Waaa! Complcations are scary!

[makemyownluck 785]

As professionals, the surgeons HAVE to tell you the risks - otherwise they aren't doing their job. You'd have most of these same risks if you needed surgery for anything - appendix rupture, gall stones, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I have my moments of getting freaked out as well, but I just remind myself that the complication rates are relatively low. And many of the complications are avoided simply by following your post op instructions. It's normal to worry about it. The more you know about the potential complications, the more likely you are to prevent them.

I'm scheduled for May 2nd. Good luck to us all! Sip, sip, sip! Walk, walk, walk!

[RAAinNH 113]

After the surgery, sure to walk as soon and as often as possible. Wear loose clothing and invest in a good pair of surgical compression stockings. Book an isle seat on the plane and get up and walk down the isle and back several times during the flight.

My best wishes for a successful surgery and safe trip!

[Nesa 51]

I was freaking out and having doubts I read that someone started to get seizures. I stopped reading so I wouldn't scare myself more lol. My surgery won't be into August. I'm just thinking positive now and keeping that excited feeling instead of that scary anxious nervous feelings I get when I read the complications.

[Xine78 25]

Had my surgery on the 3rd. So far so good!

[danelle235 79]

Had my surgery on the 3rd. So far so good!

Awesome!!! I'm flying out tomorrow morning and Wednesday is the big day!!