Hey all! I'm new around these parts

My surgery is scheduled for January 7th and I was wondering if there are any others schedule for the big day in January 2013 ...?

Ok. So i was supposed to have the band on jan 24th. Then, i have my friends tell me i should get sleeve bcus of obvious reasons. Perfect strangers in the surgeons office share their battle with the band and advise me to think about the sleeve. Needless to say, i instantly changed my mind and opted for the sleeve. But, i am having 2nd thoughts now.

Does anyone have fears of losing a major portion of their stomach? Can this surgery cause cancer in the long run? Will the stapling make us prone to ulcers? What is the life expectancy of sleeved individuals? My mind is going in circles right now.

Ok. So i was supposed to have the band on jan 24th. Then' date=' i have my friends tell me i should get sleeve bcus of obvious reasons. Perfect strangers in the surgeons office share their battle with the band and advise me to think about the sleeve. Needless to say, i instantly changed my mind and opted for the sleeve. But, i am having 2nd thoughts now.

Does anyone have fears of losing a major portion of their stomach? Can this surgery cause cancer in the long run? Will the stapling make us prone to ulcers? What is the life expectancy of sleeved individuals? My mind is going in circles right now.[/quote']

I had some of the same thoughts before surgery, but all in all I felt like these worries didn't outweigh all of the things that my extra weight was holding me back from!

Ok. So i was supposed to have the band on jan 24th. Then' date=' i have my friends tell me i should get sleeve bcus of obvious reasons. Perfect strangers in the surgeons office share their battle with the band and advise me to think about the sleeve. Needless to say, i instantly changed my mind and opted for the sleeve. But, i am having 2nd thoughts now.

Does anyone have fears of losing a major portion of their stomach? Can this surgery cause cancer in the long run? Will the stapling make us prone to ulcers? What is the life expectancy of sleeved individuals? My mind is going in circles right now.[/quote']

I Talked to my surgeon about ulcers and he told me that between bypass and sleeve, sleeves were less likely to develop ulcers. And since one if the issues that are developing with the band are erosions around the stomach where the band is, I actually think sleeve is less risky and will give a better outcome. As far as stomach being removed, I can't tell it's gone and I certainly don't miss it. I have a coworker who is banded and she frequently has to vomit up her food when she takes too big of a bite. Totally not attractive. So much so that she now refuses to eat in front of anybody. I don't think that's a lifestyle choice I want to develop. I'm sure there are pros and cons to each procedure, and it's up to you to determine which set of cons you are willing to live with.

Sitting here in the hospital waiting for my IV i cant believe this day is actually here...

Sitting here in the hospital waiting for my IV i cant believe this day is actually here...

Good luck and keep us posted!

I'm checking in!

Sitting here in the hospital waiting for my IV i cant believe this day is actually here...

Good luck to you!

Thank u guys for comments. Good luck crystal. Let us know how everything goes.

Just finished my pre testing and upper gi. Everything is good so far. I go to see the surgeon Wednesday and then surgery on Monday. Good luck to everyone!

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I have my surgey date set for January 25th. So, any advice to the ones that had it done earlier..... feel free. Also add me on my fitness pal too.

One week from today will be my turn. Nervous and Excited and Anxious to get it started.

Well, due to insurance issues I have been moved from Jan 24th to Feb 21st. I'm a little sad but just keep thinking, All things in Gods time not mine!!!

#598 smblalock5 I know how you feel I went from Nov from Dec to finally Jan and I was mad sad and angry but I decided that maybe Jan is for me and if it happens great and I need to keep moving foward and eating healthy.

Hi everyone!

I am new to the forum and have been lurking for the most part on here. I am having my VSG on Jan 23. I am so excited and nervous. I have 3 year old twin boys and a 9month baby girl. Nervous about recovery with the kids being around but I have a lot of outside help. I cannot wait to start this new chapter in my life. I have struggled with weight my entire life so I am looking forward to this change. So glad I found this forum so I can talk to others who understand and are going through the same thing!

I just had mine January 8th! I'm ready to get the show on the road!