Fear of Gastric ByPass

Aug 24, 2012

I know this sound weird but I am deathly afraid for the Gastric Bypass.  I know it is my only option at this point but that doesn't mean I have to like it.  My reasons for getting WLS in the first place are still valid.  I want to be able to move around like a normal person.  I want to be able get down on the floor with my grandchildren and be able to get back up again.  I want to be able to see them grow up and have children of their own.  At the weight I am at now that will not be a possiblity.  I am already 20 years ahead of my mother with all my health complications.  That is scary on its own.  I know if I do not do something I may not make it many more years.  I had the Lapband and it just did not work for me.  I am sure some of it was my fault, I accept that.  If I do not suck up my fear and quite neveling like a baby I will never have the life I want for my retirement years.  I am not that old only 51 but I am not getting any younger.  I am getting drippy just writing this. Drip Drip.  But I will do it wheather I want to or not.  I have talked with my family and they all support my decision and told me they will be on me like white on rice if I do not do what I am suppose to this time.  I am already approved by my insurance company I just need to set the date now.  I see my surgeon on 9/13 for a consult.  We will see what that brings.  "Through all things he will strengthen me. . ."

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