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    Default I'm scared.

    I'm so scared of having surgery. I'm so over this battle with my weight and my husband and I have talked about it and we both know that I wont be able to loose the weight "the old fashioned" way. In the back of my mind I think that I'm being selfish by putting my life at risk so that I can be 140 lbs again. I don't like going anywhere because I know people look at me and and wonder what the hell happend to me! Ive gained 75 lbs in the past 4 years and it keeps going up and up! I feel awful all the time. I feel like there is a person inside me that wants to get out and LIVE!!! My family loves me unconditionally and I know that, but I'm unhappy and just want to be happy again. Removing 3/4 of ones stomach seems so drastic that I don't think I've got my head wrapped around it yet... Not to mention infection, blood clots and the things that can go wrong. Anywho, thats how I'm feeling today. I so proud of you that have had the surgery. You are so brave.



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    Welcome! I'm almost a week post op.. The surgery isnt scary at all...the pain for me was very minimal and it is so short 35 minutes in surgery! You start to feel good each day and I feel quite good and 'normal' today! A bit tender bruising on stomach but other than that..my fluids go down very well!! The only complaint i have is the first few days realizing you have a liquid diet for a little bit..but I try to tell myself ..I will be able to eat food soon.. so I'd recommend it..I too just spent years yo-yoing and losing weight but not able to maintain it..

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    The risk of dying from obesity-related issues is far greater than the risks of surgery. Remember that. And the chances that you can lose the amount of weight you need to lose and keep it off successfully without the surgery are about 3%...ONLY THREE PERCENT! Some apprehension is normal, but if you are truly frightened, discuss your fears with your doctor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MoreFitDiane View Post
    The risk of dying from obesity-related issues is far greater than the risks of surgery. Remember that. And the chances that you can lose the amount of weight you need to lose and keep it off successfully without the surgery are about 3%...ONLY THREE PERCENT! Some apprehension is normal, but if you are truly frightened, discuss your fears with your doctor.
    What she said!!!!


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    Default Re: I'm scared.

    I agree, i was there with you, but like they all said the things you can die from or get from being overwieght, out way the risks, trust me I have the worst fear of death, but being so heavy, made everything so much harder. it is not so bad, kinda of sore afterward, but you have the support group behind you and they will be there for you. my husband was there for me and helped me so much, i couldn't thank him enough. but to live the life to the fullest and enjoy each day more with your family and friends. I think at the end of the day, it is so worth it...... my doctor did tell me you will come to a point after surgery where you are thinking what was I thinking, but it does pass......Good Luck to you, i wish you all the best....(ps i tried to back out when I got to the hosptial, but you don't spend so much time planning to back out)


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    Default Re: I'm scared.

    I feel as you did before your surgery. I know the only way I will ever get back to a normal weight is through this surgery. At certain points I though doing this was giving in and being a failure but now that I know more and what changes I will be making and how difficult and rare it is for people to lose all the weight they wish to with dieting and weight loss plans I am OK with this surgery now. I am 36 with a 14 month old son and last summer broke both feet, had 3 surgeries ( 2 were for an abscess and a cyst removal from my lower back) and the c-section. I couldn't walk,sit, stand or take care of my child and was locked in my house for 4 months. Now my hip goes out. my knees go out and my size 7 feet (right one has screws in it) can't support my weight. I have started a list of all the things I will be happy I can do again and those I will be happy to never have to do again. Your journey has started since surgery and I greatly admire you and anyone who chooses this and will be happier for it. I look forward to my surgery and having all these great changes occur. =0)




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    Thank you! I have felt the exact same way and will have the surgery on Wed. April 6th. It helps to know there is so much support here!
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    I understand your feelings. I got the band, had it removed 6 weeks later due to infection and am now waiting to get the sleeve. I am looking forward to lower blood pressure and no more sleep apnea!!! I am at risk every day due to my weight so, I made the choice to get help to lose it. Come on July!

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