Annie B

I would get it checked out. It looks like it could be pretty deep and you don't want it to become infected.

Thank you very much! Learning something new every day!

What's a PPI?

Thank you to everyone who posted. I couldn't have asked for quicker, more helpful responses. I have a lot of thinking and praying to do about this.

DebinAZ, I know your post is very sincere and serious, but you did make me laugh. Thank you for that!

Hi Everyone, I am really so confused. I've spent days on this site and learned a tremendous amount from your posts. I guess my biggest question is what made you decide to go with the sleeve rather than the lap-band? Thank you for any responses.

Alrighty then - something to look forward to...

Is this the cup of stuff that tastes like bacon grease smells?

I really enjoyed your post! One question - when is the leak test done?

Dumping syndrome was mentioned as a potential complication of the gastric sleeve; however, I have not seen any posts related to it (although I am really new to this site). Has anyone experienced this? Thank you!

I didn't ask the question, but I'm very grateful for all the responses!

suegirl is right - doctor as soon as possible - especially with the reaction near your airway!

I don't have my surgery date yet, but, yes, I am anxious. The permanence kind of freaks me out. I'm with UTGal99 - happy juice on arrival to the hospital! I can't imagine anyone goes into this without anxiety!

That is incredibly frustrating! You have to be pro-active or you will be waiting for the forms to be submitted 5 months from now. I'm anticipating having to follow-up on mine as well. Had yours been submitted on any of the days they told you, you wouldn't have had to keep on top of it!! I wish you the best!

Does everyone go on a special diet as preparation for the surgery? I don't get my surgery date for another week. Thanks!

I am scared too - of the procedure, of waking up and not know what to expect the first few hours, days, weeks... You're story is inspirational - as is the post above mine. Thank you!

I'm also glad this got posted - even if by accident. Some of the responses have been incredibly helpful to me and I am grateful to have found this website - just today, actually. I will be getting my surgery date in about a week. This is a permanent, life-changing decision - if we aren't experiencing some apprehension, then we haven't fully investigated this surgery. Someone mentioned that many of us have doubts prior to the surgery but just aren't sharing them. I completely agree - I have type 2 diabetes - on insulin for about 4 months. I have lost and gained weight over and over - and now am just slowly going up. Without weight loss, I will be facing 2 knee replacements and complications from diabetes and obesity. From a health perspective, this decision is a no-brainer for me. However, when I hear about potential complications I start having doubts. When I hear the success stories, I get excited. I agree with the person who stated that we should bring our doubts forward to our surgeon. I am reading all I can, researching all I can and writing down my questions. For me, this has been a long process. I looked into WLS several years back. I wasn't ready and still felt I could do it on my own... I was wrong, my diabetes was no longer able to be managed by oral medications and couldn't maintain any weight loss successes. So, here I am - doubts, concerns - about post-op pain, dumping syndrome, ability to return to work, etc. and reading everyone's experiences, and compiling my question list... and staying away from the "regrets" page because I need to focus on the whole picture. Thank you everyone!