Hi guys! I'm Bcole and I am 24 years old. I just recently found this forum and have been lurking for about 2 weeks. My VSG was scheduled on January 2, 2012, however after my last appt. today, my surgery has been moved up to December 21, 2011. YIKES!! Right before Christmas.

I was not prepared (mentally) to have my surgery this soon. The nervousness is really starting to kick in! I have been dreaming about my hospital stay and I even had a dream that I was drinking a sprite and it just game right up and squirted out of my mouth! LOL so weird!

I don't have to do the 2 week liquid diet before hand, so I am thankful for that! I'm really hoping that the pain won't be too bad and since I've never been hurt, in the hospital, or sick before, i don't really know what to expect (except for the stories that I've heard and listened to on the internet).

Anyway, I know I'm going to need a little encouragement along the way, especially since the only people that know that I'm having this surgery is my immediate family. I'm hoping I can find that here and be a help to anyone if I can! So please send your prayers my way and any advice you have for me! I would really appreciate it

Welcome, Bcole! I'm fairly new to this site as well, with a surgery date of 12/27 so I'll be right behind you

Well, BCole, congrats on starting a new chapter in your life very soon. It's natural to be nervous about surgery and about such a big lifestyle change. Whatever questions you have, they are answered here, just hit the search box and someone has asked that question before.

If you have specific questions, feel free to ask. Many people here will chime in with info for you.

Good luck on your journey!!