MY surgery date is here. After many months of waiting after being booted back to the waiting list for surgery, it has finally arrived. Why am I now shaking in my boots? I thought I had read all the post on this website but somehow I missed the complications section..........after spending all day yesterday reading about the leaks, stents, and hardships, I am nervous. I am so thankful for all those who posted their complications and added them to my prayers last night, but it has made me so nervous. There is a running joke with my friends and family in regards to me...... What could go wrong will go wrong! I have the worst of luck!

Just needed to get that off my chest

Thanks

It is normal to be scared and nervous, I spent so many months worrying about other things like insurance and surgery dates that it wasn't until the last week before surgery that I started getting scared about the surgery itself. If you have considered the complications, and are still going to to with the surgery, then stop thinking about what could go wrong, and envision what your future will look like with your sleeve in place. I found this quote in Believe to Achieve:

" If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed "- David Viscott

I will pray for your surgery and that you may have some peace of mind.

Paola

Congrats!!! When is your surgery lol?

Remember not everyone has the same issues...some have issues (like me) and some can't even believe they had surgery (lucky ones)...I think it's better to expect the worse, that way it won't be as bad as you thought. All I read about was how people were shopping right after their surgery and back to work after one week etc etc. That did not help me in my situation at all.

Anyhoo, here's to smooth sailing for you

Thanks ladies! My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday 2/29. Your encouragement has helped me......im going through with it no matter what...........I can do this!