DaniEA 10 Posted March 1, 2012 I had my appt today and my surgery is scheduled for April 25th!!! i am so happy, excited and terrified... I know i have to do this, not just for me but my daughters too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Txsmama 22 Posted March 2, 2012 I hear you. . . I feel the same way, I have to do this for my kids! I have my pre-op appt tomorrow, hope to have my surgery soon, I am ready to get the worst part over with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniEA 10 Posted March 2, 2012 That's great... I hope your appt goes great tomorrow and you get a surgery date. I am also really afraid that after i have this done i will crave foods and have a really hard time dealing w not being able to eat as much as i want... If that makes sense haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Txsmama 22 Posted March 2, 2012 So, my surgery is scheduled for March 28th. But, I am not sure if I am having the sleeve or gastric bypass now. I went in to my appointment all geared up for the sleeve, my surgeon said since I have significant GERD that the sleeve may make it worse. He said that he would still do the sleeve for me if that is what I choose, so I have to make my decision before March 16 - my pre- op appointment. Hmmmmm. . . what to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniEA 10 Posted March 2, 2012 Oh gosh, that's a hard decision. I am in no way an expert on any of it but bypass scares me. Which one does your Dr recommend you get? I hope whichever you decide, you get great results! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Txsmama 22 Posted March 2, 2012 He basically said that gastric bypass is the "gold standard" and that I will lose more weight with this surgery. But, I have to say that he didn't pressure me one way or another. He says he will do either surgery for me, which is cool, but scary at the same time. I am not sure if I am I am readynfor bypass. . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniEA 10 Posted March 2, 2012 I don't like that they re route the intestine... Just freaks me out... If you don't mind me asking how much do u need to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Txsmama 22 Posted March 2, 2012 Surgeon says I am 90 pounds from my ideal weight of 122, I am 5'4" weigh 211. I have never weighed 122! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Txsmama 22 Posted March 2, 2012 I don't like that they reroute the intestine either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniEA 10 Posted March 2, 2012 We are pretty close... Im 5'5" 250... Dr said i could lose 100 lbs by 12 months... I haven't weighed that since i was about 13... kinda freaks me out lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16 Posted March 3, 2012 Congrats to you and the new you to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniEA 10 Posted March 4, 2012 Thank you!! i can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites