Getting sleeved August 20th looking for buddies!

[AshleyLynn1987 10]

I'm in the exact same boat as you. I'm super excited but terrified at the same time. I've never been in the hospital before besides my pre admission testing and a surgery of any kind is brand new. I am also a self pay as my insurance didn't cover surgery.

[jillonehope 6]

I've had far too many surgeries . I have a rare type of brain tumor that helped contribute to my weight gain. I'm doing this, like everyone else, to try to reduce my morbidity. But with my underlying condition I'm virtually being a guinea pig in hopes it will help, but I guess someone has to be the first one to do it, so here I go!

[AshleyLynn1987 10]

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. I admire your strength through all of this.

[Marivdb 22]

I'm the 20th too....excited and ready to be on the other side here.

[AshleyLynn1987 10]

Congrats! I'm super excited to. Can't wait til a year from now!

[jules1127 10]

I am getting sleeved on August 20th too!!!

[aewalser 0]

I am having my surgery on the 28th. Guinea pig here too. I have had major back & hip issues plus a chronic pain condition. I am trying this since doctors pretty much are stumped & can only give me Rxs. My BMI is 32 so it will be interesting to see if less weight help. I really & I do mean really hope it helps. If I lose 30% of my body, I am really hoping I will lose at least 30% of my pain. I also had some pretty bad surgery stories so I am really just worried about the pain. Seeing my surgeon on Monday for pre-op. My pain doctor doesn't want to be in charge of my post op pain meds since I am having the surgery 5 hours away from where I live & my surgeon's office told me they do not want to be in charge of my post op pain meds since they are not equipped to control it. Ugh!! I have been saving up pain pills so I can do it myself.

[HeatherL 40]

I'm aug 20th too. Very nervous and excited!