jamiep1108

Easiest surgery I ever had and I've had a radical hysterectomy and a meniscus repair. Not only did I not have any complications, but my chronic urticaria & angioedema actually improved. I haven't been to the ER for IV benedryl once since surgery and I was ending up in the ER every 2 - 3 mths for my allergies.
Stop listening to someone who doesn't know.
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I hate to be mean but I would stop talking to this friend if she can not be positive.

I'm in the same boat.... I just finished allow my requirements today. Now just waiting for approval. I have a friend like that too. From the very beginning she was always being very negative.. I had to drop her for awhile.

Yeah that definitely has to be the hardest part. I wish they would consider this something that needs to be treated right away, because it really is. But good luck, we can help each other stay patient

I am feeling all the normal emotions I should be experiencing today. I have done really well on my liquid pre-op, I have done all that I was asked and I have researched for over a year. I am a rule follower and I hope that helps me with my post op... Keep me in your thoughts and prayers please. I will update as soon as I am able. Good luck to the rest of the 8/17 sleevers !!!!! So excited to start our new journey ????

I am nearing 2 years post op...I remember the night before surgery well. I remember being in the car with my husband driving down the road scared out of my mind. I was thinking things like "Have I really tried hard enough?" "Is this the right thing to do?" "What if I have complications?" Endless thinking and worrying. The morning of surgery was worse. I was the first patient of the day - I had to be at the hospital at 6:00 am. I remember sitting in admitting thinking "I can walk out of here right now and only be out $500." I glanced over at my husband - he was scared, too. We really didn't make eye contact, but I remember thinking "I HAVE to do this, this is my opportunity." I then chose to walk down the hallway and start the process - yes, I was scared and nervous, who wouldn't be?
Here's what I know, almost two years later - this was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I am leading the life I was meant to lead. I am happy. I am content. This is hard - the surgery and recovery from it was the easy part. I'm not going to sugar coat it - the next few months will be hard. You will have good days and you'll have crappy days. You'll be happy one day and crying the next. It's the process.
Here are a few things I've done this summer - these would have been unthinkable two short years ago...
Zip lining
Whitewater rafting
Hiking - miles and miles of hiking
Hot yoga 4-5 times a week
Taking a Segway tour of Chicago
Biking - miles and miles of biking (I even got a new bike!)
I got a promotion at work - I don't think because I lost weight, I think I got it because now I have confidence to talk to people and look them in the eye.
The most important accomplishment after I had the surgery - my relationship with my husband and son are so much better. I'm not angry all the time - I'm more patient. I have a stronger bond with both of them. About a year after the surgery my son and I jogged for a little bit and I said, "Wow, I couldn't have done that a year ago!" My son looked at me and said, "I'm glad you had the surgery, Mom. You seem happier." What an amazing moment and one I'll cherish.
In summary, I'm so happy I didn't let fear win back then. There have been so many amazing moments since then.
best of luck to you!

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I am right with you but I have prayed and prayed I know this is in Gods plan for me. I haven't read the negatives that much....cause hey I could drop dead in few seconds but that don't mean it's going to happen to you. Stay positive and make you a post WLS bucket list????????????????
#1 get my sexy back so my husband and I can act like we did couple years ago..????????????????????????????
My #2is no more stomach rubbing the steering wheel...lol...maybe that sounds silly but it is something that has drove me crazy for years
#3go scuba diving
And many other

I'm only two weeks out from gastric bypass surgery, but knock on wood I haven't had any complications at all. I follow the rules: I don't eat too fast, I don't eat too much and I feel fine. You'll be fine too.

I've been running around getting clearances left and right in between work and let me tell you, after all that I'm wiped out!
But it's all so worth it because I've been approved!!
I am scheduled for surgery September 21st!!!
I am unbelievably happy right now!!
I've got my hotel reservations and flight's booked!
Now all I have to do is get through the 2 weeks of the liquid diet which I start the 7th!
I've finally told my best friends and of course they've been very supportive. <3
We've kind of set up a "last dinner" type of thing to Celebrate lol.
Before I start the liquid diet I've made a small list of "food funerals" to have.
It's really not much though.
Also, I work in a pharmacy and we lost 2 technicians so I'm picking up about 40 hrs at work
until the week of the 14th (which is the week I took off to fly out).
This should be interesting with the liquid diet and all...I really hope the hunger monster doesn't come out to play. xD
*superhero pose*
^Grey's Anatomy reference^

That's great that you are doing your homework and going into this with realistic expectations. I had my sleeve done at the age of 62 and had many serious co-morbidities including being post-stroke. I had an outstanding surgeon who teaches bariatric and robotic surgery, so I was confident that I was in good hands. My recovery has been textbook, with no complications whatsoever.
Post op nausea and vomiting are to be expected. However, I urped up once in the hospital, and did not vomit until six months post-op when I indulged in a sweet pastry. At twenty months out I am still glad I had it done.
Then there are those who damn-near died from horrific complications. It's a risk you take, but you also take a risk every time you get in the car or on a plane, or a horse. Since I am post-stroke and a high fall risk, I take a chance everytime I go up or down the stairs, and I live in a tri-level.
Every time I eat something, I risk choking. Every time I eat something that my sister cooked, I run the risk of dying a hobbible death from botulism (not joking!). Because I live on the Southwest Airlines approach to Chicago's Midway Airport, I run the risk of a plane landing on my patio.
See? We take risks everyday, in many ways. By not having bariatric surgery, you a risking a premature death or at least a miserable reduced qualityof life from the complications of obesity.
So, all I am saying is that for every one person who is openly honest about regretting bariatric surgery, there are a hundred more who had acceptable outcomes are are satisfied with their new life. S**t happens. Are you going to stay in bed and risk bedsores from being afraid to get up and leave the house?
Whatever you decide to do about your health, at least do something. If you decide that bariatric surgery is not for you, then you can at least follow the typical post-op dietary protocols, and move your body every day. It won't killl you and may do you some useful good. I wish you good luck and good health. Hugs from Chicago.

You can make your odds of a good outcome better by doing research, like you've been doing. Investigate your surgeon (I know my state shows actions against physicians on a public database; not sure if they all do), investigate your hospital, investigate the various procedures available. Go to an orientation, ask questions. Go to a support group, ask questions of people who've had it done.

Hello Jamie,
My Name Is Roseanne I agree with u 100% to be Nervous you should be I rushed into this and thought Because A lap-band is removable it was the right thing for me I really did not talk to all the people who had problems and said to myself I will never have a problem I don't care about the things they say about the lap-band I can do it!! well I was wrong The thing is It was the worse chose for me I can't eat good food So now I have to have it taken out and I chose to have a sleeve done.. after really looking into it talking to people and like the girl above me said going to a Center of Excellence makes a really big diffrance Where do you live? make sure your Dr Is good talk to his people in the waitting room ect..
let me know ok..