!!!! I lost 18 my first week!!!

I had a rough couple days post op because I HATE nausea. But it's better everyday. I'm 2 weeks 5 days out and doing great. Head hunger is getting better. Energy getting better. And I'm down 22 pounds.

Usually you won't remember getting put to sleep before the surgery, but the first bit of consciousness will more than likely be a little painful. You'll drift in and out of sleep for a few hours. And then they'll take you to your room and you'll slowly start to wake up and then you'll be getting familiar with your pain meds. Day 2 seems to be the worst for everyone. Get through that and you'll be just fine. Good luck!!!! You'll do great!!!

[LynnD 7]

I know this sounds trite and silly' date=' but i honestly never ever ever imagined the success I have had. I feel like a woman again instead of an blob. I haven't been this thin since i was 22 - I am 48 now.

I was more terrified of this surgery then I could imagine. I feared I would so regret cutting out a portion of a perfectly good organ. Then, I started thinking, no my stomach was not "perfectly good" in fact, it was defective. It was hungry all the time and was way too big. Good riddance!!!

Honestly, even just losing a good portion of your excess weight is amazing. My high blood pressure, sleep apnea and all sorts of other demons just disappeared when I got under 200#-225# range. Now, even though my BMI is still sligthly above normal, I feel like a million bucks, I can wear dresses and just feel so great.

When the fear overtakes you, just remember the great success the future holds for you. You too can have your life transformed![/quote']

I'm sure I will feel the same way once I'm done with the surgery. Ah, can't imagine being able to wear whatever I want and feel healthier and lighter!! I'm glad you are feeling that way

[LynnD 7]

20 pounds? Easy!!!! I lost 18 my first week!!!

I had a rough couple days post op because I HATE nausea. But it's better everyday. I'm 2 weeks 5 days out and doing great. Head hunger is getting better. Energy getting better. And I'm down 22 pounds.

Usually you won't remember getting put to sleep before the surgery' date=' but the first bit of consciousness will more than likely be a little painful. You'll drift in and out of sleep for a few hours. And then they'll take you to your room and you'll slowly start to wake up and then you'll be getting familiar with your pain meds. Day 2 seems to be the worst for everyone. Get through that and you'll be just fine. Good luck!!!! You'll do great!!![/quote']

Thanks for the heads up about post op

18 pounds in the first week? That's awesome!!! If I lose around the same even in a month I'll be sooooo happy!! This is good news that I won't even know when they are about to put me to sleep. I'm pretty sure my anxiety will be sky high as they prep me for anesthesia. Thanks a lot for the message!

[amcguire34 0]

I was so scared too... I really do understand. I am sharing my before and current photos with you as inspiration... it is soooo worth it! This surgery can change your life - for the better! i would do it 10 times over if I had to!!!!

Amazing!!! You look great and like a completely different person!! Great job!

[Colemon70 87]

I was so scared too... I really do understand. I am sharing my before and current photos with you as inspiration... it is soooo worth it! This surgery can change your life - for the better! i would do it 10 times over if I had to!!!!

You look great