January 22nd 2015

[12thman 7]

It is set!! Revision in 12 days. I had my final consult yesterday, ready to get this show on the road.

I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow for 11 day so I can shrink my fatty liver. I didn't know he was over weight ?

I'm ready for it, but really scared of passing away during surgery. SCARED.

On top of that I found out I have the pre stages of barret esophagus issues after my endoscopy. Then put H.Pilory in the mix.

Baby steps one thing at a time.

[pippinleicester 78]

Hi 12thman,I had sleeve surgery on 17th nov 2014 about 18months after having my band removed.I am almost 66 years old and completely understand your fears.The only way I could calm my fears was to tell myself that every time I get in my car to drive i am taking a much greater risk of death than ever I was with surgery.I can honestly say that it has all gone like a dream.I was back at work full time after only 10 days.I had no pain, just mild discomfort and felt sick for only one day.In fact I found the preop diet the hardest thing.I absolutely love having the sleeve and am finding I am satisfied with such small amounts of food it is just WONDERFUL.Don`t worry you will be fine.Best wishes.Pippinleicester.

[12thman 7]

Thank you for reply!! It helps to know that others have been successful with this surgery. I have to try to focus on thinking positive.

[Wtloss 75]

Ditto I had surgery 11/10/14 only sick one day. Very little pain. My recovery was great and the sleeve is so much better than the band in many ways. I know how you're feeling I was afraid as well and almost backed out but good friends encouraged me to proceed. I couldn't do it on my own. I am doing great and look forward to meeting my goal this year and you can too!

[travelling sleeve 15]

Well we will be both having the sleeve on the 22nd so feel free to message me we could become sleeve buddy's im sure you'll be fine just remember life wouldn't be fun without taking a risk Im sure your in great hands and I wish you well on your road to the sleeve to be honest im finding this liquid diet hard and emotionally playing with me going from multiple calories a day now to 500

[12thman 7]

Finally someone else having the surgery on the same day. Sure we can be sleeve buddies. I'm having my surgery in Kirkland Wa.

I know I have a great surgeon. He did my wife's sleeve, and gall bladder. I'm still scared.

I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow. I get to include Protein shakes I belive 6th rams of Protein a day.

Good luck too you also. If you have any question ask away if I can't answer them I know my wife can.

[travelling sleeve 15]

Finally someone else having the surgery on the same day. Sure we can be sleeve buddies. I'm having my surgery in Kirkland Wa.

I know I have a great surgeon. He did my wife's sleeve, and gall bladder. I'm still scared.

I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow. I get to include Protein shakes I belive 6th rams of Protein a day.

Good luck too you also. If you have any question ask away if I can't answer them I know my wife can.

Having mine in adelaide sa at ashford hospital by dr Michael France feel free to email me would love to chat about wls ? my email is

caitw35@gmail.com