I'm recently divorced, my sister is freaking about my decision to do this in Mexico, and I'm scared to death to tell my parents. Mainly because they would worry themselves sick. I don't know if I'll be able to stop smoking without nicotine replacement, which is a no no. (it's actually the nicotine that hurts healing).

Just having moments of doubt. Very frustrated, and scared to go for the surgery alone.

I'm pretty sure my ex rearranged his vacation time to sabotage my trip, too. No worries ... Lol. I rescheduled across one of his weekends with my son.

Just needed to vent for a minute, and find some reassurance. Y'all please tell me that you don't regret doing this! That it's worth my frustration right now!

When is ur surgery? & where in Mex? I'm the 14th in TJ...there's lots of support here-friendly peeps

I was terrified. I was sleeved last Monday Aug 27th. Its almost funny now how much of a basket-case i was. My nurse was really helpful at reassuring me. All of the staff said they would be more concerned if i wasn't scared. It's a pretty big deal what your doing with your body so some concern is normal. Try and think about the future and all you have to look forward to. One of the other patients who was being sleeved the same as me was a smoker. The nurse told her to just wait 24 hours and she could smoke again. Now I'm no medical professional and don't really have a clue, but I do remember her saying that.

Not one day has gone by and not one will that I regret having been Sleeved. You will go thru anxiety, nervousness, being scared all of that. The thing to remember is why you're doing this in the first place (your son, your health, YOUR LIFE). Don't worry, you are not alone, you're here and we support you. God Is Good, you are in exellent hands. Stay focused. Stay strong. Believe

I was terrified the entire 24 hours before surgery, I was regretful the entire 24 hours after surgery. Every moment other than those as been easy peezy and one of my best decision ever! You should have support, you deserve support, but do not let the lack of it stop you from doing what is best for you.

Im scheduled on 10/26 with dr Alvarez