JeezLouise91

Definitely go to the ER! doesn't sound normal at all. Hoping it gets better for you soon xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Ahhh me too! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Mine was January 10th but got moved to January 17th! I'm soo nervous but the before and after pictures keep me going! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Oh excellent! The most nerve wrecking part is over! I'm a little envious as I so wish I was in your place now lol. Look out for me on January 16th where I will be writing my post through tears [emoji23] wishing you a speedy recovery and all the success xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

OK so if my name looks familiar to any of you, you may remember me as the indecisive, anxious all over the place girl who asked 1000s of questions and really wasn't sure whether to get the sleeve or not [emoji23] After re-reading through all your advice and doing more searches I've decided to stop being such a wuss and JUST GO FOR It. This is my little thank you post to you all as I don't think without this community I would of decided to do this. My surgery date was moved and is now January 17th. Now that I've decided to do it the nerves have got a little worse, but one thing that's changed is for the first time in a long time I'm actually excited. Now I can look at all these inspirational photos and say "that'll be me soon!" I've decided to make an Instagram account (jeez_sleevedlouise) especially for my journey and even posted a cheeky vlog which is not like me! But then again getting a major surgery isn't like me either lol. Thanks guys once again and glad to finally feel like part of this with all of you! Much love xxx Surgery due January 10th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

I've had cold feet for about a month and I don't even get sleeved until January! It's so easy to be sure about getting it when we're in the process isn't it?! But as soon as you get accepted and get a date, bam it hits. Unfortunately we can't see into the future so nothing is certain. Complications can happen but that's the risk we're willing to take for a better life. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure either, but will probably get it the way I'm going, so when you think about it, not having the surgery is a risk too! Losing weight is harder for me too with PCOS. Let's face it, the chances of us successfully losing weight and keeping it off without the surgery is slim. It's not like we haven't tried. Sorry I can't answer any of your questions as I'm not quite there yet! But I really related to some parts of your post so wanted to give you some encouragement [emoji3] xxx Surgery due January 10th 2018

I hope it went well for you! I'm probably going to have to be dragged to hospital kicking and screaming on my surgery day lol. Such a wuss, but i know how worth the surgery will be, just like you! Surgery due January 10th 2018

I've quit smoking by Vaping for two and a half months now and have been slowly trying to wean myself onto 0mg nicotine. The nicotine is bad for you as it affects blood circulation therefor makes it harder for the wound to heal. Vaping is no way near as bad as smoking and people who say it is isn't educated on them enough, so if you used to be a smoker congratulations on making the switch. Surgery due January 10th 2018

Thanks hun. It's not quite that. I only have one friend who lives miles away so I don't really go on nights out. Only special occasions with my OH and the occasional random night with my cousins. It is honestly just the fact I don't want to get alcohol poisoning or get too drunk when I do go out. More concerned about my health and safety than that! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah it makes sense, surely I should get surgery to prevent it not just wait til I'm at that stage. Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

My dad has diabetes and he takes soooo many medications for it, plus injections! Thank you for your reply really appreciate it. Am slowly but surely getting convinced Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow I didn't know that. That's so low [emoji29] I think with me it's the maintaining more. I really do feel like I will regret this. Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

The fact that you have battled with depression and anxiety and still went through with the surgery is amazing. My anxiety is what's stopping me from taking the plunge, and I'm 26! Be proud of yourself, remember that you won't be stuck indoors forever. This stage is only temporary, soon you'll be going out having fun again AND be slimmer, healthier and more confident all round. It must be hard but keep visualizing what's to come. Well done you! Be proud of yourself! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm a little concerned about this too! I live with my parents and boyfriend and since I'm the only one who don't work I do the cooking and cleaning. Not out of choice may I add lol. Lazy days for me are kind of frownd upon! ? I feel like if I didn't do it I'd feel terrible watching them finish work and having to cook when I could of had it ready for when they get in because this is what I've always been used to. So even if they said it was fine it'd be a problem! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you're from the uk the anesthesia and pain appointment will be to talk over with you what you have to do on the day of the surgery and what to expect in regards of pain relief afterwards. Also to make sure someone will be able to take you home! The surgeon then spoke to me briefly about the different types of biactric surgery and to confirm I definitely wanted the sleeve before then getting me to sign the documents and giving me some instructions for pre op. Hope this helps! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for telling me about your experience, glad it's going well! Yeah my BMI isn't the worst. Not the best but certainly not the worst lol. I worked out that I need to drop around 4/5 dress sizes to be the right size for my height. Thinking about it it's really not all that much. Since being accepted I've been going haaard on eating healthy and exercising. I decided not to bother calorie counting or even go on a diet. Just cut bad habits like takeaways, big portions, forgetting breakfast and ofcourse sweet and fatty foods and get off my arse more lol. Its been going well I've lost around 4lbs in just over a week which makes leaving the surgery more tempting however how long before it piles back on? Chance it could just be water that I've lost too [emoji26] Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Aw thank you hun, And I hope it didn't sound like I think that people who get the surgery don't respect themselves or their body haha! Opposite infact. It was more of me saying I didn't care if I had any complications at the time because I didn't respect myself, now that I do I'm nervous lol. My BMI is around 42. Wow four years is a long time! I am so greatful for being given this opportunity. I just wish the process was alot quicker. I feel like I would of been more confident about getting it done then than I do now! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

I wish you all the best! So many people have said that if you don't think you're ready then you're probably not. Thinking back I wish I would of went for the band as it is irreversible if there are any complications. But obviously that doesn't mean they're aren't any. Commitment scares me I guess! Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh wow that's crazy. I feel bad enough for Vaping on occasion. I'm going to get 0% nicotine liquid soon but worry that if I ask my surgeon if that'll be OK he'll still say no. Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah, who's to say that if I don't get it done now and fail again to lose weight on my own I'll be even more scared the next time I consider the surgery... [emoji29] Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

So even 5 years after the surgery she passed away due to complications? How awful. Do you know if she didn't follow her surgeons advice at all or did she gradually start taking less care with it? Right now my surgeon has told me to stop Vaping and I'm finding it extremely difficult since I've not even stopped smoking all that long. Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for the advice. It's crazy that I'd rather get it done when and if I get in that position rather than nipping it in the bud now. I shouldn't wait until things get out of control I know. It's such a life changing decision though, and I haven't had the best of support from anyone. Decisions decisions...

Partly true yes! I honestly thought there was no way I'd be accepted for it, so working towards it was alot easier mentally than being accepted for it. Only a small part was that though! My other comment will explain the rest [emoji18] Also great advice thanks xx Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone thanks so much for all your replies. I am sorry I have had a hectic couple of days and not had a chance to even read through these let alone reply. Now that I have can I just say thank you for all your positive and encouraging words. It sounds like most of you wish you had it done sooner. And the fact that loose skin may not be as much of an issue if I get it done now sounds tempting. Maybe I'm not mature enough to commit who knows. My life was different nearly two years ago when I first started towards my journey for this surgery (I'm from the UK and getting it done on the NHS is a looooong process). I was in kind of a bad place and felt like not only would surgery help with my weight but also force me to kick some bad habits I had with alcohol and cigarettes. Now things are different and I've learnt to respect myself I have cut out the cigarettes and lowered my alcohol content greatly. I'm also thinking do I now have the will power to lose this weight on my own? I tried many attempts before but outside factors and stresses contributed to making it more difficult than usual but now that they are no more and I am finally happy I feel like I can try one more time to do it myself before getting this done. 2 years ago I didn't even care about the risks I was at such a low point and desperate. Now I respect myself and my body and my life and feel that I am not having enough issues with my weight to consider this. I hear stories of people not being able to walk 5 minutes without getting out of breath, or not being able to go on fairground rides, or even having past heart attacks. I am not at that stage yet and feel I am not only less deserving of it but also not in the position where if I don't get this now I might not be able to see my 50s. Being slim again would be lovely I must admit and being able to have children would be amazing but right now my life isn't at any risk. Which is why I don't think I should put it at risk if that makes sense? This is not me saying a definite no just going a little deeper into why the complications concern me more than usual now compared to when it did at first. Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app

So a letter came in the post a couple of days from the hospital. They offered me the 16th of November and as I read the date I felt my heart drop to the pit of my stomach. I said that I wouldn't be able to do that date and would February be possible [emoji28] the lady said no February is too late, we're going to offer you one more appointment in January at the latest and if you decide not to take it you will be kicked off the program and will have to be re refferd by your doctor again. That was me told lol. Looks like I'm really going to have to make a decision soon. This is so hard. One day I wake up with such confidence like what's the big deal? Loads of people can do it so can I! The next day I'm full of anxiety and thoughts of complications. In regards to complication worries: Are you at more risk the older/bigger/unhealthier you are? Or can leaks etc just happen to anyone? I'm 26, not the biggest but obviously big enough, have no medical problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Only pcos which is to do with hormones. If any of you read my last post you're probably thinking "not her again, stop being a chicken and just go for it" lol. I do apologize. There will probably be another post next week from me crying [emoji23] Sent from my F5121 using BariatricPal mobile app