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Same here, I leave in less than 4 hours and I am freaking out...ready to walk away from it all!

Congratulations! I leave for the hospital in less than 4 hours and I am a nervous wreck!

Take it from somebody who truly regrets this surgery - even though I have had no complications so far (knock on wood) - unless you are 110% sure- don't do it - it completely changes your life - and not all the changes are good. I read & researched for a year...thought I was 100 %...woke up regretting it and regret it more each day. Life is more than what Mr. scale says...I just didn't realize that soon enough.

Do what is best for you & your situation. I wish you the best of luck!

Thank you, I appreciate this! Why is it you regret doing? If I may ask?

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Hi Martha!

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Welcome to normal, Martha.

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This very thing had me freaked out for weeks before my surgery. I reminded myself of the many people around me who were wildly successful with this surgery. I also reminded myself of all the times I tried to lose weight on my own and failed.

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Glad you stayed. You will be too!

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The last time I had surgery was when I was about 6 years old to get my tonsils removed. I woke up from surgery this past Tuesday expecting to be in excruciating pain but instead felt an intense gas cramp that would not go away. They offered me pain meds and I took them. By the time they wheeled me to my room I was laughing and joking with people along the way. The gas sensation turned into a feeling like the day after trying to do 1000 situps. A little uncomfortable to laugh or cough and move sometimes, but not a fraction as bad as I was expecting. The liquid hydrocodone they gave me has been an immense help.

You're in a good place here. Keep coming back!

Thanks for the break down! This is great, I feel like "finally" people who understand me and how I feel! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I wish you continued success in your SPEEDY recovery!

I have been going through the same thing. One day I'm sure and ready and the next minute I'm crying saying there's no way i can do this. I had looked into getting sleeved last year and made appt with the dr. I didn't even show up to my appt. i was so not ready. I had no peace with getting sleeved. A year later God has worked miracles in my life and has given me a second chance at so many things. I prayed on it everyday if this was the right thing for me to do. He gave me the peace i needed. I saw the dr. did my evaluation and saw the nutritionist on a Friday and by Monday my insurance approved me. The last couple of days have been crazy with the what ifs until last night when I'm looking at a magazine and i read this: As you take the next step in Your Journey....

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Psalm 91:4

That was my confirmation! I get sleeved Tuesday! I good luck to u! I hope u find peace in ur decision.

That is EXACTLY what I needed to hear! Good luck to you as well!

I was sleeved on may 21. I had studied everything available to know all about the surgery. I am 53 so I not too young either. Well, I was prepared for anything and everything, I figured I only have so many years left and wouldn´t it be great to live those years in good health? First day post op I said to my self, OMG what have I done? That was just a moment and from then on it has been nothing but good. No pain, no nausea, no hunger. I drink and eat what I am supposed to, lbs are flying off and I couln`t be happier. Today I went in to the store to look at clothes I will soon be able to wear.

I love this, congratulations to you! I pray to have your same recovery!

At Arts 137, I too am federal!

I am literally crying (doesn't take much right now) at all the supportive responses! Yes shrilann I will be taking 2 weeks off, mystigal, I have heard I have a greater chance of getting killed in a car accident than by this surgery. At Arts 137, would love to have a pal! Thank you all feeling better ...

Hello, my name is Martha. I am new to this forum and I was looking for a bit of advice. I realize that this is a decision I have to make, but I am all over the spectrum right now with all sorts of emotions. I am excited, scared, confused, mad, happy etc...I have been approved for the Sleeve on Monday 06/03/13. But I am really scared of all the complications I read around here. I went to see my surgeon (who I am very pleased with), I went through all the classes and seminars, and they made it seems so straight and clear cut. I knew at that point I could work on the healthier lifestyle, and begin frequent exercises! As I started my research on the internet, I began to get scared, reading all the negativity and complications. They have been discussed with me in my surgeons office but he explained as if they were extremely rare complications. Especially for someone in my condition. No, diabetes, blood pressure issues or sleep apnea. Cleared with flying colors from the Psyche, the heart dr, and the lung dr. Now I feel I am so stressed out and I don't know what to do??? when the hospital called and Friday and told me my surgery time... I gasped and told the lady, Ill be there if I don't decide to leave the country and never come back! (Needless to say I am still here). A lot of my decision is based on my 10 yo son. I want to be here for him for as long as I can!! and the Question now is, which one has me closer to Heaven? Sorry to bring this up, I know not a great subject, but it is reality for me (maybe toooo dramatic). Its really hard to talk to family, friends & co-workers, they all say "go for it!" uuhhhmmmm, wait a minuite, you are not going through what I am going through. I must add, I have never had an elective surgery, just an unexpected C-Section and of coarse I didn't have time to research the internet for that surgery since it was all of a sudden. I really love to hear all the great success stories here that had no complications I truly deep in my heart envy all of you. And those I have read that have complications I will continue to pray for you!!! Any words of encouragement or discouragement would be greatly appreciated!

This thread is awesome...I honestly came home today thinking I would cancel my surgery that is scheduled for Monday 06/03. This thread has changed my mind completely! Thank you all for your posts!

Thank you sooooooo much for posting! I am facing this next week. And I have to admit I am scared of the pain...the not knowing. I know we are all different but I appreciate your posts..they make me feel better! Good luck to you and a quickie recovery!

Hi all! I am also a June baby! My surgery is scheduled for June 3rd. My emotions are all over the place. One moment I want to cancel everything, and another moment I can't wait to have the surgery. My biggest downfall is researching the Internet and reading so many regrets. But I also see how people say the surgery was the best thing that ever happened to them....or wish they had done the surgery many years before. I just pray to God I am making the right decision for myself and my family. Congratulations to all the June babies!