berniec

It is normal to be scared. I'm scared too. This is a major surgery and life change. I'm new to the site too. I find it very helpful. I've heard a lot of positives about the bypass compared to banding. It took me 2 years to decide to have the surgery. My weight is only making my medical issues worse. I've tried every diet possible and after researching about bypass surgery I decided this is the right decision. I wish you luck on your journey. We can do it.

Glad to hear your feeling ok. That's comforting to my ears. My surgery date is April 23rd.

That is a good question. I figured I had my gallbladder removed I'm thinking it's about the same amount of pain.

Thanks ladies. Good luck to you too. I just had my last cardiologist appt. today. I'm finally done with all of the test. I have an appt. with my surgeon on march 27th to confirm my surgery date . Yayyy,

Hello everyone. I just came across this site and it is so informative. Thank you all for the info. I'm scheduled to have my bypass surgery on April 23, 2012. I'm excited and scared at the same time. My surgeon and therapist says that's normal. I have thought about this for 2 years. I finally decided it was time. My health issues really persuaded me to go through with it. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure and asthma. My current weight is 297 pounds. Thanks again and I will keep updating.