My second attempt

[HaddocksEyes 205]

I was so scared when it got close to surgery that I almost cancelled it. I did a will and wrote notes for people to leave behind and everything. Try to relax and breathe and know that your surgeon has done a lot of these and knows what tests are needed to be sure you're in the best possible shape for surgery. If they had doubts about your ability to withstand surgery, they'd do more tests! You can do it!

LOL - I did the same thing, down to power of attorney, advance directives and a will and all of that. Wanted to make sure that if I wasn't around, my husband would have an easier time making necessary decisions (I have two boys and a very special doggy).

I was super scared to have this surgery as well. I managed not to think about it too much due to the demands of work and home, but on the day of surgery, I freaked out and almost left the hospital. The one thing I kept thinking about was if I didn't have the surgery, I would be fat the rest of my whole life and then, diabetic, then high blood pressure, nerve damage and all the rest. I have had high resting blood sugar test results for the past 7 years. It runs in my family as well. So, it wasn't an issue of "if" I would develop severe co-morbidities as a result of my weight, it was an issue of "when". I've watched family members go down that road and I don't want any part of it.

As far as the surgery goes, I had an excellent surgeon. I was in pain for the first week, most notably the first 4 days. I have had two c-sections and the pain was no worse than both of them - tolerable with pain meds. i could not sleep on my side or my stomach, which are the only two ways I can really sleep well. My incisions hurt and I was sore. i did not have nausea (most common complication according to my doctor), but I was fully prepared to deal with it so I was surprised when I didn't have it. I did think however, why in the world did I allow the doctor to cut out part of a perfectly good organ that has been with me my whole life? But I am glad that I did this, honest.

Drinking was hard for the first 6 days, and then it got better. It has gotten better with each day that passes. I have been out of work for 4 weeks and will be returning on Monday, the 15th (I have a desk job).

I am now dealing with the dreaded Constipation, but with the wonderful selection of medications to make that part of my life easier, I am not suffering too much.

Other than being fat, I was (and am) in excellent health. I did not and still do not smoke or drink. I did not have any co-morbidities going into surgery, so I really do think that helped with the recorvery as well..

I hope this helps you in your path to making a decision.

[pryttyinpynk 3]

Hello all ! I had my surgery 9/18/14 , pain is pretty minimal and I've been up and walking. Did two miles today . Feeling tired sometimes . But overall it's been a good experience !