October 1 is my day. I need support right now because I'm having negative thoughts. I need this to live a better life. I have been in the 250 pound range for 3 years, but been battling for 10 years. I have never shared my unhappiness about my weight in public like this. I am only 5'4". High cholesterol , hypertension, and two points from being diabetic!!!! So what is my deals with my fears now? I am excited but so nervous. So many mix emotions. SO grateful for this site because I feel like a have an extended family. Any St. Louis October 1 sleeve with Dr. Morales?

My surgery is schedules for tomorrow morning as well. I am excited! Good luck

Heyy definitely having those same feelings I'm scheduled for tomorrow at 2:45pm I'm just all over the place in my thoughts but I will hopefully find the strength to go on thru with it

You guys really are blessing. They moved me up to 6am

Take a deep breath and pray. You will be fine! I wish it was me. I have to wait till Dec or Jan. I have had to deal with diabetes for three years now and it's still not under control. So glad you can have the surgery before the diabetes set in. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you!

Well you will be there soon. Well I will let you know my journey after surgery which hopefully help you.

Hi Chass' date=' Your story sounds very similar to mine. I have battled my weight since I was an adolescent. And I've been over 200 for years. Right now I'm 255 and on a 5'2" frame that sucks. For many years I would tell myself, yes, I'm fat, but I'm healthy. Then 4 years ago I had to get on high cholesterol meds. Then I hit 40 and here comes the high blood pressure meds. And I've been diagnosed as pre diabetic. It all caught up with me <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Knowing my family history with heart issues, the high blood pressure diagnosis was really my last straw. I am scared of the surgery because I've never been in the hospital. But I know this is my chance to finally take control over my life and make a difference. I know you're scared - I have no doubt that right before surgery I'm going to be a wreck. But you know you're doing the best thing for you and your health. Take care - and know we'll all be here keeping you in our thoughts and prayers![/quote']

Thank you! wow I would say ,"I'm healthy, I'm not that big " but enough. Well I know u scared, I can at least help u with your fears after I go threw my surgery.

I am 5'3 & 1/2 and yes the 1/2 matters!dde09. Weighed 240+ I had surgery May 15 and have loss over 75 ibs! It has been so worth it. I bought a size 12 dress for a funeral a few weeks ago. It was baggy when I put it on Saturday! I am working out and doing things I haven't in many years. You are about to walk into your healing! Go get it Girl! Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

Smiles ! Thank you. I know you feel good.

Hi Chass' date=' its normal to feel that way. You are going to be just fine. In couple months from now you are going to look back and think why I didn't do this earlier. You are going to love the change. Tomorrow is going to be 11 weeks for me and I am so happy for my surgery. Good luck to you. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks, wow 11 weeks, how are you doing ?

good luck its a peice of cake best move youll ever make

Goodluck & Godbless... we all had our share of cold feet before the surgery..totally cool... just try n relax..sending positive thots n hugs your way... cheers :)

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October 1 is my day. I need support right now because I'm having negative thoughts. I need this to live a better life. I have been in the 250 pound range for 3 years' date=' but been battling for 10 years. I have never shared my unhappiness about my weight in public like this. I am only 5'4". High cholesterol , hypertension, and two points from being diabetic!!!! So what is my deals with my fears now? I am excited but so nervous. So many mix emotions. SO grateful for this site because I feel like a have an extended family. Any St. Louis October 1 sleeve with Dr. Morales?[/quote']

Sending up prayers and well wishes on your surgery..you will do just fine! Keep us posted with your progess as you ready your goals

Thinking good thoughts for you! I suspect you're already in recovery by now

Thanks, wow 11 weeks, how are you doing ?

I hope by now you are on the recovery room, wish you the best. Remember....walk, walk and walk and sips and sips of Water...

I am doing great, little by little getting to my goal, once an a while I crave some food...but I am really trying to stay on the right path. Join the Gym and trying to go at least 3 times a week.

Wondering how your surgery went today! Thinking of you!

Hope all is well.....thinkin of u & praying for a speedy recovery...

May God watch over u Chass and know that many people out here have the same fears as u. U r not alone. We are all praying for u to have a speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself and rejoice in your new beginning.