Hey Everyone... my first topic thread, just joined last night...well really early this am Anyhow I need some opionions...PLEASE!!! I am a surgery virgin... never had stitches or broken limbs... Well I got the call today to schedule the sleeve surgery (april 1st) and wouldn't you know it... it is smack dab in the middle of the two weeks my sister is out of town!!!! I was afraid that might happen so she wants me to wait till she gets back so that would mean 4-11-11. I want this done yesterday but I want my sister at the hospital too. :o

10 days aren't going to change anything. If you feel safer with your sister around just wait for her. It's great to have someone you love with you. I would have waited 10 days if my hubby/mother/sister had told me to (shame they didn't and I had to travel without them, but that's another story! )!

It will mean a lot to your sister and you want her in your corner! I would wait, it being only 10 days.

Hey goofyspice, welcome to VST!!!

IMO it's always best to have someone be there with you. What's 10 more days? I know when you're excited and wanted it yesterday it can seem like an eternity but know it will come. Good luck to you whatever you choose!

Hey Everyone... my first topic thread, just joined last night...well really early this am Anyhow I need some opionions...PLEASE!!! I am a surgery virgin... never had stitches or broken limbs... Well I got the call today to schedule the sleeve surgery (april 1st) and wouldn't you know it... it is smack dab in the middle of the two weeks my sister is out of town!!!! I was afraid that might happen so she wants me to wait till she gets back so that would mean 4-11-11. I want this done yesterday but I want my sister at the hospital too. :o

You should wait. Not only for the support, but then your Surgery date will be the same as mine.

I would go ahead and do it on April Fool's Day---what a cool surgery date!

Hey Everyone... my first topic thread, just joined last night...well really early this am Anyhow I need some opionions...PLEASE!!! I am a surgery virgin... never had stitches or broken limbs... Well I got the call today to schedule the sleeve surgery (april 1st) and wouldn't you know it... it is smack dab in the middle of the two weeks my sister is out of town!!!! I was afraid that might happen so she wants me to wait till she gets back so that would mean 4-11-11. I want this done yesterday but I want my sister at the hospital too. :o

I think you should wait. That's just my personal opinion and what i think i would do in that situation. Either way, good luck to you!!! And let us know what you decide to do, my date happens to be April 11th too!!!

I was afraid that might happen so she wants me to wait till she gets back so that would mean 4-11-11. I want this done yesterday but I want my sister at the hospital too. :o

IMO - wait for your sister!!! Surgery of any kind is hard when you are alone. The nerves before hand, the pain after the surgery - you need support. Yeah a lot of people do it without any support, but you have the chance to have your sister there. I would strongly urge you to wait until she can be by your side - just in case. Not to scare you, I am sure you will do fine, but having her there might help you heal Good luck and best wishes!

Welcome to VST - you will be an addict in no time LOL

You can call and have your day changed,plus it will give you a little more time to get your soups ,protein,and drinks together and nothing bets having your sister by your side,mines is 500miles away and will not try to there for me,so let yours be there for you please,its called true sisters love....

Yes, wait!!! Its your sister and who better to be by your side especially being a surgery virgin!!!

I would wait, too! I had family with me and still do and it is priceless. I know what you mean about wanting it yesterday, but it will fly by I promise. Also, look at the extra days as 10 more days to lose some weight before surgery that will be gone forever!! Just that much less to lose after surgery

Good luck in whatever you decide.

IMO, wait for your sister. I would love to have my sister's support, before, during and after surgery, but she passed away a few years ago. If you have to ask this question then you already know that you want her there. What's 10 days in the rest of your life. Good luck !!!!

Hey Everyone... my first topic thread, just joined last night...well really early this am Anyhow I need some opionions...PLEASE!!! I am a surgery virgin... never had stitches or broken limbs... Well I got the call today to schedule the sleeve surgery (april 1st) and wouldn't you know it... it is smack dab in the middle of the two weeks my sister is out of town!!!! I was afraid that might happen so she wants me to wait till she gets back so that would mean 4-11-11. I want this done yesterday but I want my sister at the hospital too. :o

Thanks Everyone for your help. I have decided to wait for sis So that means My big day will be Monday April 11th at high noon I have seen quite of few others with that date so I will be in good company.

In lieu of flowers send protien shakes ;) ha,ha!!!

Your doing the right thing by waiting. Having a hand to hold while your nervous ( and we all were so don't worry about that) is a great thing. And the next few days after, it was nice to have someone to walk with. I'm glad you'll have the comfort of your sister with you. As for being a surgery virgin, the pain is not so bad, just keep up on the meds. And be ready to be groggy for the rest of the day of surgery. Walk walk walk, sip sip sip.

Welcome

Do whatever makes you happy!

I think waiting sounds good so you have her support!

Great choice!!! All the best on April 11th!!! Keep us updated...