Approved today! Now I am scared!!!

[shadoda 0]

Hi Sheila....

My BMI is 37....I have only told my oldest daughter and my significant other about my surgery. I just didn't feel the need to share this with people who would more than likely judge or say negative things.

My surgery is this Friday, and I am scared! This forum has been so helpful, especially this last week before my surgery date!

You'll do great! You know in your heart what is right for YOU!!

Hi there

Wishing you all the best for thr surgery and keep us posted on your progress.

Take care.

[Bella Delta 0]

Hi Sheila, I know how you feel. I've also been approved for surgery and I am also scared. My family and friends don't think I need to have it. But as an RN I know the health problems that can occur as I get older. I keep also asking myself if I really want to take the risk with surgery.

[movetolose 2]

I felt the same after I got my approval. Something I had worked so hard for yet I was frightened. We will both be sleeved in March I am the 9th. Best wishes

[mina 27]

Hi there, After many months of doctor's appts, nut appts, etc. I am now finally approved to have my VSG. I have been calling my insurance company 3 times a day for a week to find out if I was approved. My surgery date is March 28th at 8am. That is a whole 5 weeks away and how am I going to sleep knowing I am going to have major surgery and is it really needed. Everyone says, Sheila you are not big enough to have surgery. But my BMI is 40 and how big do I need to be to have it done? I am so scared but also excited. I read this forum daily and everyone is such an inspiration. I need some support from all of you that I am doing the correct thing. Thanks so much for listening. Sheila

hey sheila.. i'm an ob/gyn and when i tell my friends and family i want to have bariatric surgery most people say the same thing "you're not big enough" "just eat right and exercise". regarding the tubal at the same time of surgery, it is possible but you may end up with more incisions since the sleeve ports are in the upper abdomen. i went to the surgeon and my bmi is 40. i have bc/bs and with my insurance i have to lose 10% of my body weight. now i'm afraid that i won't qualify since my bmi will no longer be 40. i have 3 more pounds to lose. has anyone have experience with this? i have no medical problems (and i want to keep it that way).