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    Exclamation two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    I have had a few people telling me not to get it.. that I might died and that they heard this or that bout this person who did it and died. I was so comfortable with my decision to get the sleeve and worked hard to get were I am but, NOW I'm so so scared. What do I do? I don't want to die.. I just want to live a better life being healthier. Why can't people support me. I need to hear the good and the bad. Please share




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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    There's always risks with surgery - that's a fact. I was most scared of a leak and that made me so so strict in my pre op and post op diet.
    I'm sure you have a good surgeon.
    It's normal to be scared, and it's easy to focus on the one story out of the millions of successful stories..
    For me, I'd do it all again!
    Good luck!


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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    My doctor said you are taking a greater risk being obese than you are having the surgerIy. (I'm scared to death too, but doing it!)

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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    There are always risks involved when you have surgery, but if you have a good doctor and follow the program you should be fine. Remember there those peolpe out there that will always tell you the bad. Just think how great you will feel when you reach your goal. Best wishes.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member WayLessInNH's Avatar
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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    I have to agree with the others that their are always risks involved but........being obese has more risks.



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    I too was scared to have the surgery and read this and that but then I really thought hard about my life as it was. It was then that I realized I was more afraid of not having it than having it. Like with any surgery there are risks, but the risk is not as large as some would have you think. Some of the people trying to get you not to do it are doing it out of genuine concern for you and others out of jealously that you will no longer be the fat girl of the group and others out of fear of the unknown. The bottom line is you need to do what is right for you, at one point you obviously thought this was it. Do your own research and come to your own conclusion. My decision was made when I could no long see my self living past the day I was currently alive on. Every single pain twitch or nitch I had I assumed that was going to be it and my kids were going to find me dead on the floor. Thats when I knew that it was best for me.


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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    Follow the rules, get a good surgeon, read anything u can get on ur Dr including blogs, follow post op regime, make sure u have good follow up and good communication post op with ur surgeon...these will help to lower and risk that may happen. I'm sure all will be fine



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    You have a higher risk of dying in a car accident than from having surgery. And, if your BMI is over 40, you increase your risk of dying in an accident by 50%. Tell them they should be more worried about you driving!



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    Isn't it strange how the people we care about makes us feel sometimes? My daughter had the sleeve done in March and she is doing really great. Please don't let them change your mind. Your health and feelings are more important. Can they be jealous? Several times I did lose about 10 pounds then my "friends" are said I looked to skinny. I need to lose 100 pounds for my health. What will they say then? I come from a large family and I know I will hear about having another surgery from some of them. My health is more important then "friends or family" who wouldn't support me. You will get plently of support here.


    I am 5'1' tall and have a small frame.

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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    If you're worried, make a list. On one side list all the possible side effects death included. On the other side write down all the obesity related complicated conditions that can also result in death. Diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and the rest of them. Then look and make your decision. It seems to me that you may just have people giving your conflicting ideas. At the end of the day this is your journey, and only YOU can decide.



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    I am thinking the same way as many here. Weigh the risk of surgery vs the risks of obesity. I hope you come to a peaceful decision on what is the right thing for you. Wishing you all the best!


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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    i think it only normal to be scared, i know i was a bundle of nerves, did a lot of praying about my surgery

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    Gastric Sleeve Member gracesvelasquez's Avatar
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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    thank you for all your comments. I have thought about it and will continue to think about my decision up to Oct. 3rd. My thought is I have to do what I have to do for me. I appreciate all your comments and support. You have no idea how much of a weight off my shoulders your words have been. Just knowing that someone understand how I feel makes the world of difference. Thank you



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    I think your right .. I think jealousy is playing a big part and that makes me sad. I won't be that fat girl in the group anymore and I can't wait.



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    Default Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    there are risks everyday of our lives, we all are afraid of the unknown, you have to think positive and think of what it is that you want. Not what others want. I to was scared to death about having the surgery and I went to Mexico! But I knew in my heart that I wouldn't be around to enjoy life if I didn't have this surgery. I had real bad health issues that were affecting my everyday life. Each and everyone on this forum had a fear, but in the end I would say about 98 percent of the people were happier than before surgery. Talk with your dr about your concerns, and hopefully if he is truely a great dr he will assure you that things will be ok. my dr took time to sit with me and explain things which helped me tremendously! Please know that everyone on this forum are here for you and support you. One thing I did was when I was ready to go under, I thought about my family, my grandchild and how much better I was going to be after surgery, and how I was going to be able to do things with each of them like I never did before! Good luck to you!



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