Just starting pre op.

[capricec 32]

Hi all! So I was just approved for surgery 7/1/15 ! Couldn't be happier .. Just scared! Hear all sorts of horror stories. Such as a cath being used for surgery. Some reason that scares me more than anything! Any advice? I'm 27 and 253 pounds !

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I was cath'd but they did it after I was out and it was gone when I woke up. I read all the stories also about gas pains, etc. I didn't have any of those things, no gas, no nausea! Don't worry they will take great care of you. Good luck!! Make sure to keep us posted on your progress!

[capricec 32]

Thank you so so much for replying. I'm sure you watched every YouTube video as well to right? I'm just afraid of suffering! I'm so determined to live a healthier life after.

[nursey 46 38]

I feel so dumb.... This whole time I have been calculating my BMI based on how tall I thought I was. I was worried how I would get surgery approved for my BMI of 39 bc I have no comorbidity.... Well I had someone measure me at the hospital I work at, I was calculating my height at 5'5, I'm actually 5'31/2 which puts my BMI at 40.9. That means I should automatically qualify for surgery. I have never been so happy to be wrong lol