So it's offical, I am schduled for surgery Monday Sept 26,2011. So many emotions, that I can't even begain to wrap my head around all of them. I am excited/nervous. I feel it in my soul that this is the right decision for me and my beautiful 8yr old son. I want to be as healthy as possible and have all the energy in the world for him. However I still feel extremely nervous about surgery, I am the type that researches like a mad women, so I know the benefits,risks and emotional rollcosters one may experience. I still am asking myself, Why not do this on my own, again. I have tried in the past and have lost a significant amount of weight only to put it back on, Recently I got diagnosed with moderate sleep apena, which was a huge shock, that diagnoses ultimetley propelled me to get the surgery done. I do not want to sleep with a mask for the rest of my life. So all that being said I have some questions for the wonderfully banded.
1. Is the surgery safe even though now I have sleep apena ( I believe the surgeon will say yes but I would like to hear it from people that have it and undergone surgery)
2. What should i have on hand after surgery that will make post-op a bit easier ( remember i have an eight year old..need to be prepared.
3. How soon after surgery where you back at work
4. How soon after surgery did you notice significant weight loss
I would really really appreachiate a response, I know it alot of questions but it would really put my mind at ease. Thank you all and I look forward to going on this journey, hopefully with all your support!