Amy_Aim

Hi there, I am scheduled for VSG on 12/31 but I am having a very hard time deciding if I want to go through with it and am a nervous wreck! I have been dealing with high blood pressure for the past 5 years and am now pre-diabetic. Just wanted to see if anyone had any regrets of getting the surgery or second guessed it in the beginning. I am 5" 2" and 195 pounds currently. (48yo) Any advice you can give or suggestions for feeling more confident about this surgery? Any low BMI patients out there that have had the VSG and its working out just fine?

How are you ladies doing?? I have a new best friend, Zero Gatorade seems to be easier for me to go down for some reason. Thursday will be my start of phase 2 for puree foods. What are some of your best puree foods?

Hello I was sleeved 12/31 just looking for buddies to try to help me get through this.

Omg, sleeved on 12/31 and I have the same issues. Today was not a good day for me, sick of water, sick of protein shake and just felt hungry. Every drink causes me pain and I'm sipping still. I suffered from acid reflux before surgery and I feel like it's worse not to mention I also had hiatel hernia repair. I'm just hoping things get better because mentally today was hard for me.

I was sleeved 12/31 and learned that I stopped breathing during surgery? I just noticed today that I am beginning to cough with congestion in my chest? Anyone else experience something like this?

Sleeved 12/31...I need buddies too.

My thoughts exactly, has me pretty paranoid.

Hope your feeling better, I'm up early getting ready for mine. Hope all goes well.

I am scheduled for tomorrow morning 8am CST, I am having both done as well. (VSG and Hiatal hernia) What exactly was the pain you experienced? And mine is outpatient so I will be going home same day. 😞

OMG, we are in the same boat. I am scheduled tomorrow at 8am and sit here googling VSG forums and hoping that I do not regret it. I am so confused, nervous and everything else. Since I lost 10lbs pre - op diet I ask myself ok, why cant you continue this diet and continue loosing weight? All the What - Ifs! I feel you, you are not alone... Sending positive vibes your way! Good luck to you..

Congrats... sorry to hear about your complications but glad that your feeling better. I'm not able to hold protein Shakes down now so I'm a bit worried. Praying I don't have any complications. Congrats on your weight loss so far..

Wow! 31 pounds that is amazing! I've only lost 10 during pre op. Currently down to 185... Thank you for the tips it does help me stay somewhat calm.... Congrats on your journey...

Thank you so much, you are right! I've battled high blood pressure for 5 years and now pre diabetic stage. Just lost my mom this year at age 65 to her 3rd stroke, so this is what I'm trying to prevent... best of luck to you as well.

Good luck!! Yes keep us posted, I'm a nervous wreck.. scheduled for tomorrow... Well wishes for you..

Hope all went well, I'm scheduled for 31st and so nervous that I want to back out..☹ Any tips?

Congrats, issues with anesthesia?

I'm scheduled for the 31st I'm so so nervous. I'm on a low carb, high protein 2 week diet and have only lost 6 pounds. I wonder what determines what type of pre op diet to do?

Oh congrats, how are you doing so far? I'm so nervous, scheduled Dec 31st.

Oh my, me too!! Day 3 pre op diet, not liquid just low carb high protein. Why is everyone's diet different?

Mine is Dec 31st for the same, I'm a nervous wreck. Day 2 of pre op diet. Let me know how everything goes!

oh my, thank you all so much for the responses. I think my fear is surgery in general yes! I am at the highest weight I have ever been my whole life and I just lost my mom this year at the age of 65. She suffered her first stroke in her 40s and went on the have 3 more. It started with stress, high blood pressure and she was diabetic. This was my wake up call and wanted to be better about my health and I have been dealing with high blood pressure for 5 years now and on 3 medications for it. I will say you all have helped to motivate me and wow you all have done an amazing job at your weight loss numbers! I look forward to updating you all on my decision and progress.. Again thank you all for your feedback!