I start getting freaked out wondering if I'm going to die from this!!!!!!!!!!! I know that's crazy...But All my little worries and question all lead up to the big QUESTION! Will I make it thru and be back to normal??? If I can get a FIRM yes, then ill be fine!! Haaaaaa!!!! BTW: Typing after drinking 3 glasses of wine.... Just sayn... Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

All surgeries have risk so no promises - but there is a very small chance of dying from VSG surgery. If you are confident in your surgeon and he has an excellent safety rating then no need to be overconcerned. When is your surgery date?

As Iegal pointed out NO ONE can promise you anything. Personally, my brother went in for bunion surgery and came out with an MRSA infection and nearly lost his foot AND his life. Both my wife and I had the same surgery and came through just fine. I know of someone who lost a loved one because they died from infection shortly after having wisdom teeth pulled. They got infected, it went rampant in their system and went to their heart and they died.

Now that I've told you a few horror stories I have to say that there are THOUSANDS of people who have had this surgery and had no complications, very few who have had any and very, very few who have had serious complications and perhaps died from it.

You simply have to trust yourself, the medical professionals who are treating you and whatever "fate" you believe in for a good outcome, weigh the pros and cons and make a decision for yourself. If you are not ready mentally, physically, emotionally or spiritually then DON'T have the surgery.

of course there is no guarantee, but I too was very obsessed about the surgery...i check stats, googled my surgeon, watch the video of the surgery on youtube, ask my friends/family about their anesthesiology experiences. I was QUITE annoying...but I was sleeved on 4/11 and so far so good.

Just do your due diligence, research your surgeon, and ask as many questions as needed, and put your faith in God. You'll be fine

Thanks for the replys! I still worry everyday if I'm doing the right thing. Thank You!

Raz,

Welcome to the family!

Like you, I initially had the pessimism to think of the worst possible things that could happen. Finally one day I just decided that I would put it in God's hands and if he saw fit to see me through the surgery, then all would be well, and I have been at peace ever since the moment that I truly gave this over to Him.

My surgery was April 11th, 8 days ago and I can honestly tell you that it is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Like others have said, there are no absolute guarantees in this life, but I can tell you that statistically, you're 98% more likely to die from a car wreck than you will this surgery!

How are you feeling today?

Christal