Hello I am new here

[bex6 10]

My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday January 22nd. So scared and nervous!!!

[Traci J. 207]

Just breath, you will be fine. The first week or 2 is rough, but it gets easier. Just keep your eye on the prize and remember why you chose to have the surgery. Good luck and I hope you have a smooth and speedy recovery.

[moregoodtimes 331]

Keep busy with post op planning. Have all you need ready for hospital? What about after? Pantry and fridge stocked with assorted drinks both reg and some lactose free.. Just in case? Everything up off floor and unpacked for no lifting and minmal bending? Have all ur liquid vitamins and meds for nausea, acid, gas relief, Constipation? Clean ur closets and drawers and get ready for a new wardrobe. Figure out what u want your new look/style to be... New hair cut plan... Etc. focus on the wonderful new life ahead rather than the worry. Wishing you much success on your journey! Im not until the 30th but pre op diet and wrapping up things at work for a few weeks off is keeping me busy... Along with all i listed above!

[AStephenson 159]

Welcome to the forum!! I'm not getting sleeved until next month but can appreciate how excited you are as I'm already packed to go!

Wishing you an easy and complication free surgery, and fast recovery

[busybeingme 112]

Welcome! I'm being sleeved on march 20!! I'm so excited. Read, read, read all good and bad, keep an open mind and remember this is the start of a new journey!

[bex6 10]

Thank you so much for the support! I must admit I got all teary eyed and stuff, haha! I have had so many surgeries in my life, so I don't know why I am so over anxious and worried about this one. I guess because when I had my last C-section with my baby, due to several complications, I was in surgery for 9 hours, needed a full hysterectomy and 3 blood transfusions. After realizing how close I was to actually dying in child birth has me really scared for this one! Yes, I want to get to my goal weight and be healthier for my children, but if I died doing voluntary surgery, I would never forgive myself. Then, you read the horror stories of not actually dying, but being on a feeding tube the rest of your life or crazy complications like that. Eek!

I truly am so excited for this and have been contemplating having this done for a very long time. I do feel confident in my decision and I truly believe that if all goes well, will be life changing for me. I already have the exercise thing down, so this would just be the tool to help me with the nutrition side of things.

I guess I am just having pre-surgery anxiety!!!

[Diamondeyed 399]

Welcome