Introduction from a nervous newbie

[nsquared 232]

I have been silently lurking around this forum for quite some time. Finally late last year, I decided it is time to act. I am scheduled to be sleeved next Wednesday, January 30th. I am nervous but optimistic. I am a 40 y/o female, 5 feet 7 inches and 274 lbs at weigh-in two weeks ago. At yesterday's physical, I was 264 lbs.I am hoping this surgery gives me the tools and a kick-start of sorts to get some control back into managing my weight. I may not post often, but all of your stories have truly inspired me and I am grateful to have found this site.

[joatsaint 2,814]

Congrats on the switch from being a lurker to being a poster. I too was nervous about the whole process. I don't like to do anything that is permanent to my body and had 2nd thoughts right up to the point where they knocked me out on the operating table. But I have not regretted any part of the process so far.

[nsquared 232]

That is so great to hear and your ticker shows some really powerful progress. I hope I will be as successful. Right now my biggest thing is getting through surgery. I have never been under, never had surgery (wisdom teeth came out under local) so I have a bit of anxiety to get past. Overall, I am thinking it will be better than my life today. Thank you for sharing.

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Good Luck! I think everyone gets nervous and anxious just before surgery... I can honestly say this is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

[kyllfalcon 768]

Welcome and congratulations on your decision.

I am an old pro at surgery, having had 9 before being sleeved with hiatal hernia repair. Of the now 10 surgeries, being sleeved was the second easiest. Of course, eveyone has different experiences and tolerances for discomfort. But I'm betting you'll do fine.

Most of us have no regrets. If you've lurked around this forum for some time, you know a few folks had a hard time and do have regrets, but the vast majority fare very well. Hopefully you'll be on that list!

Good luck, keep us posted.

[Nicole Chavez 87]

Just noticed that you had your surgery yesterday. I hope you are feeling okay.

[nsquared 232]

Just noticed that you had your surgery yesterday. I hope you are feeling okay.

Unfortunately, it's been pushed to Monday because the surgeon had an office tragedy. Assistant's father passed away on Monday. I hope they are doing ok. In the meantime, I am starving! Pre-op diet is lasting a little longer than we thought.

[b4rry 7]

Congrats on the switch from being a lurker to being a poster. I too was nervous about the whole process. I don't like to do anything that is permanent to my body and had 2nd thoughts right up to the point where they knocked me out on the operating table. But I have not regretted any part of the process so far.

Just trying to figure everything out day 10 not sure if im doing everything right no pain drinking and taking Soup fine still not convinced its been done

[b4rry 7]

I have been silently lurking around this forum for quite some time. Finally late last year' date=' I decided it is time to act. I am scheduled to be sleeved next Wednesday, January 30th. I am nervous but optimistic. I am a 40 y/o female, 5 feet 7 inches and 274 lbs at weigh-in two weeks ago. At yesterday's physical, I was 264 lbs.I am hoping this surgery gives me the tools and a kick-start of sorts to get some control back into managing my weight. I may not post often, but all of your stories have truly inspired me and I am grateful to have found this site.[/quote']

How you getting on

[dltrautman1 27]

Congrats! I know it is the best thing I have done for myself. I am a little over 2 months out and would do it again in a heart beat!

We are rooting for you!