I everyone I thought I would introduce myself and hopefully find some bag buddies. I'm dani 28 and live in uk. I have 2 children and am married. I'm booked in to have my sleeve on September 4th and am absolutely terrified. I'm scared of the surgery itself and also whether I can actually manage afterwards. I'm 5'7 24st just wondering if there was anyone out there like me who can give me some advice or share your weight loss stories etc . X

First of all Welcome!!!! I think we were all terrified at one point... then we learned a little more about the surgery and the success of others and started to feel more comfortable about the surgery. From time to time pre-op I questioned myself and was very nervous about having the surgery. I'm 8 weeks post op now and am so glad I went through with it. My advice to you is to spend some time on the boards, read, learn,ask questions, make new friends and you too will soon see that terrified feeling go away.

I have lost 60lbs since starting this journey... some pre-op, some post op and I would have never been able to do it without the surgery. I feel so much better and can see a huge difference.

Good luck with your surgery on the 4th

Welcome.... I dont know your starting weight, but I am also 5'7" and my heaviest weight was 298 and I am currently 225 and I am 4 months postop. It has been great. I've had a relatively smooth recovery. The sleeve does really work, I was a little soar like I did 1,000 sit ups which wasn't too bad. Good luck.