Getting Close to Surgery

[MoJo119 12]

Hi, my name is MoJo and I have been seeking out information about the gastric sleeve for the past year. Since December, I decided I want to go through with the surgery. I've been reading and researching like crazy about this procedure. I have all my appointments set up for February; sleep study, EGD, Pych eval, NUT, etc. I'm starting feel a little nervous. I am currently 5'5" and my weight is 246. I just found out I have high blood pressure, which I didn't have before. I am feeling anxious and a little nervous about the surgery, and whether I will lose all the weight I need to lose, and also whether I will be able to maintain the healthy eating. I'm 48, and I am premenapausal and I have hypothyroidism. These are some of the reasons I've had a hard time losing weight, so I'm praying that after surgery, I will not have any problems dropping the weight. Anyway, I would love to hear from anyone who may be dealing with these issues or just any advice or suggestions.

[MisforMimi 760]

I'm not sure if you meant to but you posted in the bypass forum.....with your low bmi the sleeve should be a fine choice. But to you and your doctor will ultimately make the choice. I'm sure ppl have had similar concerns and we have a beautiful search engine....this is an amazing tool....

[blackonynx 27]

misformimi, I have the same bmi as she does. I have all of the co-morbidities and My Dr. feels that RNY would be my better choice. I had the band and had terrible acid reflux issues as well. I'm afraid to have this surgery b/c I'm a light weight. My surgeon's nurse said to me "Why don't you just get the sleeve". Well, #1 insurance wouldn't pay for it and #2 RNY will give me a better chance of putting my diabetes in remission. The sleeve may be a better choice for her and me, but I hate to imagine living with the acid reflux as I did with the band. She probably did mean to post on the Sleeve forum.