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[McButterpants 2,846]

I have a 14 year old son and he's one of the main reasons I am doing this.

I am pre-op - hoping for a 11/14/13 surgery date.

I go thru states where I am scared out of my mind. There are other times I can't wait to get it done. It's all a process. The unknown is scary. But for me the "known" of what my life is going to be like without the surgery is scary, too - I don't want to have to inject myself because I am diabetic, I don't want to have knee replacement surgery due to the damage created by the weight, etc.

So, I'm committed to my decision to do this and realize, I'm going to be a little psycho in the meantime.

Best of luck to you. Stay strong.

McButterpants

[Rach34 11]

I have a 14 year old son and he's one of the main reasons I am doing this.

I am pre-op - hoping for a 11/14/13 surgery date.

I go thru states where I am scared out of my mind. There are other times I can't wait to get it done. It's all a process. The unknown is scary. But for me the "known" of what my life is going to be like without the surgery is scary' date=' too - I don't want to have to inject myself because I am diabetic, I don't want to have knee replacement surgery due to the damage created by the weight, etc.

So, I'm committed to my decision to do this and realize, I'm going to be a little psycho in the meantime.

Best of luck to you. Stay strong.

McButterpants[/quote']

I def will be praying for you!

Def right bout the health issues being scary too!! :/

[sharonlaff 17]

best, best, decision i have ever made and i am only 5 weeks post op. i am down 26 lbs. good energy most days. the only thing is when there is something really good to eat around me and i can only eat like 5 bites i get sad because i don't have my "relationship" with food anymore.... Not really a bad problem to have... just got home from the park, before surgery 2 laps lagging behind my hubby and sweating like a pig I was done.... today i was walking faster than him and wasn't tired at all but couldn't get him to go around again!!! wow how my life is changing and so for the better!!

[Harris1❤ 28]

I haven't had my surgery yet I go on 10/9 and I'm scared and excited all at the same time which that to me is a normal reaction!!!! You will be fine????

[Rach34 11]

best' date=' best, decision i have ever made and i am only 5 weeks post op. i am down 26 lbs. good energy most days. the only thing is when there is something really good to eat around me and i can only eat like 5 bites i get sad because i don't have my "relationship" with food anymore.... Not really a bad problem to have... just got home from the park, before surgery 2 laps lagging behind my hubby and sweating like a pig I was done.... today i was walking faster than him and wasn't tired at all but couldn't get him to go around again!!! wow how my life is changing and so for the better!![/quote']

Congratulations on the weight loss!!

That's awesome!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

I can't wait till I start my journey!

[Tbird49 66]

I'm feeling better every day I'm letting my body lead not my head .. If I'm tired I rest etc. you can not rush this process , the results can be fatal so do what your dr/ nut say as every pound sheds away 18 down so far I feel I made a great decision .. Lil thing pop up in my head like wow ill be able to find some nice clothes for Xmas , or I can wait to get my bikini next summer getting a family portrait taken finally lol tiny things for some but big to me ... Excited that's how I feel )

[Tiny One 223]

That is awesome... congratulations!

Do u have pics? How much have u lost? Where did u start? How was ur surgery? Please share

Not posting pictures for privacy. Only my husband & 3 very very close & supportive friends knows. No one ekes, not even family.

I've list 69 so far.

Surgery went well. Only thing, I went in as an outpatient, but was admitted as an inpatient. Blood count was low & thought I might need a blood transfusion. But as it turned out, all of the fluids they were giving me to keep my hydrated, along with the blood thinners, really really really thinned my blood. Once the doc discontinued the fluids, blood level returned to normal, so I didn't need the transfusion. Had a problem with my heart rate. OMG, every time I moved, might heart rate sky rocketed. When I shifted in the bed, got up to go to the bathroom, or took my walks, the nurses came running. There was no problem with my heart at all. They attributed that to hospital

anxiety & worry about the possibility of needed a transfusion. I've always hated hospitals & couldn't believe I was there as an inpatient. Once they told me I didn't need the transfusion & I was getting discharged, heart rate returned back to normal.

Once discharged, I was find. Pain was tolerable. Energy returned to normal at week 5. Because I didn't want to end up back in the hospital again, I followed my doctor's rules to the T and had no difficulties at all.

Overall, very very satisfied. I am happy & healthy which was my goal.

Now the perks, OMG!!! I love the new me, I love buying new smaller clothes & really really love the extra attention from my husband.

So glad I did this.

[Rach34 11]

I'm feeling better every day I'm letting my body lead not my head .. If I'm tired I rest etc. you can not rush this process ' date=' the results can be fatal so do what your dr/ nut say as every pound sheds away 18 down so far I feel I made a great decision .. Lil thing pop up in my head like wow ill be able to find some nice clothes for Xmas , or I can wait to get my bikini next summer getting a family portrait taken finally lol tiny things for some but big to me ... Excited that's how I feel )[/quote']

That's awesome...

I can't wait for what seems little to sum be huge for me!!!

I'm so glad to hear ur doin good!!!

Keep up the good work an thanks for Sharing!!!!

[Rach34 11]

Not posting pictures for privacy. Only my husband & 3 very very close & supportive friends knows. No one ekes' date=' not even family.

I've list 69 so far.

Surgery went well. Only thing, I went in as an outpatient, but was admitted as an inpatient. Blood count was low & thought I might need a blood transfusion. But as it turned out, all of the fluids they were giving me to keep my hydrated, along with the blood thinners, really really really thinned my blood. Once the doc discontinued the fluids, blood level returned to normal, so I didn't need the transfusion. Had a problem with my heart rate. OMG, every time I moved, might heart rate sky rocketed. When I shifted in the bed, got up to go to the bathroom, or took my walks, the nurses came running. There was no problem with my heart at all. They attributed that to hospital

anxiety & worry about the possibility of needed a transfusion. I've always hated hospitals & couldn't believe I was there as an inpatient. Once they told me I didn't need the transfusion & I was getting discharged, heart rate returned back to normal.

Once discharged, I was find. Pain was tolerable. Energy returned to normal at week 5. Because I didn't want to end up back in the hospital again, I followed my doctor's rules to the T and had no difficulties at all.

Overall, very very satisfied. I am happy & healthy which was my goal.

Now the perks, OMG!!! I love the new me, I love buying new smaller clothes & really really love the extra attention from my husband.

So glad I did this.[/quote']

I understand.

I'm glad to hear all went well fir you..

I pray all goes well for me too!!

Keep up the good work..

I can't wait to be able to buy smaller cute clothes an most of all be healthy!!!!

[Fit2btied 122]

I would guess that most on this forum would admit to being at least a little scared. Heck' date=' I worry every time I board an airplane that it might go down, but I still get on.

Your Dr. Will run a lot of tests to find anything that might cause a problem. Try to relax and think about your new future. You are in good hands, I'm sure.[/quote']

Haha that's funny, I do the same thing when I'm going away.

[valkyrea 41]

I have a 2 year old. I did it because I feel I've robbed him enough "playtime"with mom. I don't want to sit on the sideline of his life. I don't want to be a prisoner in my own body.

I was very very very scared. I've always thought I was one of those people that wouldn't take the "easy"way out. This is the hardest way to do it.it took years to finally say yes and months to wrap my brain around it. It took years of my family begging me to do this before I even considered it.

I was just sleeved this past Monday, I can't say how great my life is since doing it, but I feel stronger than ever having made this decision. Life will keep going, it's up to you to decide where you want to spend it....on the court, or on the sideline.

Hugs.

[Rach34 11]

I have a 2 year old. I did it because I feel I've robbed him enough "playtime"with mom. I don't want to sit on the sideline of his life. I don't want to be a prisoner in my own body.

I was very very very scared. I've always thought I was one of those people that wouldn't take the "easy"way out. This is the hardest way to do it.it took years to finally say yes and months to wrap my brain around it. It took years of my family begging me to do this before I even considered it.

I was just sleeved this past Monday' date=' I can't say how great my life is since doing it, but I feel stronger than ever having made this decision. Life will keep going, it's up to you to decide where you want to spend it....on the court, or on the sideline.

Hugs.[/quote']

That's great to hear how happy u are for doin it....

I feel the same way, I have robbed my son of 13 yrs. Enough is enough. :/

How u feeling?

How was ur surgery?

Congrats on ur decision... I will keep u in my prayers!!!

Hugs....

[valkyrea 41]

That's great to hear how happy u are for doin it....

I feel the same way' date=' I have robbed my son of 13 yrs. Enough is enough. :/

How u feeling?

How was ur surgery?

Congrats on ur decision... I will keep u in my prayers!!!

Hugs....[/quote']

I'm feeling good, thank you for asking. Just a bit sore at the main incision and trying hard to keep my liquids down.

My surgery went well. The first night was rough, but mostly because I was getting over a cold when I went into surgery that seems to have come back with a vengeance the moment I entered the hospital, lol. Coughing and trapped gas don't mix.

[Rach34 11]

I'm feeling good' date=' thank you for asking. Just a bit sore at the main incision and trying hard to keep my liquids down.

My surgery went well. The first night was rough, but mostly because I was getting over a cold when I went into surgery that seems to have come back with a vengeance the moment I entered the hospital, lol. Coughing and trapped gas don't mix.[/quote']

Glad ur feelin well!!!

I will keep u in my thoughts an prayers for a speedy healthy recovery!!!!

[valkyrea 41]

Glad ur feelin well!!!

I will keep u in my thoughts an prayers for a speedy healthy recovery!!!!

Thank you very much