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My surgery is this afternoon. I’m trying to get some sleep but can’t shut my brain off. I’m sure you can all relate to the feeling on the day of surgery. I’ll check in again after the surgery with an update 😀

42 and getting sleeved today!!

Yeah, I tend to go out to run errands and lose track of time and don't bring a shake with me. I know after surgery I'm going to have to be more strict about making sure to get protein and fluids in. I'm sure it's tough for you to have to prepare food for your family that you can't eat.

I'm nervous too, @kata0683. I just keep hoping I'm making the right choice. I started my pre-op diet this past Wednesday. The headache the first couple days was really horrible. I'm more used to it now but still a bit hungry. How's the diet going for you?

Hi @kata0683! My surgery is also on October 25th

Hi ladies! My surgery is also on October 25th. Surgery buddies??

Hey all! I just wanted to post an update. I was approved and my surgery date is October 25!!

Hi everyone! I’ve been reading these forums for quite some time while deciding whether or not to go through with the surgery. I finally got off the fence a few weeks ago and made the decision to go through with VSG. I completed my psych eval a week ago (which was the last thing I had to do to meet requirements) and my doctor’s office submitted everything to my insurance co last week. I’m now anxiously awaiting a response from my insurance on whether or not I’ve been approved. I have to say that through this whole process so far, waiting on insurance has to be the most nerve-racking! It’s been tough lately for me to not eat those unhealthy foods that I love, knowing I won’t be able to eat them post-surgery. Did/does anyone else struggle with this problem? I wish I could shut that part of my brain off!!

Hey everyone! I just found out that my insurance has approved the surgery and got my date of October 25!

I appreciate your feedback, Missouri-Lee. Also, I’m glad to hear that you’re happy with the decision you made regarding which surgery was best for you. Yes, I’ve been educated on the fact the GERD can develop after surgery for some who’ve never had it previous to surgery. Since there’s no way to guarantee that I will be one of the “lucky” ones, I guess I’ll have to cross my fingers on that one lol. Hopefully my insurance company heard your demands loud and clear!! I will be updating here as soon as I hear something

Thank you all again for your replies. My initial consult with my surgeon was in May of 2017, so I gave it 15+ months of consideration before making my decision. I have a severe fear of vomiting, so just making the decision to have ANY bariatric surgery was very tough for me to make (otherwise, I would've opted for this surgery years ago). I'm not fond of the idea of bypassing the intestines...I would rather have part of the stomach removed than have it re-sectioned. The risks of vomiting and dumping syndrome are much greater with the RNY, so for me, that is just not even an option. Obviously, I know the probability is still there with the VSG, but it's much less likely. As far as GERD and acid reflux, I do not currently suffer from any such issues. I have also completed the Upper GI and there were no abnormal findings. At the end of the day, this is a very personal decision that should be made by the patient themselves. Given the relationship I have with my surgeon and the level of trust I have in his expertise along with knowing what I'm comfortable with, at the end of the day I am confident in my decision to have Gastric Sleeve.

Thank you all for your encouragement and advice! I chose the sleeve based on my doctor's recommendation due to my lower starting BMI. I don't think I'd be comfortable with what the RNY procedure entails anyway, so I guess it was a no-brainer for me.