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My surgery is scheduled next week after 3 years of hesitation. The weird thing is that one of my worst fears is Anesthesia and I blame Grey's Anatomy for that anyway, any sleevers in Dubai out there?

I know I know - I know I'm doing the right thing. Honestly, it's my first time to do surgery and I just don't know what to expect. I'm ridiculously worried about anesthesia - Lots of people have told me that it's just like a really quick nap but the idea is just getting me really really nervous and sick now. Thank you so much for your support and prayers. I hope it goes well and I hope my anxiety doesn't push me to make a scene as they prep me for surgery!

Go explore the gallery or the VSG success stories thread. Heck, go read my profile! I was convinced I was going to die, and I had the medical problems to make that a real threat. I gambled and won! You will, too! Imagine where you want to be in a year. How about this? In one year, imagine yourself 100 pounds lighter, wearing great skinny clothes, hair done, makeup on, heading out for a date with the guy/gal of your dreams. It's a real possibility... and it's my reality at 19 months out. All you have to do is get on that table, then follow the post-op diet for six weeks, add in a little exercise and you'll be 100 pounds lighter in no time. I would have given my right arm to lose 100 pounds pre-op. All I really had to give up was 1.5 hours on the operating table, with no memory of that time, 85% of my stomach, and about an hour 4-5 times a week to exercise. I think I won the lottery!!!

I planned to get sleeved about two years ago and then I chickened out coz of my anxiety issues! Despite how nervous I am right now, the thought of chickening out again hasn't crossed my mind at all - so that's a good sign, no?

I'm also going to buy a dolphin!

My surgery is scheduled next week after 3 years of hesitation. The weird thing is that one of my worst fears is Anesthesia and I blame Grey's Anatomy for that anyway, any sleevers in Dubai out there?

SHe is home!!! Thank you for the prayers and kind words!!!!!!

I was SO scared of the anesthesia pre-op. I had never had any kind of surgery and never had been put under. They give you a sedative before they wheel you into the operating room and that sure made me not give a hoot =) Everything went well and I don't regret it a single bit. A ton of people get anesthesia every day and the vast majority have very few issues - I bet yours is gonna go great and you'll get to tell everyone what a relief it was once it's over. Good luck, it will be so worth it.

Haha - yay! I now have a bariatric sistaaa! I'm no longer nervous about anesthesia. I'm sure I'll start freakin out again in a few minutes. *zennnnn*

I keep blaming it on all the grey's anatomy I watched for the past years! Should totally stop watching this show - at least till surgery! I had to do an endoscopy the other day and they had to sedate me. I think I made everyone so uncomfortable with the crying and shivering. Ahh! I'm not scared of the actual surgery either - just the freakin anesthesia!!

Aw you'll be fine! I've been under many times. I always get scared ofcourse but were human,we worry. It's okay. You'll be fine!! Of purse there's complications and risks with surgery but the chances of you dying is slim to none! Go to a trusted well known doctor with allot of success for one and after surgery FOLLOW the rules and guidelines!!!! I would be worried more about cheating and splitting my stomach causing a leak . Just listen to your body and if there's red flags or something's not right get checked! Better safe than sorry! I'm getting it knowing the risk of possible death because well it's so rare and I rather take the chance than to continue living out my days healthy, hurting physically and emotionally and miserable. Looking at the success of all these people and knowing how wonderful my life will be shadows everything else! Leave it in Gods hands

PDXman, Oregondaisy, and Tiffkins have been a great help for me on my journey. Thank you everyone for your support and information.....

Hello from Dubai! My surgery is tentatively scheduled for the the third week of April. I'm excited and terrified but I am so looking forward to meeting the new me! I have a question - might sound stupid but couldn't help myself but ask. Have you guys read any stories, articles, etc about people who got sleeved more than 5 years ago and how they are now? Any suggested readings would be greatly appreciated! Good luck to all <3