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NuStartInTx
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I am two weeks away from my surgery date (Jul 16), and I've just woken up at 2am in full panic mode....what if I die, what if I'm sick for the rest of my life, what if I don't lose the weight....then I think what if I don't go through with it - and I die or I'm sick for the rest of my life and I don't lose the weight....all week I've been excited, and now I feel trapped and scared, I feel like a crazy person right now! How did everyone out there deal with per-surgery anxiety, any tips? Right now I'm sitting with the tv on trying to avoid the kitchen where my old anti anxiety meds are (aka FOOD).
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I initially went in to learn about the band, but I travel internationally for work and was told that A: after being on a flight over 5-6 hrs you sometimes have to do all liquids for a few days because of decompression (had never thought of this) and B: if there is an issue and the band needs to be adjusted or there is some kind of emergency it can be extremely difficult to find a competent Dr. In some countries. So there we were with surgery options and for me I was more comfortable with the sleeve because it seems less extreme and safer (less disruption with what nature intended!) I also have a friend who did the full bypass and she has a lot of dumping and malabsorption issues - is also now anemic. My friend who had the sleeve done, all she says it that she wishes she had done it sooner.
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Thanks! I'll check it out....I've seen some but they've all been tied to a certain Dr. or hospital....Thanks! That means a lot, nor a lot of people have been positive or understand what this means to me, so no one to talk to about it. I look forward to meeting you and you're welcome to contact me anytime too!You look awesome, very inspiring! Thanks for sharing, helps me to be less nervous....Thanks, I appreiate it! I travel for work a lot but I'll be home most of July " getting ready" for the big day......Hey Ladies, I know these are old posts, but did anything ever come about? I am in Spring / Woodlands area w/surgery scheduled for Aug 13th and would love to find a support group to join and meet with!