Scared this won't work

[sandra305 54]

Now that my surgery date is set in stone, I'm beginning to think "what if this doesn't work?" Like I spend a chunk of money on a procedure and it doesn't do what I hoped it would. Maybe I'm just overthinking and I'm just so used to myself not ever losing the amount of weight I wished to. It's hard to think of an operation like VSG to actually work when I've been overweight my whole life. I just don't want to screw myself over. Have any of you been in this mood?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Normal pre-op anxiety. Trust the evidence - you will fine.

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

18 minutes ago, sandra305 said:

Now that my surgery date is set in stone, I'm beginning to think "what if this doesn't work?" Like I spend a chunk of money on a procedure and it doesn't do what I hoped it would. Maybe I'm just overthinking and I'm just so used to myself not ever losing the amount of weight I wished to. It's hard to think of an operation like VSG to actually work when I've been overweight my whole life. I just don't want to screw myself over. Have any of you been in this mood?

The "what if " scenario can preoccupy your mind a bit. I also had the fear of the unknown outcome of surgery.

It's normal to have some anxiety of any surgery procedure. It can get you second guessing your decision. Know that your surgery team is going to take great care of you before, during and after your surgery.

The reason I had surgery is that I failed on my own so many times. This has been a long term solution to lose and maintain my weight. Three years out I still don't regret my decision.

I hope you will let yourself have some excitement about Getting your health back, Being able to do things that people take for granted and living an amazing life.

You deserve this opportunity!

[sandra305 54]

50 minutes ago, jenn1 said:

The "what if " scenario can preoccupy your mind a bit. I also had the fear of the unknown outcome of surgery.

It's normal to have some anxiety of any surgery procedure. It can get you second guessing your decision. Know that your surgery team is going to take great care of you before, during and after your surgery.

The reason I had surgery is that I failed on my own so many times. This has been a long term solution to lose and maintain my weight. Three years out I still don't regret my decision.

I hope you will let yourself have some excitement about Getting your health back, Being able to do things that people take for granted and living an amazing life.

You deserve this opportunity!

Thank you! This is exactly why I opted for the surgery as well- due to so many failed attempts of trying on my own. Surgery was my last resort, but I saw so many people with high success rates and even better happiness. That's exactly what I want. I just want to be healthy, look better, feel better, and not worry about future health risks.

[kittymommy 22]

The "what if " scenario can preoccupy your mind a bit. I also had the fear of the unknown outcome of surgery.
It's normal to have some anxiety of any surgery procedure. It can get you second guessing your decision. Know that your surgery team is going to take great care of you before, during and after your surgery.
The reason I had surgery is that I failed on my own so many times. This has been a long term solution to lose and maintain my weight. Three years out I still don't regret my decision.
I hope you will let yourself have some excitement about Getting your health back, Being able to do things that people take for granted and living an amazing life.
You deserve this opportunity!

@jenn1 - how much did you lose in 3 years? I am just beginning my process and my surgeon is looking at surgery around end of January 2018 - beginning February 2018. I have my endoscopy on Tuesday

[teedsg 253]

Now that my surgery date is set in stone, I'm beginning to think "what if this doesn't work?" Like I spend a chunk of money on a procedure and it doesn't do what I hoped it would. Maybe I'm just overthinking and I'm just so used to myself not ever losing the amount of weight I wished to. It's hard to think of an operation like VSG to actually work when I've been overweight my whole life. I just don't want to screw myself over. Have any of you been in this mood?

You will be just fine. Just trust and believe you have made the right decision. I never knew anyone personally who had the surgery. I researched for a year and then, I went through the steps. I prayed about it and I didn't hear a No, so, I kept going. Next thing I know, I was in surgery and all was well. I'm almost 9 weeks out and haven't been a size 16 in 9 years. Haven't weighed 209 in 9 years. So, I understand how you feel, just trust the process and know you have the best surgeon's in your area. I'm rooting for you!

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[Healthy_life2 8,327]

1 hour ago, kittymommy said:

@jenn1 - how much did you lose in 3 years? I am just beginning my process and my surgeon is looking at surgery around end of January 2018 - beginning February 2018. I have my endoscopy on Tuesday

I got to goal less than a year.

With this process never compare your rate of weight loss with anyone else. It will make you crazy..lol All of us have different body physiology. We lose at different rates.

It's not a race. It's not how fast it's the fact you are losing weight.

[Nataliesmom 112]

I have that, what if it doesn’t work for me scenario running in my head too. My father told me for so many years that I’m a failure and will never amount to anything that I’ve actually believed it for so long. He’s been gone for almost 18 years I’m just starting to come out of my shell that yes I can do it, I’m not a failure. I will succeed and so you will.