Ack! Cold Feet!

OceanGal · July 10, 2008

OK...I have ALMOST finished all the prereqs for surgery...just need to get my medical history faxed to my surgeon from my PCP and attend two support groups...

Should be easy-peasy right?????

Nope! I just can't make myself call my PCP for my records. I am usually a very take-the-bull-by-the-horns kinda gal. Nothing really holds me back from doing what I want to do......except this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeesh...and I am really getting fed up with myself.

All I have to do is get my head in the right place to get over this hurdle. Has anyone else suffered from cold feet???

theherd · July 10, 2008

YES!!! I just cancelled my surgery today,and was scheduled for the 14th.I just can't go thru with it,and am not prepared for the total lifestyle change that you have to do with this surgery.

I thought I was,but after a lot of soul searching and research,in which I did for over 4 months day in and day out,I decided it was just not for me.I know 3 people that have had the surgery and have done GREAT.

Just because it is not for me,does not mean that it is not for everyone.

I just know what is right for myself.I am not prepared for some of the problems that might arise after the surgery,and then again there may be no problems.

I wish all of you good luck who take on this endeavor,because it is no piece of cake,and hope all of you meet or exceed your goal.

Like I said it is just not for me.I was not worried in the least about the surgery,just the after affects.

So, good luck to all of you bandsters,and go get em.

Long2BFree · July 10, 2008

I am one week away from surgery and am having some second thoughts. I keep thinking about the foods that I won't be able to eat but it seems that I'm mosting focusing on short-term can't haves instead of thinking what I can have later. I think I'm starting to mourn the loss of my best friend... food. I know that I HAVE to do this because my health is suffering from being overweight.