I am a single mom of 3 and know i want surgery but i am freaking out about how i am going to take care of my kids and house after sergery. I just need a friend to go through it with me.

I am sorry you are feeling this way but understand what you are going through. Keep positive! I have found a lot of support on this site! I am starting over with a new program myself and the words of wisdom here is invaluable!

Thank you i have no support and i am hopping i can find it here if i can figure out this app lol I know this is good for me. My other health issues have caused me to do this. I have been wanting to do this for a long time but not brave enough to do it. I am 4' 11" and 258 i lost 38 pounds last year changing the way i eat and exercize.

5-11-2012 I meet my Dr who is going to do the surgery. so excited can't wait to see what is next.

Good luck! And stay positive! Im just getting started with the process as well. Im a few appointments into it. If you ever want to talk or need someone to talk to im a talker! LoL just let me know hang in there.

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I am just beginning also i have been to all my apps now just waiting to talk to the Dr. What are you doing the sleeve or Gyastric? I can not decide and it is comming close. I like the idea of the sleeve but i like the GP how do you decide?

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I am just beginning also i have been to all my apps now just waiting to talk to the Dr. What are you doing the sleeve or Gyastric? I can not decide and it is comming close. I like the idea of the sleeve but i like the GP how do you decide?

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I originally set out to have the sleeve. When I had my first appointment with my surgeon, he said I might want to consider gastric bypass because I had severe acid reflux and sometimes the sleeve makes it worse. He also said the gastric bypass usually has better weightloss results, and they are more likely to be long term. So, thats why I chose the gastric bypass, among other things. But, there is a lot more research and longterm studies out for the gastric bypass than the sleeve, although many people seem to do just fine with the sleeve. Ultimately it comes down to you and your specific comorbidities as well. I don't know about the sleeve, but I know many who had diabetes gets better almost instantly with gastric bypass. So, do some research on both surgeries and discuss them with your surgeon. Hope this helps!

OMG yes it does I have been feeling like i want both lol i am leaning to GP i want my diabetes to get better. I want long trem effects.

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Ok have another concern I have hade a cold for a wile now and i am afraid it is not going away if it is not gone before may 11 they are going to push my sugery back i just know it. Cold med's the works nothing is working. Any home remides?

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I chose the gastric bypass because you lose weight quicker and they have seen better results with it. The sleeve wasn't even an option for me where im from, its more for people that are in the higher 400's is what my doctor told me. I orginally wanted to get the lap band surgery but it takes longer for the weight to come off with that surgery and I would like it to come off quickly. To answer your question about the cold....my surgeon told me that they would not perform the surgery if I was sick at all or lacking in b12. But every surgeon is different.

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I have my appointment with my surgeon on 5/22 I am nervous but I have to loose weight

I am scared about the surgery and being able to do the pre op liquids

Hi there! My name is Erin, and I totally know what your going through. Im a single mom too and was petrified up until they knocked me out in pre-op and wheeled me in the OR. They had me wait 4hours longer than expected and the patient before me coded!!!! I even remember making the joke if we didn't get this show on the road I was so nervous I'm gonna jump off this gurney and run to the nearest buffet! Lol. But I knew in my heart this was chance at a healthier life......and I better go for it. Also I knew ahead just how scared I would be so I made a list of all my reasons I chose this decision......and reading it before surgery helped to calm my nerves. I am an RN ......and I think that made matters worse. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.....lol. If you need anyone to talk to just let me know. I know its hard to describe to other people what your feeling when it comes to weight loss surgery, unless they are going through the same thing. Good luck!

Thank you so much. My mom knows i am having gastric bypass but dad does not we are not telling him till that day. He has anxiety and he does not need to stress about me. I am finding it hard because i can not talk to mom. Dad is always around. My friends do not get it they are all thin. My sisters do not understand but they are supportive.

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I have my appointment with my surgeon on 5/22 I am nervous but I have to loose weight

I am scared about the surgery and being able to do the pre op liquids

I feel the same way. Glad i do not have to do it alone thanks to all of you on this app.

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Ok have another concern I have hade a cold for a wile now and i am afraid it is not going away if it is not gone before may 11 they are going to push my sugery back i just know it. Cold med's the works nothing is working. Any home remides?

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Try some brandy in your tea. The more the merrier.

Ugh I am so nervous about following the pre op diet and sticking to it for my safety