I weigh 210 lbs and only 5'3 tall. I will be going for my operation on 16 April 2010, I am really worried at first, but after reading all the pre-ops and post I am feeling much better. I wish to thank all of you for posting all details. Will keep you informed after the Op.:biggrin0:

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Good Luck! All will be well soon : )

Best of luck ... let us know how you are doing - both pre and post-op>

Best wishes to you for a smooth surgery and recovery.

Sweet goodluck mine is the 15th

I too had my pre op appointment yesterday and my surgery is scheduled April 12th. I look forward to being a weight loss partner with you. I don't feel the fear as of yet i guess its because ive been waiting for my surgery for over a year now. My payers to you and that we reach our goal to a healthy and happier life. I appreciate all the post that have encouraged me along with the before and after pictures. When ever you start feeling scared just look at the albums of the success stories that will be you in the days to come. Good Luck to you.....

Good Luck! All will be well soon : )

Thanks for good wishes, will definately keep you all informed.

Thanks once again for all the encouragement.

These feelings of fear have affected most of us at one point or another. I had a lap band 4 yrs ago, then was revised to a sleeve in January. The week of my revision I almost backed out from fear as I was focused on the thought of cutting out most of my stomach and removing it from my body forever. :cursing:

I've had plenty of surgeries before, so that wasn't a concern. Thankfully the idea of having the band removed was the big motivator for me. I really didn't like having all that plastic and tubing as a permanent part of my body. So I'm thrilled that I did it - and don't have any regrets.

I'm sure you'll do great - just keep a positive attitude and know that you are saving your life. I started out around the same size as you are now at 5'3", and I'm getting close to my goal weight. You CAN do it girl!!!

My biggest fear right now is the cathader goiing in my man part lol I very healthy exept for sleep apnea and a 70 bmi but it does scare me I might not wake up

My biggest fear right now is the cathader goiing in my man part lol I very healthy exept for sleep apnea and a 70 bmi but it does scare me I might not wake up

yikes!! that doesn't sound like fun at all : ( Are you sure your surgeon will require a catheter? Not all of them do ....

hopefully you will be sedated before they do that!!

I know what you mean Kahn... the days building up are hard. All sorts of fears mixed with excitement. It's a eal roller coaster. I had extremely vivid nightmares about my stomach being ripped out of me for the week following my decision.

I go on April 21st. If the experiences of others is anything to go by.... we are going to be just fine.

take care

stacey

I wasn't aware that I would have to be catheterized... ugh.

I have one week till I'm sleeved (April 19...yay!!!) and I'll admit that I was a bit nervous....I read all the responses on this post and I'm at ease (for now ...thx guys!!!!!!!

LONDONGEEK I am 5ft even and 192 so i feel your pain...You are going to do just fine! Only a few more days for you! Keep us posted!

slebme

Noticed you are scheduled for TODAY! Sending thoughts and prayers your way, let us know how you are!