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I had my appointment with the surgeon today and instead of feeling excited, I am terrified..... Feeling confused, not sure if I should go forward. Anyone out there who has felt the same?? HELP

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I had my appointment with the surgeon today and instead of feeling excited' date=' I am terrified..... Feeling confused, not sure if I should go forward. Anyone out there who has felt the same?? HELP[/quote']

I felt the same way and didnt do it

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I did when my surgery date got closer, but it was the best thing I did for ME!! It's normal to be nervous.

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I felt the same way and didnt do it

So, since you are still here, it is safe to say that you're still planning on getting sleeved?

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I felt exactly the all the way up until the last minute, but now, 5 weeks later, it's truly a blessing,

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If we are honest with ourselves, I think most of us had a panic attack somewhere in the process. Mine was after my nutritionist appt - all I kept hearing is " you'll never do x again". Well, I am almost 3 years out. There is nothing I CAN'T have, but there are things I choose to avoid and/or limit.

Go to your appointment and really listen to your surgeon. Share your concerns and listen to their response. You will know if/when surgery is right for you.

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If we are honest with ourselves' date=' I think most of us had a panic attack somewhere in the process. Mine was after my nutritionist appt - all I kept hearing is " you'll never do x again". Well, I am almost 3 years out. There is nothing I CAN'T have, but there are things I choose to avoid and/or limit.

Go to your appointment and really listen to your surgeon. Share your concerns and listen to their response. You will know if/when surgery is right for you.[/quote']

Congrats... what made you realize this was the right decision? How much weight have you lost? How difficult has it been to maintain it?

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My surgery is scheduled for Dec 12 and I am really getting nervous. However, i am only 30 years old and i am on 4 blood pressure medications. I just got married last year and want to start having kids but my doctors want me to lose 100lbs before i start trying. I have got to get this weight off so i can get on with my life. Just focus on your reasons for having surgery. Think about how much better your life will be after.

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My surgery is scheduled for Dec 12 and I am really getting nervous. However' date=' i am only 30 years old and i am on 4 blood pressure medications. I just got married last year and want to start having kids but my doctors want me to lose 100lbs before i start trying. I have got to get this weight off so i can get on with my life. Just focus on your reasons for having surgery. Think about how much better your life will be after.[/quote']

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Truth of the matter is that I too have a comorbidity called diabetes. Wish you much success on your journey. God Bless

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So' date=' since you are still here, it is safe to say that you're still planning on getting sleeved?[/quote']

I really decided against it because of the grehlin hormone. That hormone is responsible for memory and it gets removed.

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Did you get another surgery?

How come you are still here? I'm just curious, not being snarky.

I thought the grehlin hormone came back over time?

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I have felt the same. I am an RN on a post op bariatric unit- I understand. But also, I can answer any of your questions. Working on this unit for the past 4 years I have seen the good, the bad, the ugly- but also the inspiring. I have seen people regain their life, health, and confidence. It's a new beginning. A very big change- and change is scary. The thing is- you have to do this for you. You need to be totally educated on the choice and go in to it with the knowledge of how this thing works. Any questions at all- just ask. Ill be happy to answer.

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I have felt the same. I am an RN on a post op bariatric unit- I understand. But also' date=' I can answer any of your questions. Working on this unit for the past 4 years I have seen the good, the bad, the ugly- but also the inspiring. I have seen people regain their life, health, and confidence. It's a new beginning. A very big change- and change is scary. The thing is- you have to do this for you. You need to be totally educated on the choice and go in to it with the knowledge of how this thing works. Any questions at all- just ask. Ill be happy to answer.[/quote']

So nice to hear comforting words... I'm an Lpn scheduled for surg 11/29 I'm so nervous and I think it's because of having "a little too much knowledge"lol only part I'm nervous about is anesthesia.....

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