brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 I've been trolling this forum for months, and its been a wealth of information. Things are starting to get real, as my insurance company says I will have a decision within 5 days. My doctor says they kinda have to say yes. On my surgeon's web page,it says he's done over 3000 procedures. Now, I'm a man that isn't scared of a whole lot. I race cars, shoot guns, wrestle grizzly bears for fun (well, two out of three ain't bad) and I usually just duct tape my wounds and walk it off. But I'm 59 and I am thinking about death a lot. What is my surgeon gets bored and falls asleep? I guess I should make a will. I don't want the state to get my dogs or my guns if I die. Or my collection of studded leather BDSM gear. 16 epicdreams2020, LilaNicole20, TattooedSeaStar and 13 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losingit2018 1,170 Posted January 9, 2020 Nothing at all wrong with having a will at any point in life. there is also nothing at all wrong with asking your surgeon if he had plenty of sleep before the morning of your surgery. I did this and my surgeon replied, yeah. I am good. Seriously do this. It will set your mind at ease. wls is very safe with very low complication rate. Make a list and next time you see your surgeon ask him any questions you can think of. Like what his complication rate is. this is perfectly normal stuff to ask and will set your mind at ease. good luck!! 1 TattooedSeaStar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks! If I live, I've got important goals that need to be addressed! 1 Losingit2018 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losingit2018 1,170 Posted January 9, 2020 Haha. You will live. At least long enough to address those goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 I'd rather not get banned this early on but my profile does explain my goal in detail. 3 Losingit2018, nenes78 and Beaconkitty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taja 9 Posted January 9, 2020 Ha! I just read your goal. I asked my surgeon if he had his coffee the morning of surgery; he told me he had, and a good night's sleep, as well. 1 1 glannin and adkmalik reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 Great idea! It would probably help if I scored some blow for the good doctor as well. 2 adkmalik and Losingit2018 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taja 9 Posted January 9, 2020 Hmmmm...but then you would need enough to go around for the entire operating room staff... 3 Losingit2018, adkmalik and DrSchaffner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 This is Tucson, AZ. I'm 45 miles from the Mexican border. No problem there. Drug dealers on every street corner here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 If you only knew HOW silly. 3 Shell4451, adkmalik and Taja reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uomograsso 364 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) My surgeon says death is a possible complication, but the odds are 1 in 1000. He said that with a straight face even. 🤣 Edited January 9, 2020 by Uomograsso 1 adkmalik reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brent701 438 Posted January 9, 2020 Its either that or let being morbidly obese kill you off slowly. It was an easy trade for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian10x 69 Posted January 9, 2020 Yeah, I hear you. I was a hefty by and a husky man. I used to be an auto mechanic, and that helped keep the muscle up and the fat down. Now I write service and I'm turning into a disgusting fat slob with a bunch of fat related medical problems. I'm ready. Should be getting authorization in a few days. No, that is not actually my picture above! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Tylo 1,399 Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Brent701 said: Its either that or let being morbidly obese kill you off slowly. Dead nuts on = Hey I am 53 and it was not bad - You are dying now so change and get healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites