Hey everyone.. I cant tell you how encouraging and helpful this site is! I am really getting nervous. I go on the 12th for my pre op and the following Tuesday the 18th is my surgery.

I have read and read read about do's and don't. I have stopped taking my Omega 3, no more hormone patch. ( my husband is a saint! I can't even stand myself right now) I was on Zoloft I have weaned myself off completly now. I have PTSD ( major anxiety) I am still taking my meds for this.

I have Barrett's esophagus so I am still taking my Nexium. I have stopped my Cholesterol meds as well.

I have purchased Advocare chocolate Protien shakes. 23 grams per serving and I actually like them! Thank goodness.

I am taking off two weeks from work. Or at least I am going to try. I have been running in high gear to get everything done that I can to help my office run smoothly while I am gone. My VP called me yesterday and ask me when my surgery was again. I told him the 18th. He says will you be here on the 17th. I said umm yes I will. He said when do you think you will feel good enough to get on your computer at home after surgery? *shaking my head* I told him the following Monday I would sign on and monitor the activities of the office. He asked if I would be available by phone if needed. Im thinking to myself for goodness sakes.. Can I please just rest and not have the any stress for two weeks??? We will see how I feel. This damn stress is part of my problem to begin with!

Thanks for reading. It feels good to vent and share my excitement and fears with others who understand.

Wow, you def seem ready!!! And it sure sounds like your work will miss you! lol So did you try a bunch of shakes ahead of time or were these recommended? If I decide to go through with my surgery, mine will be at the end of October. I'm still undecided! Wondering when I will totally feel great about EITHER decision! Good luck to you!

Thanks Monica for you reply and well wishes. My niece sells Avocare products and gets them at a 40% discount. That is what my doctor recommended so I went ahead and bought some. It is the only thing I have tasted and it really taste pretty good blended with ice so its really cold. Can I ask why you are in doubt about having the surgery? Today I have read to much I think! Im freaking out now because of some of the horror stories some folks have posted. lol My anxiety is high enough on it own with out reading some of the stuff. Sometime I think to much information is bad! I go see my doctor next week for pre op. I have a list of questions for him now.

Thanks again for your reply.

I am the same in that I have read alot and have found some negatives with the sleeve...of course mostly it is if you don't use it as it's intended to be used, and I will say there are more positives posted than negative ones for sure. I don't want to add to your anxiety cuz you are feeling good about it so just check with your doctor on all your questions since they will be the most accurate! My reg. doctor is really conservative and she's added to my angst about the surgery (lol) so I just keep going back and forth with it. I wish you the best and I'm sure it will go great for you! Stay positive like you are...I know that's probably half the battle! Best wishes!