Nervous about procedure

[dravin77 10]

I've gone up and down with weight, highest 370, lowest 260. I'm currently at 320.00 and scared to death to go back to 370. my insurance has approved once before but I decided not to go through with surgery. I live in San Diego area, anyone have any advice or suggestions for me. Thank you

[starr1202 38]

Make a list pros and cons and really think about the benefits of the surgery and If u have any health problems that surgery will benefit you. I also backed out of surgery a year prior to my surgery. I had never had surgery and was scared to death about it an now even though I had gotten a leak and 1 surgery turned into 4 I highly regret that I didn't have my surgery sooner. It was the best decision I made. 10 months post op and down 92 pounds. Good luck

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[dravin77 10]

Thank you so much, I think I'm more scared of complications.

[T'snewstart 251]

I've gone up and down with weight, highest 370, lowest 260. I'm currently at 320.00 and scared to death to go back to 370. my insurance has approved once before but I decided not to go through with surgery. I live in San Diego area, anyone have any advice or suggestions for me. Thank you

I backed out of the surgery 2 times. The 3 rd time was the charm. Fear can be nasty sometimes. For myself I had to get in touch with what I was afraid of. When my fears of not having the surgery and what my life would be like without the surgery out weighed the problems with having the surgery it was easy. Gosh I hope that makes sense. Let me try to clarity this. The first two times I was afraid of the procedure and what complications I might have after ward. Then after time had past and I had lost and regained the weight several times other fears developed. This time my fears were ..what if I continue on the road.... this extra wieght will slowly immobilized me. The fear of living a more and more shallow.life out weighed everything else. Oh my I hope that makes sense and helps.a bit. Best Wishes to you.

[dravin77 10]

I backed out of the surgery 2 times. The 3 rd time was the charm. Fear can be nasty sometimes. For myself I had to get in touch with what I was afraid of. When my fears of not having the surgery and what my life would be like without the surgery out weighed the problems with having the surgery it was easy. Gosh I hope that makes sense. Let me try to clarity this. The first two times I was afraid of the procedure and what complications I might have after ward. Then after time had past and I had lost and regained the weight several times other fears developed. This time my fears were ..what if I continue on the road.... this extra wieght will slowly immobilized me. The fear of living a more and more shallow.life out weighed everything else. Oh my I hope that makes sense and helps.a bit. Best Wishes to you.

How long since your surgery? How much weight did you lose?

[T'snewstart 251]

How long since your surgery? How much weight did you lose?

Almost 11 months and I have lost 125 lbs so far. I have 39 lbs left to go.

[dravin77 10]

Wow that's awesome! I have my orientation on wed, I have to do it again since it's been a year since I went through the process.

[T'snewstart 251]

One of my biggest fears turned out to be the silliest. I was worried I would not be able to.give up.diet soda. I could easily drink a six pack a day. Now I do not even miss it at all. My tastes changed after surgery. I never thought I would see that day..

[T'snewstart 251]

Wow that's awesome! I have my orientation on wed, I have to do it again since it's been a year since I went through the process.

You got this... I am in your. Corner...

[dravin77 10]

Thank you!

[dravin77 10]

My surgery was approved and it's scheduled for November 6th!

[JessFinch 12]

Yay! Everything will go just fine. Congrats!

[dravin77 10]

Thank you!