Just wondering if South Carolina Sleevers are out there? We can support each other. Blessings!

Lexington Medical Center in Columbia. How about you?

Beachbum im having mines done at Hillcrest its part of greenville hosptial system.

Okay, ladies - I confess to needing a pep talk. I just got my surgery date on Thursday and I have never had a moments hesitation in the 2 plus years that I have been researching and going through the process of getting cleared for this surgery. Suddenly this weekend - I panicked!! I feel that this is the last chance for me to get my health straightened out and get back to a healthy active life but I'm suddenly terrified that this won't work for me. What if I'm that one in a million that doesn't loose any weight. What if I'm one of the ones that wakes up from the surgery throwing up and I never stop? What if...What if....What if....?? I know this is probably semi normal and it hasn't stopped my determination to get the surgery. I'm just freaking out now that it's all in place. Any and all encouragement will be greatly appreciated....

(Beachbum) hello im in the same boat. I think we all get scared when the time come to really do it. I been thinking what if something goes wrong. But I have to keep telling myself I trust and have faith in God it will be fine. But on the other hand I keep thinking negative. We have to look at like if we dont make a postive step in our life the future may be bad for us and the doors has open for us to take bk contorl of our lifes. But wat ur doing is normal we all worry. Be bless

Some doubt is normal. you should ask the questions. But I hope that you answer with positive responses. I am sending you both positive light and faith. I will stand in the gap and believe for both of you. I pray that this is the path for you both and that there will be no hindrances, no blocks, no obstacles and no problems that will keep you away from your destiny! Walk right into your destiny!!! Blessings! Melody

Thanks for the encouragement and prayers! I seem to be doing better now - hopefully it was just a temporary freakout! It was just extremely weird that I've been so determined and when it's actually going to happen I started to panic! I'm concentrating on getting everything in place and ready to start my new adventure - I'll actually be on vacation for the next two weeks and then I get to start my pre-op diet....it will probably become VERY REAL then....

Hoping I could offer some encouragement. I am 4 months post op today and I honestly have no regrets, except that I didn't get sleeved sooner. I'm down 73 lbs, and about 30 inches overall. I have so much more energy. I work out 3-5 times a week. I have had a really good experience overall. I did have some early issues with dehydration but it was my fault...not drinking enough. I have only thrown up a few times. I'm eating normal, but healthy foods. I don't even recognize myself in the mirror! Its such a great feeling and I'm loving the changes. I still have a long ways to go! The apprehension is normal, but trust me, its worth it.

Thanks so much, Jessica! That does help a great deal - wow! 73 lbs in 4 months?? Amazing and extremely encouraging...And to know that even though you did have some problems - you were able to handle them and are doing fine now. THAT I can deal with. I hope everything continues to go well with you!

Question: Have you submitted your time off from work for the surgery? I'm trying to figure out how much time I'm gonna take off. I'm moving to do a short term disability claim... Some people take off 1-2 weeks .... Others take off a month... I wonder how it's determined....

My apologies, I meant to send that as a personal message. (Sorry) lol

Hello friends! Had my EGD done today they find a hernia that has to be repaired anyone had the same thing. Count down began:)

Good morning, Chanvita! I personally haven't had my surgery yet and they didn't say anything about me having a hernia when I had my EGD but I've read several posts on here where people have had the hernia repaired and their sleeve done at the same time. The way I look at it - at least they found it and it won't cause you complications adjusting to the sleeve if they fix it now. (I may need this same pep talk if something pops up for me!) All will work itself out in the end - it's just another step that you have to take in the process. Hope everything continues to roll along for you - I'll be thinking about ya!

Summerjjjj - we haven't heard from you in awhile - Is everything going okay?

Helloo (Summerjjjj) how is everything goin for you?

Hey y'all! I'm doing good. Losing about a pound a day. At the soft food stage. My stomach has been handling everything just fine. Haven't gotten sick once! I felt good enough to join a gym this week. Super yay! I'm REALLY excited to be gaining more energy!

My bathroom activity has been troubled quite a bit tho.

Dealing with a bit of head hunger at times and cravings still. But I haven't strayed from my diet.

That's all I can say for now. Thank you guys for checking in on me!