I am new to this site so this is my first post. I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on August 20th and I am getting so nervous! I am a worrier anyway so you can only imagine. I've been fortunate to have never had a surgery or been in the hospital before so this is a very new and scary thing for me. I am also very excited but I just want the surgery part to be done and over with so I can get on with it. I'm looking for buddies that are gonna be or are going through this around this time to talk and share experiences with. Can't wait to hear from you all!

I've had far too many surgeries . I have a rare type of brain tumor that helped contribute to my weight gain. I'm doing this, like everyone else, to try to reduce my morbidity. But with my underlying condition I'm virtually being a guinea pig in hopes it will help, but I guess someone has to be the first one to do it, so here I go!

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. I admire your strength through all of this.

I'm the 20th too....excited and ready to be on the other side here.

Congrats! I'm super excited to. Can't wait til a year from now!

I am getting sleeved on August 20th too!!!

I am having my surgery on the 28th. Guinea pig here too. I have had major back & hip issues plus a chronic pain condition. I am trying this since doctors pretty much are stumped & can only give me Rxs. My BMI is 32 so it will be interesting to see if less weight help. I really & I do mean really hope it helps. If I lose 30% of my body, I am really hoping I will lose at least 30% of my pain. I also had some pretty bad surgery stories so I am really just worried about the pain. Seeing my surgeon on Monday for pre-op. My pain doctor doesn't want to be in charge of my post op pain meds since I am having the surgery 5 hours away from where I live & my surgeon's office told me they do not want to be in charge of my post op pain meds since they are not equipped to control it. Ugh!! I have been saving up pain pills so I can do it myself.

I'm aug 20th too. Very nervous and excited!