Writer'sBlock

Hi, I was banded about ten years ago and had a terrible time. I lost about 60 pounds but it was mostly due to throwing up and poor nutrition-- I ate what would go down and little more. Last July I reconnected with my surgeon who suggested the sleeve. I just met the qualifications with a BMI of 35 and Sleep Apnea. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure run in the family and when I hit my mid-40's I knew I had to do something. I lost 30 pounds on WW's but I just couldn't keep it off-- once I lost the weight and my points were lowered I would just get soo hungry... The reason I haven't had my surgery yet despite seeing my doctor in July of 2017 is because of a huge fight with my insurance. I just got my approval a few weeks ago and I am scheduled for surgery Jan 2. Everything I was hoping for and working toward is now in a few weeks and I am feeling a little panicky! I remember my regret after the band (my stomach swelled shut at each fill) and I had almost convinced myself to accept I was never going to get approved this time. Any advise? I basically have all of the nutrition information, my post-op diet, all those things memorized. And yet here I am second guessing my decision. I know I need this and if I back out will probably never have the chance again. I am having a hiatal hernia fixed at the same time so need surgery in any case. Help!

I had my sleeve done on January 2. I am down 25 pounds! I actually feel so much better than after I had the band even though I had the hernia repair and a lot of scar tissue. So far so good!

I'm a newbie but my Sleeve is January 2nd! Excited and nervous as we probably all are!