Have started my prelim requirements, had barium, labs, cardiac and start nutrition next month for my 3 class requirement. I am extremely excited but extremely scared as well. Being a paramedic/RN I know oh to we'll the complications so that scares me even though complications are rare. Anyone else out there about to go through with surg and is scared about it and anyone out there that already had surg please give me good hope and stories. I also think about the liquid diet and am worried about messing up on it. Who out there had trouble with liquid diet before or after.

I just finished up my insurance requirements and received an email today stating they sent my info to insurance. I'm looking to have surgery in July or August. There's a mix of emotions involved-- fear, excitement, apprehension. I too am afraid ill mess up or wont lose weight. In addition, I am also an RN and look at everything from a medical standpoint.

However, things will be okay!!! You've done your research and have hopefully made the best decision for the outcome you're wanting. Best of luck!!

I too was scared that I would be the one to have the leaks or abscess or whatever complication was available. However, I knew I had to do this for my health and to take back control of my life. I had yo-yo'd for years. I researched my surgeons and was confident I had chose one that would do his best to make sure I was a success under his care. He answered every question I had no matter how stupid it may have sounded to him. My surgery was a success, no complications, dropped 5 medications, 32lbs since surgery date, 8 weeks out and happy as a lark!

liquid diet is doable and if you approach as the first step to taking back control of you then you can't fail!! God bless you!

July is my projected time for surg as well it just isn't coming quick enough and causes more anxiety

Guys and gals, I had every nasty co-morbidity you can think of (DVT, Pulmonary Emboli, Sleep Apnea, borderline Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc) and I came through surgery fine! No leaks, no complications, just higher energy and I'm staring at 100 pounds lost at almost 8 months post-op. What would YOU give for 100 pounds lost in 8 months? How about a couple of weeks of liquid diet, a couple of hours in surgery and a reduced capacity to overfill your stomach? I think it's a fair trade-off, don't you?

So I have always been a big guy, My BMI is currently 42. Exercise and diet never worked for me. Id loose a small amount of weight and gain it back, I come from a family where they are all heavy and have diseases associated with being obese. So I decided to have this surgery through Abington hospital in Pa. I am in the process of lab work, and seeing my specialist for atena select approval. I hope all this work will get me approved. My friends and family don't understand I feel like. Some are thinking that I'm looking for an easy way out, but I'm not!!! ive been doing my research and I know that this surgery is far from easy. Here is the thing I know I want this surgery and I will go through with it, but I just don't Want to die! I'm terrified when I go under I wont wake up. Has anyone else been this scared. Luckily I have my partner with me every step, but he has doubts of his own. Any advice for me? My mind is going a mile a minute. I am just excited to feel happy and healthy and actually love myself.

You are correct, it isnt the "easy" way out! It is just a tool to help you succeed. I was scared, to be expected with any kind of surgical procedure so dont have any doubts, you will do great, just think of the benefits of the surgery for you. You will he healthier, happier and live longer! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! I am six months out and 29 lbs from goal already! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!! Keep us posted on your journey!