What did I wait for?

cookiern · May 1, 2015

@@SimplySharon There are risks with so many things in life. Look at Tylenol! But I bet you have taken it in your life time. This is why we have the pre op work up and medical clearance. Unfortunately you don't know that person's medical history or general health. I wish you the best and hope you will let me know when your post op! Good luck.

Brigiter · May 3, 2015

Thank you for sharing, my surgery is scheduled May 5th I can't believe it's happening I already have a Lapband, it has given me some problems so going in to revision to sleeve, I am panicking, Lapband surgery was much easier, I guess the fact of getting my stomach cut escalates the panic to another level. I'm praying for strength to not chicken out, my Wheight is currently out of control due to the Lapband had to be unfilled, gain 20 pounds in 5 month... Trying hard not to and working out a lot I still gained them! Reading this thread made me realize my feelings & fears are more common than what I thought, I am fearful to have a nervous breakdown this Tuesday and not follow through with the surgery, but if I do I will never forgive myself!

I am finding comfort in prayers and positive thoughts!

Thank you again for sharing and being supportive through your own experiences.

cookiern · May 3, 2015

@Brigiter Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. I focused on "getting my stomach cut" also, and it was a big part of my fear. The surgery was not as bad as I had imagined. Just an FYI, I know someone who recently had the revision from lapband to sleeve and she told me the lapband was worse than the sleeve surgery! Good luck! I am sure you will do fine. 2 days to go. I will be thinking of you and sending prayers on 5/5!