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This thread has been an awesome resource. Thank you all for your contributions.

Isn't slower better, to keep from getting loose skin?

I am having the sleeve on 1/29, and I'm more nervous than excited.

Thanks, I just wish we had your qb!

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Awesome! I hope i have the same results!

Thanks. This is an umbilical hernia, not a hiatal. I should have specified.

So, I have been contemplating bariatric surgery for about 10 years. Kept putting it off, but now I have to have hernia surgery. Doc said he can do both the hernia and the sleeve at the same time, so I'm thinking two-fer sounds like a good idea. I'm not looking forward to worrying about what I eat the rest of my life, but I know that it will be good for me, and the fact that he is already going to be rooting around inside, makes this a little bit easier of a choice. Is there anyone else in here who had both done at once?

That is my huge problem. I will not try anything new. Ever. Which is another reason i'm worried about getting the surgery.

I think that's one of my biggest issues right there... I really don't eat a lot. I know, it sounds strange for someone my size, but whenever people see me eat they say "is that all you are having?". I don't exercise at all though, as I ruptured my patellar back in 2006 from falling down three stairs. Yeah, i always wonder when something will go wrong, and always worried about the ticker, but i'm always ok, so just don't know if i want to take such a drastic step as re-routing my plumbing just yet. I am so envious of you brave people that did it though. My other issue is i have a very limited diet. I only have several foods i will eat, as I am very very very picky.

Thanks Samp! How old are you? I'm 51.

Hi All, I had my consultation with Dr. Fitzer about a 3 weeks ago. Since then, Heather has called a couple times to set up appt with dietician. I haven't called her back. I'm 390lbs, but have only one health issue, sleep apnea. Everything else is good. I'm scared to make the next step because i don't want to be sick to my stomach for the rest of my life. Happy to read you guys success stories, but still don't know if this is for me. Fin

Thanks everyone! And trust me, the Open ones aren't so open when you are my size!

Still in the beginning stages of thinking about this surgery. I'm 390lbs, and I am terrified of MRI machines. Do you need to have an MRI to get this surgery?

Hi guys! I'm considering this, and am just learning everything. What is the pre-surgery program? I too have the same insurance as you guys.