auraskye

Hello, I am 28, mother of two, and considering the sleeve, after throwing the idea of the band OUT the window. I have one big concern.... What will life be like in forty years? Is there enough of my stomach left to keep things balanced. I am a firm believer that if we are born with it, it MUST serve a greater purpose. I have seen that people are fine at three, even five years. However, I worry about long term nutritional, intestinal issues. Higher risk of colon or other cancers? Do we really know what purpose the stomach serves for our immune system? I am really excited and nervous at the same time. I am 5'1" and 212 lbs Did any of you share these concerns ? and if so.. What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear them. Many Thanks, Aura

Lan2K, Thanks for your insight! It's so nice to hear that someone else has "been there." What would you say are your biggest concerns at this moment, now that you know how it feels to have the surgery? Is there anything that stands out to you? Aura