Scared. Terrified.

A very normal response to having surgery, any type of surgery.

I would suggest that you prepare an Advanced Directive and make a will if you haven't already.  This is a great time to take care of issues that most of us would prefer to avoid.  It's a step to being proactive in your life, which is what having WLS is as well.

VSG has a lower mortality rate than gall bladder surgery.  Only in very rare instances does something go wrong.  Focus on the positive things that it will bring to your life  

As I was waiting 'in line' for my surgery in the pre op room I became so scared I convinced myself I needed to just get up and walk out. I didn't. I prayed and felt calmer. The surgery was successful. I now thank God every day for keeping me calm enough to go through with it. Hang in there. YOU GOT THIS!   

This is almost funny to me because I realize we all go through these feelings. I posted something similar like a week ago. My surgery was Tuesday and guess what? I made it. :)

I did wake up in quite a bit of pain but the doctors did everything and I mean EVERYTHING they could to make me feel more comfortable. It seems like a distant memory now only a few days out and I'm excited for my future. You will do fine. (((Hugs)))

Same here.  I was surprised because surgery has never scared me before.  This time I was going in a mom to two babies.  I felt guilty that if I died I was leaving two orphans because I couldn't keep the weight off on my own.  So I wrote out detailed instructions to my mom in case something should happen, letters to my kids and tried to prepare for the worst. That actually made me feel a little better.  I remember two people who were never really affectionate being super loving to me the days before surgery (and no one knew I was having the surgery so it was even more shocking)...I got even more scared!  Then I realised that my time, Destiny, date, whatever you want to call it, it's already determined.  I can't change it.  So I said a prayer, went in and came out fine.  Thank God.  You'll be fine too :)

Well today is your day and I am believing all went well. Now let the games begin. Good luck. Tomorrow Is my 1 month surgiversay and I am glad it is behind me. 👍