Surgery tomorrow!

[Floridagirl2 19]

Hi All,

I've been reading this forum for months and decided it was time to join the fun! As the title says I am having WLS tomorrow! It's a new type of surgery called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. Two doctors at mayo have developed an endoscopic technique that is basically like a gastric sleeve but it's done endoscopicly with no incision. I am so excited yet nervous at the same time! Prayers would be greatly appreciated!

[acbell288 5]

Prayers are coming your way! My surgery is Wednesday morning at 10:15. I'm having the sleeve through a laparoscope. I never heard of the sleeve through a endoscopy w/o any incision. Wow that should sounds great. Wish u the best and may God bless you!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@Floridagirl2 Best wishes on your surgery. Follow the plan and you'll be successful.

But remember, as soon as they'll let you, walk, walk, walk!

[Arlene G 31]

Best wishes to you for an uneventful surgery and recovery. I am having robotic gastric sleeve surgery tomorrow. See you on the losers bench.

[Floridagirl2 19]

Acbell288,

Prayers are coming your way too! We will both do great! I can't wait to start this new life! It will be challenging but SO worth it.

[Floridagirl2 19]

Thanks Ginger and Arlene!

Ginger, thanks for the advice, I'll take all the advice I can get being the new kid on the block!

Arlene, good luck with your surgery too... I'll see you on the other side!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

Good luck, be sure to tell us all about it, especially since it's new.

[jessiquoi 623]

good luck, and i can't wait to hear about your experiences with this new technique!

[Floridagirl2 19]

Thanks Lexie and Jessiquoi!

I'll be sure to report back on my surgery. There have been good results with this technique. It's targeted for patients whose BMI is between 30-35.

I've been a serial dieter all my life and could never keep the weight off. I've also got medical issues that could be in my future if I don't get my weight under control. When I heard about this procedure I immediately contacted mayo and got the ball rolling. Four short months later I'm having the surgery!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Good luck!

[finediva 979]

@@Floridagirl2 Prayers are being said right now. Peace and blessings.

[Floridagirl2 19]

Thanks Justwatchme and finediva!

My surgery is fast approaching, it will be here in 19 hours(but who's counting!)

[acbell288 5]

Today is my big day of surgery at 10:15 am at Osu med ctr. Thank u for all your thoughts and prayers! I Am calmer than I thought I would be. Must be the power of prayer! Update later.

[kyrickchick64 468]

Hope all went well Floridagirl2. Stop in and give us a thumbs up when you can