Anyone was so concerned/scared that they almost changed their minds? I have several people in my life who are trying convinced not to do it. " just do it naturally"... "That's cheating." I even had someone tell me that they had a dream that I died from the surgery.
I already have general anxiety so I am even more nervous now... Trying not to have a full on panic attack.

Any advice on how to handle this?

Only my husband knew that the real surgery that I had. I told people at work that I was having some "female related" surgery. I didn't tell my children either, who were away at college. My biggest fear was that I would have complications with the surgery and this would be what I deserved for not leaving good enough alone and going to such a drastic measure as surgery. I'm glad I had the surgery though.Luckily everything went OK. It hasn't helped with my emotional eating, cravings, or food addiction, but I have lost 40 pounds and the fact that you just can't stuff yourself anymore assures some weight loss.