Re: Should I have the surgery or not?!?!? HELP! to and Mom

[Guest guest]

and Mom,

What Cammie and I are trying to tell you, ever so gently, is that

vomiting is the very least thing that you should be concerned about.

This surgery is a big deal, with very real risks. I am not trying

to scare you but in all honesty I am concerned about your

perseverating on this one tiny aspect and ignoring the other, far

greater realities.

I'm not a psychologist and defer to Alix on this issue, but I do

understand something about the nature of phobias. If you truly want

and need surgery and are allowing fear of nausea to deter you,

despite being given the information that there are quite a few very

effective medications out there to combat these symptoms, then

perhaps you are not emotionally ready to take on all of the physical

and psychological stress that comes with this operation and recovery

period.

I am glad that you have gotten so many medical consults and

opinions. We support you and wish you luck with whatever you decide.

Cheryl