I guess I'm a little nervous. I went into this headstrong without a care in the world. After several times being asked by the surgeon, nurse practitioners and other assorted persons if I had any questions or concerns, I pick the day before surgery to flip out. I guess my main question is, should I or shouldn't I? I know I have to lose weight but at what cost. Looking at the way I'm going to have to live, I feel as if I'm just trading one set of pills and headaches for another. Multi vitamin, b12, calcium citrate, iron and possibly potassium, every day for the rest of my life. Then I was reading and found out that long term use of certain supplements can cause cancer among many other medical conditions. Not including the stories I've heard about dumping syndrome . Anyone with experience out there? Am I over thinking? I heard Medicare just approved the sleeve, should I consider that?

Don't get this post wrong, I'm not in the fetal position crying or anything (not that there's anything wrong with that). Just a lot of info running through my head. Would be great if I could find someone to say, "You're right, don't do it" or "calm down you're overreacting, it's a lot less complicated then that". Any takers?

My surgery is Tuesday & my mind is running wild too! Its nerves

Hi I am new to this forum. My surgery is the 22nd in 2weeks. I would think if you weren't a little nervous that might be weird. This is a huge surgery, life changing. I'm so tired of not living. Good luck tomorrow and look forward to hearing how it goes!! Deb

My surgery is Tuesday & my mind is running wild too! Its nerves

I'm sure you're right, thanks. My surgery is on Tuesday as well. I've Been counting the days for over a year. now that im just a day away, I'm doubting my decision. A little strange to think that something I'm gonna do in a little over 24hrs is going to affect the way I live for the rest of my life.

Hi I am new to this forum. My surgery is the 22nd in 2weeks. I would think if you weren't a little nervous that might be weird. This is a huge surgery, life changing. I'm so tired of not living. Good luck tomorrow and look forward to hearing how it goes!! Deb

I guess you're right. I never thought of myself as someone who would bug out the last minute but honestly, I've never done anything like this. Just glad I'm not backing out. Thanks! Good luck and God bless with yours

I guess you have to think what made you start researching and going through the process for gastric bypass. Everyone gets nervous and second guesses themselves. I look at it like this either I stay morbidly obese and keep gaining weight year after year till eventually my BP mess and cholesterol meds wont matter and I develop diabetes and all this is like I am dying but a slow death each year or do I take the risk with this surgery get healthy no more BP pills no more cholesterol meds and I avoid being diagnosed diabetic. I choose surgery

choosing surgery is choosing a better way of life. Not just for you but for your family. You feel so much better then you can ever imagine. Dont know your stats but my weight loss has given me a better quality of life. Dont get me wrong... there are trials ahead... this is not an easy thing to do to your body... but for me personally I wouldnt change a thing. Good luck and keep us posted on how things are going.

teddybear i think everyone who has had any kind of bariatric surgery starts getting nervous i know i did a couple days out its more nerves then anything else don't worry you will be fine and the sleeve is still restrictive and they still need to take vitamins my sister is getting the sleeve i had RNY on 8/22/12 and i can tell you i was on all kinds of meds 7 weeks ago and now i just take my vitamins i have dropped 50 lbs in just over 6 weeks (everyone is different at the rate they will loose) i was a bit nervous going in but wouldn't change a thing

I hope your nerves are better for your big day coming up today. You have been given some good advice. Thinking about you and hope everything goes well!

thinking of you today