MrsHegarty

Saw my surgeon today and booked my surgery date YAY!!! But... It's the same day as my period is due obviously after waiting this long to have this done, I'm not about to reschedule because of it... But I'm a bit stressed that this will be embarrassing and gross and just one more thing I'll be worrying about in the lead up to my big day. Did anyone else experience this?

I've not been very secretive about my surgery. I've told everyone that I'm having it, when and why. I work in plus size fashion and so I'm in an environment where over weight women are the majority. When I lose the weight, I hope I might be able to motivate and inspire people and I feel I can't really be that to them if they don't know the full story. Did you keep your surgery secret? Why or why not? I'd love to hear from you all

I'm like you Stanhope. I know I've done my research and I know this is the right route for me. People tend to feed off the vibe you give sometimes.

Hi all! I'm booked for sleeving on 15th September... I'm from Queensland, Australia. It's all happened very quickly for me, I only started this journey in May. I have been very fortunate. Good luck everyone!

Thanks ladies... I appreciate it

Thanks guys! I just saw my surgeon to set my date. Having the sleeve, hiatus hernia repair and gall bladder removal on 15th September! About 30% excited and 70% crapping my pants!!! But this is actually happening now! Good luck SD! Hoping all goes well for you and look forward to seeing an update soon!

Your profile pic is hilarious!!! Thank you for the kind words and even though I don't know you, I am so happy for you that he is in remission. For everyone that asked, I do not have any symptoms at all - no issues whatsoever other than occasional heartburn-I've pretty much got a "cast iron" digestive system. Colon cancer (or any cancer for that matter) is almost non-existant on both sides of the family. Still, I know I can get cancer anyway - might be the first one, who knows? However, I think overall this has been a good thing because my freak out over this has pointed to a deeper issue that I must resolve because I will eventually need to submit to the test as a regular part of my physical check up sooner rather than later. thanks! I crocheted myself that beard when I went to see a band called The Beards a few weeks ago... They always make me smile... So if you are ever sad check them out on YouTube! Their song "If your dad doesn't have a beard, you've got two mums" is my personal favourite!

Your profile pic is hilarious!!! Thank you for the kind words and even though I don't know you, I am so happy for you that he is in remission. For everyone that asked, I do not have any symptoms at all - no issues whatsoever other than occasional heartburn-I've pretty much got a "cast iron" digestive system. Colon cancer (or any cancer for that matter) is almost non-existant on both sides of the family. Still, I know I can get cancer anyway - might be the first one, who knows? However, I think overall this has been a good thing because my freak out over this has pointed to a deeper issue that I must resolve because I will eventually need to submit to the test as a regular part of my physical check up sooner rather than later

Your profile pic is hilarious!!! Thank you for the kind words and even though I don't know you, I am so happy for you that he is in remission. For everyone that asked, I do not have any symptoms at all - no issues whatsoever other than occasional heartburn-I've pretty much got a "cast iron" digestive system. Colon cancer (or any cancer for that matter) is almost non-existant on both sides of the family. Still, I know I can get cancer anyway - might be the first one, who knows? However, I think overall this has been a good thing because my freak out over this has pointed to a deeper issue that I must resolve because I will eventually need to submit to the test as a regular part of my physical check up sooner rather than later. thanks! I crocheted myself that beard when I went to see a band called The Beards a few weeks ago... They always make me smile... So if you are ever sad check them out on YouTube! Their song "If your dad doesn't have a beard, you've got two mums" is my personal favourite!

For what it's worth... If you have symptoms that have prompted a referral for a colonoscopy I really hope you find a way to overcome your fears and have it done. Last year, my 27 year old husband with no family history of bowel cancer was diagnosed Stage 3 after being misdiagnosed as gluten intolerant 2 years prior. We had moved to a new city and we thought the pain he was feeling was just a stomach ulcer. Thank goodness our new GP had enough sense to investigate this, Lord knows I would not have my beautiful man today had he not. After having two thirds of his bowel removed and six long months of chemo, he is now in remission. If I've learned anything from this... Nothing a doctor could do to you will hurt more than the pain the people you love will feel if you are not around because you didn't take care of your health! This is why I have decided to get sleeved... I want to grow old with my husband. All the best for your surgery. I hope it all goes well