looking for support

[kiki24 0]

I'm so overwhelmed with crazy scared and mixed feelings! Just tell me I'm not alone lol

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

You're not alone! I'm right there with you -- anxious, nervous, excited, wondering what the heck I'm signing up for.... I think you're perfectly normal!

[pjpanda 129]

You are not alone, we've all been there (or are there), It's an emotional journey, I'm not going to lie but it's worth it in the end**

**at least to me it is, I'm only a week out from my surgery but I'm already looking slimmer in my face and feeling better.

[kiki24 0]

I was scheduled for lap band surgery in January but my son became ill and was hospitalized for a bit and I wasn't able to keep the surgery date. Some time has passed and he is better and I decided to change my surgery to the sleeve and I go tomorrow to switch and schedule surgery. I'm just scared that something will happen to me during surgery and I won't wake up and be here for my son. Its driving me up a wall

[ninagirl1332 3]

Being scared is normal. You will all do great. This surgery is minimally invasive and if you understand how to eat and have good support after your surgery you will be fine. I am four weeks out and have lost 40 lbs total. 20 in the pre op phase and 20 since surgery. I would do this all over again on a minute. Just wish I had it done sooner. Stay calm and stay focused on the result of all your prep work. Keep us posted.

[kiki24 0]

Well I went today and switched my surgery from band to sleeve. I talked to the doctor about my concerns and fears and he did a awesome job at making me feel better. Now I'm all ready and scheduled for surgery on 6/26!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Anytime you are put to sleep is a time to be concerned. What I can tell you is that the surgery and recovery from the sleeving (and hernia repairs) was absolutely 10 times easier than my husband and I expected. We had no pain, no nausea, no problem. Since October I have lost 60 lbs, he has lost 90 lbs. Life has changed drastically, with very little effort. Blessings, Linda

[Journey229 15]

My surgery date is June 24th and I'm getting nervous too!! Especially because I have a four year old son.

[kiki24 0]

I feel 90x better about it all after the visit I had today. I know I will be alright. Its all mind over matter. The entire process really is. 2 years now I have been going through this and now I am here and ready

[kiki24 0]

Also not to offend anyone but I am also looking for someone near my age who would be willing to talk? It's always nice to speak to someone close in age who is going through the same things as you!

[LivingFree! 478]

Also not to offend anyone but I am also looking for someone near my age who would be willing to talk? It's always nice to speak to someone close in age who is going through the same things as you!

Have you checked out the Forum here on Bariatric Pal that is Age-Specific (separate forums for those in their twenties, thirties, forties, etc)?

[Beach Lover 1,084]

As you have read you are definitely not alone! If you didn't have these emotions I would wonder why! It is a huge decision to make and a life altering surgery. With that said I was so positive that it was the right decision for me and still had all of the same fears and questions you are going through. It definitely was the right thing for me to do and I have never looked back! It has completely changed my life and you will also!! Good luck with your journey!!

Edited June 1, 2014 by Beach Lover