Timetofly

Thank you for posting all the information. I love the hear peoples storys and your surgery sounds like it went well. I am considering the surgery and wondering if I can really do it and it is always helpful to read from someone who has been thru it. I will be anxious to read your updates:001_smile:

Wow! Thank you all so much for your responses and insight. I so appreciate them. In my heart I feel like the surgery is the right decision for me and think it will happen for me. Jennifer you asked me if I have family support - yes! I do. My husband at first was very apprehensive about it (worried I might die from the surgery) but we had a very heartfelt talk and I shared how much my weight has dragged me down and changed who I am and I think he understood after that how I really felt and has said he will support me no matter what I decide. I think he just wants to back off and let me figure it out so he has been pretty quiet about it lately. I have to grown children. My daughter 22 - said "go for it mom, I know it is a struggle for you". My son 25 - is more of a worry wart but said he knows it is my decision. This is a great website. I was on Obesity Help and really felt more scared than anything reading most of the posts. This site seems more helpful and supportive to me (but of course just my opinion) It is good to know I have a place to come to ask questions about the surgery and hear from the experts- the people who know and want to help. Thank you

I have been considering surgery for some time and really looked into it this summer. Saw a surgeon who recommended the sleeve. I felt I was sure, and then all of a sudden had a change of heart. I know this probably normal but wonder if others felt so indecisive. One minute I feel sure this is right and I can do it, the next I think I must be crazy wanting to mutilate my stomach..... How will I get to the point where I can make a decision if I go back and forth so much. I must admit that I also am afraid of the pain from the surgery and that does go through my mind as well. Thank you for your insight!