loggerswife

I know it's crazy! Up until the point I finalized the money I wasn't a bit scared! Now I'm crazy! At the end of last December I was 70lbs lighter than I am today. I know how to lose it, I just can't sustain it. Which is why I think the band will work for me. The foreign object in my body and potential complications are what scare me. My surgery is 16,000. I'm not sure I can come up with thousands more if I have issues!

I'm cleared for surgery and I suppose they are just waiting on me! I'm self pay so it's a huge investment on my part. I'm 43, and have read every single post I think in this 40's forum! I've been researching and discussing this for atleast 6 years. Here is my issue... Now that its a reality and Ive secured financing, gone through all my precert stuff, I am so flippen scared! Is this normal? One second I'm excited about having the surgery, the next second I feel like I'm going to die from panic!

Yay!!!

Yes it's October 31st!

The gastric sleeve is not a healthier choice. As a cancer patient, it is harder on your system and you absolutely need something reversible in case of coming out of remission.

My surgical oncologist recommended the band to me. I don't agree that getting most of my stomach removed is "healthier" than getting a band, but everyone needs to make the decision that's best for them. Let's respect that.

Yes I go to the doctor Friday for my date. It'll be the 17th or the 24th! I'm so stinking excited!

Great story. OMG....you must be peeing your pants you're so close to onederland?
tmf

True, I think I've read all the stories twice! The good on this forum most certainly outweighs the bad!

Hello!
I've lurked here for over a year, joined recently and have decided to post!
I am approved and cleared for surgery, have secured my money and all the doctor is waiting on is me. I've been toying with this for about 6 years now and only recently did it become a reality where I could afford it. Up until this point, I couldn't and my insurance won't cover. My question I guess is this.. now that it can happen why am I dragging my feet? I can't pinpoint why I am so scared to just go do it.
I'm your average on paper healthy (if you didnt look at my weight) 43yr old who just happens to be 100lbs overweight. I see what obesity has done to my 6 siblings who are older and I don't want the same things to happen to me! I think I just need reassurance from people who understand.

True, I think I've read all the stories twice! The good on this forum most certainly outweighs the bad!

Hello!
I've lurked here for over a year, joined recently and have decided to post!
I am approved and cleared for surgery, have secured my money and all the doctor is waiting on is me. I've been toying with this for about 6 years now and only recently did it become a reality where I could afford it. Up until this point, I couldn't and my insurance won't cover. My question I guess is this.. now that it can happen why am I dragging my feet? I can't pinpoint why I am so scared to just go do it.
I'm your average on paper healthy (if you didnt look at my weight) 43yr old who just happens to be 100lbs overweight. I see what obesity has done to my 6 siblings who are older and I don't want the same things to happen to me! I think I just need reassurance from people who understand.