Surgery in 2 days

[bigcat152 1]

My surgery is in 2 days on 1/3. I’m freaking out! I’m second guessing myself and wondering if I’m making the right decision. I’m 6’5” 360 and I’ve been big football player my entire life. I’m afraid of losing too much weight too fast and excess skin. I was just talking to my wife and considering backing out. It’s been such a long process and I’d hate to do that. Any advice?

[Brittanyblue 55]

In my opinion you worked too hard to give up a couple days before surgery. You deserve this.

[dolphin839 15]

I happen to agree with Brittany Blue. My surgery is tomorrow morning first thing and I have been freaking out over the surgery, but today I'm at peace, From what I hear this is perfectly normal and the feeling of backing out does go away.

Maybe my surgical team did me a favor by making me the first patient tomorrow?

Think back to what motivated you to have the surgery in the first place. Don't you want a long healthy life with your wife? Sure you do. I've been worried about excess skin too but my Bariatric nurse said it doesn't happen to everyone. It may not happen to you.

This year is our year to shine! Keep your eyes on the prize at the end of the journey.

[Brittanyblue 55]

18 minutes ago, dolphin839 said:

I happen to agree with Brittany Blue. My surgery is tomorrow morning first thing and I have been freaking out over the surgery, but today I'm at peace, From what I hear this is perfectly normal and the feeling of backing out does go away.

Maybe my surgical team did me a favor by making me the first patient tomorrow?

Think back to what motivated you to have the surgery in the first place. Don't you want a long healthy life with your wife? Sure you do. I've been worried about excess skin too but my Bariatric nurse said it doesn't happen to everyone. It may not happen to you.

This year is our year to shine! Keep your eyes on the prize at the end of the journey.

Early appointments are the best! I didnt get an early appointment so I had all day to think about it. But once the time came, it literally flew by. Happy new year to a new you!

[Lotte22 37]

I had doubts too. Then I made a list of all the pros and cons and compared them. Somehow writing it out made me able to view the decision more objectively rather than from a place of panic. Once I decided to do the surgery, I made a video just for myself. In it I spoke to my post op self reminding me why I did this. I also did a full body shot at the end. I’m a week post op now and the video has kept me strong and on track. I highly suggest it. Also, this surgery isn’t for everyone, so if you decide not to do it, there’s no shame in that either.

[Beardman 52]

I was super freaked out a few weeks ago and had a few thoughts of not going through with the surgery. I had some of the same thoughts as you as I have always been a big guy, not tall like you, but big (5' 10", 325). I decided I would rather be too skinny than deal with being to large for plane seats, riding amusement park rides with my kids, being the biggest guy in the meetings at work, and the general health issues that come with obesity as I get older (40 is just around the corner). One huge motivating factor is thinking about being there for my kids growing up and being healthy enough to enjoy my grandkids to the fullest in my later years. I think a list like Lotte22 mentioned is a good idea to keep your goals in focus. I don't regret my surgery at this point, but I'm really early on just enjoying the scale going down for the first time in a decade.