Scared

[tish76 0]

Tommorow is my surgery date and im soooo scared especially cause different family members are just as worried and saying when u wake up u can always change ur mind.....my boyfriend is so upset something may happen

[coloradobanding 5]

Tish,

It is perfectly normal to be scared, especially when you have less-than-supportive people around you.

You will likely feel like you made a mistake or want to "duck and run", all normal. I can tell you that this surgery has some of the lowest risk rates as far as surgeries go. The majority of people were scared and felt like "what the hell did I do to myself" for the first week after, all normal.

I can tell you it was the ABSOLUTE BEST decision I EVER made for myself and I recommend it to everyone that will listen. I think back to my post-op days in "bandster hell" where I literally thought I made the biggest mistake of my life. And I DID have really supportive people around me. It is not easy. It is scary, but you CAN do this and succeed.

Try to remember why you went through all this in the first place..to lose weight and get healthy. That will get you through the tough times ahead, but it DOES get better. A positive mental attitude will get your through it all. If you're REALLY unsure about the surgery, you can always post pone it until you are 100% sure. Whatever you decide, Best Wishes!!!

[lacasst 1]

Try not to be scared just keep positive and think of all the great things that are in store for you!! I'm almost 5 months out and loving my band!! I've lost almost 60 lbs and am feeling great. It hasn't always been the easiest journey but it is one that I would definitely take again.My family too was worried & had concerns but they have really come around.Sometimes we have to put ourselves first and do what is best for us!! Because we deserve to be happy too!!:confused: Keep your chin up and things are going to be just great,you'll see!!