ShelleyHolt

I'm in Flatwoods,KY and having my VSG done @ KDMC by Dr. Wheeler. I'm wondering if there's anyone else that's having,or had,their WLS @ the same hospital.

I just got my date today, it's June 16th. That's just 3 short days away and I'm absolutely scared to death! My anxiety is ridiculous right now and my nerves are shot!

Well, I had my surgery on the 19th and I have to admit that I'm struggling getting in the fluids and the pain from the gas plus the pain of surgery alone is awful! I just had 2 tbs of strained cream of chicken and I tolerated it well, so well that I'd like to have more but I don't want to test my sleeve. I'm kinda down right now bc I'm hurting and bloated and I really want something to eat! I'd love love love to have a turkey burger! I have 2 weeks of this full liquids stage, then on to pureed and baby foods for 2 weeks before I can even begin to introduce regular foods! I feel like I'll starve before then! Lol

I just got my sleeve 2 days ago, the 19th. I'm having a little nausea, nothing serious like vomiting. I think the gas pains hurt the worst, especially up in my shoulders. I'm doing plenty of walking to try and dissipate all the gas but it's going to take several days most likely. I hate not being able to take a full drink! The sips suck so bad. Out of habit, I've picked up my bottle of water and taken a gulp a couple of times and it was sooo painful! Re-training my brain to break the old habits and just what comes naturally is going to be tough. Head hunger is killing me! I'm not physically feeling very hungry but seeing my family eat and knowing I can't have anything but liquids really makes me sad!! I'm craving some meat like crazy! Lol Anyhow, congrats on your new journey! Wishing us both a speedy recovery! Lol

Cryss, I absolutely love your advice! It sheds a new light. Thank you, you're so right, I AM beginning a new journey to a happier, healthier me and it's time I embrace it instead of fear it!

I hope the 1st month goes by quickly! I believe most of my fear is about how I'm going to feel afterwards, like right afterwards and not being able to tolerate anything. And the hair loss!!!!! My hair is thin to begin with, I can't afford to lose any! Lol

I'm having the same problem! I'm trying so hard to quit bc my surgery is in June . That doesn't leave me much time. My husband is also a smoker, I have 26 yrs of smoking that's seeming to overpower me. I'm not sure if my surgeon will test or not but I know it's detrimental to my healing and health. I've tried the vaporizer with the e-liquid and it curbs the cravings some and helps to minimize the withdrawal symptoms. I'm still smoking though, just trading off from one to the other and going back and forth. I also can't take Chantix bc of severe anxiety. It's a struggle that I HAVE to overcome and I need to do it quickly. If my husband would quit with me, I think it would be so much easier.

I'm pre-op and worried about how the emotional changes will affect my anxiety. I'm diagnosed as having "severe" anxiety and just worried that every little,(or big for that matter),weird feeling or symptom I may feel might throw me into a panic attack. I'm nervous by nature and so I'm a little scared about the "whirlwind of emotions" I read about on here. Are any of you diagnosed w/anxiety that have already been sleeved willing to share some insight on what I may possibly expect? I take medication for my anxiety but I know how I worry and going through such drastic changes will most likely result in a panic attack due to me thinking something's wrong w/my sleeve or any other number of things if I'm clueless as to what's "normal" to feel and expect. Any info you're willing to share to help put my mind @ ease will be greatly appreciated.

Well let's just keep our fingers crossed and positive thoughts running through our heads that they won't run into any issues!

Oh wow! When you say "partial bypass" does that mean they won't need to reroute your small intestine? That's the part that always scared me away from having the bypass.

What will they be doing to fix it so that it doesn't happen again?

Oh Kyle! I hate to hear this! I'm so sorry you have to, once again, go through surgery. What is the reason for the revision? I'll definitely be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way for a smooth and speedy recovery. You already know you'd better keep me updated!! I'll be worrying about you until I hear back from you! Oh how your anxiety must be going nuts right now! Just plz try to stay calm and don't miss a dose of your meds! I set alarms for mine so I have a consistent level of Ativan in my system at all times. We both know how traumatic attacks can be. I was under the impression that your sleeve was doing great, what happened? What symptoms did you get?

Kyle, I can honestly say that you've helped me more than you may realize. I feel somewhat connected to you through the severity of our anxiety. You put my mind at ease when you explain things the way you do and for that, I truly thank you. I appreciate your support and positive thoughts very much! Thank you!

I'm so sorry to hear of your past troubles with the lapband! It's truly scary to have something go wrong with what you believed was going to improve your health and life. I too fear leaking with the sleeve! Like, I'm worried that I may write off symptoms of a leak as "normal pains" and it actually be a leak, you know? I worry way too much! Lol, the E.R may eventually know me on a 1st name basis bc I'll probably be in there for every little pain I have, or every little "weird" feeling having them check and make sure that everything is good!

Thank you so much Kyle! You are such a supportive and wonderful person and I really appreciate your kind words and positive thoughts! I most definitely will keep you updated on my journey to a new and improved, healthier me!!

Thank you so much for asking! My anxiety has certainly reared it's ugly face a few times but for the most part, I've been doing really well. I have only a couple more months of my supervised diet until I'll be given a date! That in itself is scary and exciting at the same time! I've been trying my hardest to mentally prepare myself as well as my family for the changes about to take place, but I suppose there's only so much "preparing" you can do. It's really helpful when I read of other's experiences on here and certain situations they've dealt with for me to better understand what's "normal" and when to seek medical attention. I worry about everything on an abnormal level, lol, but regardless, I'm ready for this and optimistically look forward to having my surgery! :-)

First let me start by saying YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!! Truly fantastic! Congratulations on your success! 95lbs in 4 months is wonderful,beyond wonderful! I hope it's like that w/me!! Your words and pic are such an inspiration to me and I really appreciate you sharing your experience of anxiety w/me. It honestly does help hearing from someone who's anxiety is as bad as mine. I'm expecting emotional changes after surgery and trying to inform my family as much as possible regarding everything I've read in the forums about it. I know I'm strong enough and determined enough to pull through whatever I have to so I can be healthy again. Thank you so much for your encouragement and I will definitely keep you all updated! :-)

Yes,it worked...and you look amazing!!! Great job!

That's awesome! A very big congrats to you on your weight loss!! I'm so looking forward to being healthy! My health issues are my main reasons for choosing to have the sleeve,but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't doing it to look good too. I'm tired of looking @ myself in the mirror and crying. I've struggled w/weight problems since I was a kid. I've tried every diet and diet aide you can imagine,even binging and purging. I'm so happy and excited that I'll have this tool to help me achieve good health and self-esteem. I'm anxious but ready and willing to do what it takes! My family needs me around and my weight has caused serious health issues and I refuse to cheat my kids out of having their mom around to watch them grow up and start families of their own! :-) Good luck w/your surgery!!

I know! I've been reading about all these different things that can go wrong and it just amps up the anxiety! On the other hand,I want to be as educated as I can be before I have my surgery,on the good and the bad. The more informed I am,the better I think I'll feel when/if I experience something bc I can just remind myself about all the posts I've read about similar experiences and what helped them get through it. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait until day 1 of my brand new life,a brand new me!! Keep me updated on your journey!

The fears of dying and failing health are also my 2 greatest fears. I've seen the behavioral specialist twice and although some of what she says is helpful,she hasn't been sleeved and therefore can't truly know what we'll experience emotionally after our surgery. I'm so excited to have mine despite my fears though! I wish you the best 2m and a safe,speedy recovery! Keep me posted on your journey!