NuStartInTx

My dates been moved up, I'm July 16 now due to work....so nervous! Starting 3 week pre-op tomorrow......

My day was moved up because of work commitments.....was Aug 13 now July 16......I feel like I'm going into panic mode! One day excited, next day terrified....mostly just tired of arguing with people who think the surgery is a dangerous cop-out to diet and exercise (not my family though)...starting pre-op diet Sunday, wish me luck :-)

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.

I'm mostly worried something will go wrong during the surgery....or a leak afterwards :-(

I'm taking two weeks because I've heard everyone say even though the pain was tolerable after a week they were still exhausted...

Thanks!

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......

I'm in the Spring / Woodlands area North of Houston. Scheduled for Aug 13th! Anyone else in my area?

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!

Hi Ladies! I've just gotten Ins. approval and am now scheduled for Aug 13th. It's being done by Dr. Collier in Conroe, Tx (just north of Houston). I was excited but now that it's "real" I'm having a lot of anxiety and second guesses! Not worried that I won't be able to do the work, just worried something will go wrong with the surgery. Now after reading your posts I'm feeling better - glad you're all here!