Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Sunny, this is beautifully written. It says it all. I'm sure it helps others too that are having second thoughts. Wonder if there is anyone who hasn't?? Joan C, Calif. LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/257/140 Re: just got approved kinda scared have questions(long) Hi Keri, My name is Sunny and I was also recently approved for surgery...my surgery date is January 6, 2004. Your post really hit home for me because I feel exactly the same way that you do. I have two children who are 2 and 6 and, although, I believe that this surgery is the only option left for me to get to a healthy weight, I am terrified at the thought of dying and leaving my children to grow up without a mother. I'm going through all the pre-surgery motions like the nutrition class and the psych eval but whenever I think about the surgery, there's this little voice in my head that makes me wonder what the heck I'm doing by taking this risk! Then I remind myself why I'm doing it: so that I can play with my children instead of being tired all the time, so that I can be a good role model in teaching them to eat healthfully, so I an feel confident in my appearance, so I can stop taking my blood pressure medication, to prevent diabetes, etc. I think everyone has to seriously and honestly weigh the benefits and risks of this surgery and make their own decision but I think I will eventually go through with it and pray for the best. Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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