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This is just a guess...what I'd think if it were me-- Low blood pressure. Doesn't matter that it's normal when you wake up from the faint. (low glucose will not make you faint, you get shaky and sweaty and heart-racing when you have low glucose)

Thank you for posting this, I too, would like to know.

I'm two weeks from my surgery. Been doing a lot of thinking and worrying. Thought I'd make something positive and therapeutic out of it. I've started a blog. Feel free to read...hope it's not too boring, it's good for me to release the emotions. Only one entry so far...started late last night when I was scared. After blogging, felt some relief. http://shrinking2011.blogspot.com/

I am having my surgery out of state. I've been speaking with the surgeons office for about 6 months now via phone and via email. The first girl--AWESOME! Got transferred to a "patient coordinator" about 4 months in. She IS HORRIBLE! Doesn't return phone calls in a timely manner, rarely has answers--"will call you back"--takes days to call back w/ answer or I have to call again. Before Christmas I called to ask, "Am I supposed to follow any kind of diet pre-surgery? My surgery is on the 20th of Jan." She said, "I will get you the diet plan." Well, here it is Jan. 3rd, still no diet plan. Now, the next thing I'm getting pissed about, my first appointment is on Jan 18th at their office. Nobody has told me a time. Am I wrong to need a time 2 weeks before my visit? I'm kinda on this 'I refuse to do any more legwork' kick and not call. Which is stupid, I know. I guess I'm kinda feeling like "I'm paying you $10,000, you should be treating me like a frickin' queen". This money is coming out of my own pocket. Not to mention there are 2 of us doing this surgery (my husband, too) and that will total $20,000! HELLO!!! So, I already know what the answer is,CALL. But I'm feeling kinda pissy about it. Wanted to vent. Last tantrum before surgery. LOL (hardly, I'm sure I'll have more) BTW...I HAVE complained about her to the first girl and she said "wow, I can't believe you're having issues with her, let me check into it". Oh and also, what kind of professional says to a question, "I don't know, I won't even lie to you, I don't know." UMMM you won't even lie to me??? Real nice. (second girl obviously)

Inept is totally the word...doesn't seem to give a shit. At first, I thought maybe she was busy or new, but nope, just inept. I totally thought the same thing..why would they want someone like that speaking with clients? The first girl, I told the office mgr, was awesome! When he calls me back, I will be sure to say, she is not someone you want talking with clients. Your practice is reflected through her and she is making you look bad. I've questioned staying with you because I wondered if the surgeon knew she was like this and just didn't care. If he calls me back and says we have to reschedule, I swear to GOD, they have no idea what pissed off sounds like yet. They will NOT eff with my date. I think the stress is getting to me. LOL

I called -and I asked for the office mgr. (who i found out is the surgeon's son) He looked up my file, and surprise, he said he has no notes on us for appt dates. Nice. He's going to call me back.

Jan. 20....it is coming fast!!!

I've been thinking awfully hard about what I want to say when people start asking how I lost my weight. Really, it's none of their business, but I just want to be dismissive and end the conversation as soon as it starts. I think I'm going to say "I have a metabolic disorder and it's been corrected along with a low calorie diet." I'm hoping that'll be enough. I really don't want to share what I've done. Must be a fat person thing, always on the defensive.....lol. Now, the only thing that will compound that is, my husband is also having the surgery on the same day....HAHA! My excuse may not work.

Well, I am by no means an expert in this field, but if the bariatric surgeon and your primary physician thinks it's a good idea, then give it a go. The sleeve seems to be the best option as there are no issues afterwards w/ malabsorption and all the "crazy stuff" as I call it with the other procedures. I'm having mine on Jan. 20 and am anxious to have it over with. Good luck!

I've decided that if I have pain/nausea/uncomfortable stuff after my surgery I'm not going to complain. Not one bit. I have wanted all my life to be rid of this excess "person" I'm carrying around (I say that b/c I'm about 180lbs overweight) and I have saved enough money to finally be able to get rid of her! I know there's a good chance I could be uncomfortable/unhappy/depressed/nauseated/sick-feeling for the first few weeks, but I will look forward to the future. Every time I want to cry I will think about the next month. From what I've read on here the first month can really suck.....I'm going to keep that in mind. I am finally getting what I want and so desperately need, I will not complain! (well not aloud, anyway!!) I know this is a journey, and in the journey there will be bumps in the road, it will not be smooth. I am reminding myself that being fat has not been smooth, either. It's been horrible. I am so ready to LIVE. I'm over the worrying about my health. I am ready to be the person I've always desired to be. I am worth it. Dammit, I am WORTH IT!

Apparently only from me! LOL Keep the mood light for sure! I never intended for it to blow up as it did.

I agree, just a quick phone call to see if you should be seen.

Drysdale, that is exactly what I was trying to say, but obviously did not do it in a very tactful way. I just am asking that everybody have some consideration of what you are posting and WHERE you are posting it. The threads are for community use and, although they are informative, they are not for SOLE use and you should think about what you are posting and how it may affect others. There is another thread called: powder Room - Ladies Gone Wild This is the place for ladies to discuss everything from complications, concerns, and any other off-topic subjects This is where that post would have fit perfectly. Regardless, we are beating a dead horse. I don't want any ill-will w/ Lisabug, it's senseless. I do not have any ill-will for her, I just come here for help and hopefully to help others. Let's keep this board just that, a place to help and be helped, but let's also remember we need to post our topics in the appropriate place so that we can do just that. Maybe we do need a moderator??

Thank you, Bumble...I wasn't trying to be rude, but BOY did I get a spanking for posting what I posted!! I thought the rules of the board state that you post where your topic belongs? I understand making a mistake and maybe saying "Oh, you're right, I'm sorry" but WOW, didn't expect that. It is a board for everybody to learn from, not one person to make up her own rules and think it is her own personal board. I would like to learn from you Lisabug, and help you when you need it, but please, know the etiquette and be a nicer forum member.

My fear is not of dying or complications from the surgery, but of the aftermath of the surgery. I am frightened of not being able to handle the head hunger. I've been fat for all of my life, and I eat b/c food is like my best bud. I eat when happy, when sad, when bored, etc. I eat b/c I like to eat. So, any advice for me? Any others have issues with this and how did you handle it? I'm wondering if I might need psych meds when this is all said and done. (my surgery is in 6 weeks) I am having this surgery to better my health.

http://www.harperbmi.org/ This is where I am going...Detroit. $10,500 for Gastric Sleeve. I feel safer staying in the US. I've been to this hospital for things other than bariatric and they are very good. Here's the medical systems website to learn more: http://www.dmc.org/ Give them a call, ask for Dana.

Again, I just kindly ask that you post your posts in the appropriate spot. Some things you have to offer are very valuable, some things are not. I'd like to stick to reading the things that are valuable to me and when you post in the wrong spot it is void of importance. And, you forget, I will be going through the same things you are, but I will still post in the appropriate spot. Take a deep breath, relax.

First, I didn't say anything "un-nice", Second, it WAS constructive, it was informing you your post was in the wrong spot.....this thread is "Post Op Questions and Answers". And the most important thing, it's frustrating to open a post thinking it will have something to do with what it says and it has nothing at all to do with that. You were griping about Girl Scout cookies for crying out loud...there is a thread for that, please post accordingly. Don't be so touchy, I was just trying to help.

Mine was a simple one.....asked a few questions about support system basically and that was it. I thought, "I paid $300 for a 6 minute visit....nice job you have Mr. Psychologist"

This post doesn't belong in this thread......

Tell her to google Luther Vandross and see what yoyo dieting and diabetes did for him. I think of him often when I start second-guessing my decision. Also, does she want a husband or does she want a dead husband?

thank you all for your replies....my brain is struggling but it is not going to deter me. It's the last thing on my mind when I go to bed every evening....all the bad. But when I wake up, I am excited and happy and positive about what I'm going to do. Crazy brain! 6 more weeks to go.

I am having my surgery in my home state (700 miles away). My question is, I'm having my surgery on the 20th of Jan. I'm told 2 nights in hospital barring any complications. How long do you think I need to stay close to the facility? I planned on staying 2 more nights by the facility after the 2 in the hospital. I want to travel to my relatives house 90 miles away to recuperate for 4 more nights before returning for a follow-up visit and then returning home. Does it seem feasible that I can stay 1.5 hours away from the facility 4 days after my surgery?

Thanks so much...I appreciate your answer!

Your husband is being a dick. Period. You are not a liar, it IS your body and you can decide for yourself what you want and need, you don't need anybody's approval, esp a husband who has an issue with the surgery, not you. Do NOT let anybody eff with your mind, it's hard enough to arrive at this decision without others putting in their 2 cents of which they know nothing about.