Or does it seem like there's more fellow sleevers that having to deal with and suffering with leaks or other post op complications lately?

I'm scheduled next Tuesday and I don't know if I'm just getting nervous or what.

I have heard of some problems , and the scary thing is, they weren't the caused by the patients. But then they weren't caused (with the exception of an arrogant dr, who wouldn't listen) by the surgeon either. There are risks. I do think that as the date draws nearer ( my surgery is 10/22/12), the reality of it all hits harder. This is a huge deal, no going back. But I don't feel I have any viable options at this point. So I plan to do all in my power to heal correctly and completely. Which brings me to something that just blows me away.

I keep reading of people who are just a couple weeks out eating things that are not allowed until week three or four or longer by my doctor. I realize that all doctors are different , but there does seem to be a pretty standard start up plan. A woman at my pre-op appt was two weeks out eating way beyond the two week point ( we have the same dr) and says she doesn't supplement or count protein! That just scares me. I hope that everyone will follow their doctors advice and allow their sutures to heal properly.

I know how you feel. I got so scared right before my surgery date. I looked every where for complications and problems people had. Even googled people who have gained weight back after surgery. I was so worried! One thing I googled that made me feel better was my doctor. I searched for hours to find people he may have made mistakes on. I felt totally comfortable with my doctor the morning I had surgery. I have 3 kids who depend on me and I felt scared to take the chance. I am 5 months post op and so glad I did it. I have lost 70 pounds so far. I track everything I eat on my fitness pal and exercise at least 4 times a week. I think having the jitters are normal. Just know what to expect and make sure you trust your doctor. Good luck!! Complications do happen but not near as much as perfect successful surgeries!

Man!! You guys took the thoughts right out of my head!! my date is October 17th and I have started google ing everything!every complication every possible problem that could come up and I think I have worried myself into a tizzy! and same thing here I noticed people were eating after just a couple of days...wth?!! I'm just going to focus on healing properly and trying to get healthy and I think everything will go well. Happy Thoughts