You need to really assess your situation and I hope you're well informed about what you're getting yourself into. Your life is going to change drastically. You will have to eat differently for the rest of your life. Are you really ready for that? You definitely should not take this lightly and if you are that scared, you might want to wait. But only you can make that decision.
With that said, I'll relate my own experience. This was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was 110 pounds overweight and have about 21 pounds to get to my goal. I had my surgery on election day. I am thrilled to feel like a normal person again. I can fit in chairs without my ass hanging out the sides. I can cross my legs. I can walk up the stairs without groaning. But there are a lot of sacrifices I've made to get here. The surgery isn't a quick fix. It's a tool that helps, but you have to do the work. We were all scared going in to surgery. Maybe ask your doc if you can have a sedative before you go in. I did that and it helped me immensely.
I hope you make the right decision for yourself and that everything works out ok. Good luck.
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Vicki
RNY 11/04/2008
248/139/138
Pre-op/Current/Goal
One more freakin' pound...
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