haven't been banded

[can't_decide 0]

i have been to the meeting and got everything required for the surgery....have been sitting on it for 2 months now and haven't sent it in. i am so scared....i have kids, is it worth the risk.....i just cant seem to bring myself to send the papers, fear of rejection and the unknown i guess. any advice? thanks

[greeneyez 3]

HI can't decide,

I understand how you feel, it is a big decision. For me, it is more of a risk if I don't do it. I guess you will never know if you are approved, unless you send it in. You can always change your mind anytime before the surgery. Good luck,

Jen

[heyhon63 1]

what are you afraid of? The procedure? I don't know if this will help you, but I have never had any kind of anything done to me. No broken bones no surgeries. In fact the only time I have been in the hospital is One over night stay for the birth of my son and to visit other people LOL I am so convinced this is soooo safe that I am not scared in the least. My Dr told me the worst thing that he has happen is three of people had infection around the port area and they just go in and move it to a different location. For me the positive far out way the negative. Ultimately you have to do what is best for you. I would not even consider bypass the risk were to high for me but many people have had it done...it's not for me though. This on the other hand I can do. My biggest worry is, if I will be in alot of pain after wards. Do more research, talk to more people, people who have had it done, talk to your doctors. I did so much research and have read through these forums and my PCP Dr, one of her nurses had bypass I talked to her about it even though it was bypass. I hope this helps. I haven't been approved yet so my help and advise can only so far.