lil78baby

I'm right there with you AudOne! No surgery ever and my only hospitalizations were when I had my babies....BUT...I want it enough to do it. At first, in looking into this last year, it scared me so bad I stopped my research for about 6 weeks. Then I worked through it and decided I would rather be on the sleeve road than the current one of weight gain each year and snowballing medical problems. Am I looking forward to the surgery? Yes and No. Not looking forward to the immediate potential for pain, nausea and possible complications. Yes - looking forward to getting it DONE and getting past it to use it for a permanent change. I'll be rooting for you on the 13th (and all our May sleeve buddies)!!

Uh oohhh..I hope that my after care is not like that..crossing fiingers..I had a GM and Exec Chef that both went to Dr Atkinson and had great reviews. One had the sleeve and one had the gastric bypass. I wanted to go there as well but I was referred to Blossom Bariatrics from the Oband center. I havent run into any problems yet, everyone has been so nice.

I feel ya. Mine is not until June 7th...
I guess I'm not so worried about the skin part (I can get another surgery for that if it doesn't "bounce back" or muscle toning doesn't help.) I am however a little nervous about the hair part. My hair is already naturally really thin, so it's going to be very noticeable. I'm already taking multi-Vitamins, Biotin and Vitamin E every day just to get in the habit. And I will make certain to get in my Protein recommended by the doctor/nutritionist after surgery. I know I can't avoid losing some, but hopefully I can minimize it or start the regrowth sooner. *fingers crossed*
It'll all work out and be okay. The skin can be removed, and the hair will grow back... it's going to be SO worth it

May 31st here I am so happy for us

Congratulations on your surgery date. I wish you safe travels and a speedy recovery.

I wish you all the best for travel and surgery. Lots of people on the site have gone to Mexico for the surgery without incident. Seems like the surgeons there know what they are doing and their patients return stateside happy.
All the best to you.

I would check summerlin hospital that's where a friend of mine went. Sorry can't remember doctors name.