I should know this by now...but....

How many of you had second thoughts and came to close to not doing the surgery? I was in my tub this morning and really wondering what I was about to do? It wasn't enough for me not to go ahead with my plans- but I did question myself. Is this normal?

Wow, I'd think you were weird if you DIDN'T have second thoughts, now and then.  I've been waiting since May, so I've wrestled with my decision a dozen times or more.  But then, I get winded going up a flight of stairs, or struggle to get out of a chair that was just a little too low, or struggle to climb out of the tub, or just catch a glimpse of myself in a store window and see just how wide and thick I've gotten.  I'm tired of being a slave to food, and I'm tired of being tired.  Once I finally got a surgery date, I was petrified, for about two days...but now I'm anxious to get this done!!!  Now, I'm SO looking forward to having this tool to help me live healthy and free of all this excess weight!!! Change is always scary, and this means a BIG change, but I'm worth it, and so are you!   Best wishes, Judith

Lori- SOOOO normal.  On the way to the hospital the morning of my surgery I kept asking myself...is this right? should I be doing this? Even as I was going through the pre-op stuff I had a few moments of panic...but you know what....I was SOOO the right thing to do for me. I'm glad I did it now.  You're normal.... well, as normal as far as there really isn't a true normal in life...maybe I should say you're not unique in your emotions. That's better!

Sweetie everything you feel is normal and do not hesitate to come here and ask questions. I have not had the surgery yet but I know that what you are feeling is normal and expected. I can answer this because I have been with 2 people who have had the surgery and are doing good. They are Kitty kat and my husband and I am starting to think about it again. As soon as I get new insurance I will be looking into getting the surgery. Have a nice weekend and do not worry too much everything will be ok.

Lori, I have surgery on Friday, and if today is the first day you've had those questions, consider yourself lucky!!!  I think it is normal to have those thoughts.  I question myself all the time.  But, remember the reasons you decided to do this in the first place.  Have they changed?  Probably not, if you're like me.  The nerves will settle, the surgery will come and go, and the journey will continue!!  Best of luck and God Bless.  I'll be praying for you! Tracey