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Tough Texan/scared to death

50 ex college football player. 5'11" and 260. Two kids 5 &13. High blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and diabetic on meds Sleeve scheduled with dr Kim on 7/21. I am scared to death.

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  • Hi Tough Texan; You are tough, because you can admit you are scared. Totally normal response. This is elective surgery with minimal risks. You have done your homework, researched your surgeon, VS

  • If only it WAS as simple as get off your rear and do it. If it was, we'd all have a BMI of 23-25 and perfectly happy with ourselves. Sure, there are risks with surgery. However, if you're in the Da

  • Tex: A lot of folks go through this fear. I thought it was perfectly normal. Yes, there are those who argued me and said I should only be excited but you can't fake feelings. But here's the one t

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For those of you scared half to death your gonna croak on the table all I can say is we almost all go thru that. Most won't say it but it's true. The chances of you dying from this surgery are almost zero. the chance of you dying in a car wreck on the way is what should have you worried. Lol. Your worry is normal.

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Time to stop in and give an update. Been about a month since I posted and weight loss has slowed. I'm actually glad because at the rate I was losing it was concerning me. I'm now at 192!!!!. If someone had told me 4 months ago that before the end of the year I would weigh in the 180's I would have laughed. I should be there before Xmas. I have my life back and I am so grateful for this surgery and dr. Kim. Best 12 grand I ever spent.

Hey Tex - It sounds like Dr Kim changed your life....literally. I wish I had seen this thread prior to my surgery (Dr Kim on Oct 31)...you're a great inspiration. And I hope to be joining you in onederland real soon. Congrats on your success.

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