morphing Mo 12 Posted December 16, 2018 Don't know if I'm ready. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted December 16, 2018 Don't worry, a lot of people get chilly feet, but very very few cancel. I think I asked on another thread which procedure were you fearful of? I fought long, I fought hard to get my procedure, I never was chilly footed but many are. It is a profoundly life changing situation you are heading towards. But would I return to how I was before my surgery, No No a million and half times No. I was 365 pounds at my highest, had worn out 2 knees, had to have them replaced, I was so sick and tired of being sick and 😫 tired. Every day was a struggle to move, I spent time lying down, because it hurt too much to be up, even sitting. I was ru,bing out of energy, any exertion and I was out of breath, people around me dropping like flies and I wasn't sure I might not be next. Tried every diet known to man, even tried starving myself. My quality of life was abysmal but a spark inside me Dr used not to give up. And I was older than many programs cut-off age, so I had an uphill battle to find one to give me a fighting chance, had to prove my worthiness, but on September 5th 2018 at 7AM , my Wonder Wednesday, my SURGIBIRTHDAY occured. And I have not had the smoothest of healing journeys, indeed I am still healing, but I am also 110 or so pounds below that Horrible for Me High Weight, and each day is a new day , I have a future and I will stick with it until my goal is reached, may be 18 months instead of a year, you do lose at a slower rate, but still you do lose. And the world that once counted me out will realize the folly of such thinking, for Frustr8 has a lot to offer. Want to join me on this trek to health? Always looking for more friends!😝🍀I think I'm pretty lucky to have done what I have. 2 morphing Mo and ABawdyMermaid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morphing Mo 12 Posted December 17, 2018 I know how you feel. I have to plan my every move. I am tired of feeling tired. I'm ready for a change but my health is so complicated. I can't afford to end up in worst shape than I'm already in right now. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABawdyMermaid 70 Posted December 18, 2018 I know the feeling! Mine is coming up in mid-January and I am still questioning whether or not this is something I truly wish to go through with, but only because I think I'm having cold feet? It's something I definitely DO want to go through with, but it doesn't make me any less nervous or scared.Sent from my H60-L04 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MONA H. 27 Posted December 19, 2018 Don't know if I'm ready. [emoji19] Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile appHaving doubt or buyers remorse is normal before any surgery. Fear of complications is natural... but what if you don't have the surgery? How much longer can your body hold up like this? Are you unhappy or miserable with your weight? If not now... then when?? Best of luck... you got this!Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyndieRI 251 Posted December 19, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 16:15, morphing Mo said: Don't know if I'm ready. [emoji19] Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile appI understand. But I’ll just say this - I had surgery 10/10/18 and my ONLY regret is I didn’t do it years ago. And I think you will find that most people feel the same way. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morphing Mo 12 Posted December 20, 2018 Having doubt or buyers remorse is normal before any surgery. Fear of complications is natural... but what if you don't have the surgery? How much longer can your body hold up like this? Are you unhappy or miserable with your weight? If not now... then when?? Best of luck... you got this!Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile appThanks Mona you are right. My body has been through so much already. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morphing Mo 12 Posted December 23, 2018 I'm one day closer to being ready. It so real once I filed for FMLA at work. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morphing Mo 12 Posted December 25, 2018 Merry Christmas!Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites