Hi there.... Been reading a lot here and I am very excited ( not today though) I am 5'11 and 311 lbs ... My surgery is on Monday the 20th but today and as I am getting closer I am freaking out! I know many people felt this but all I am seeing now is bad complications ! no turn point after! I do not know? So excited and so worried! Not sure what to expect after? How did you ( who felt the same) over felt this? Thanks

Edited January 18, 201412 yr by Shadi-Dadi

Happy to hear you are out and doing OK. You will be well on your way in the next few days....walk walk walk and then walk some more, the gas will go away. Keep us updated and welcome to the sleeve family !!!

Please do not freak out any more than you have to. No need.

I was very apprehensive Saturday. Surgery was Tuesday. I wondered if I was making a good decision. Did I pick the right surgery, as the surgeon was open to either sleeve or bypass. I thought about dying on the table. No partner, no children. Would I only be remembered as the fat woman who wouldn't lose weight with will power, who died on the table?

So much fear. That's why i said only freak out as much as you have to.

This surgery is not like getting your nails done. Call in one day get them done on the next. No this is something you have thought about and talked about for quite awhile. Tests, meetings, dr's appointments...you have gone. Through a great deal to get here. Trust your decision and go for it.

Take a deep breath. Trust in yourself and the professionals that will surround you before, during, and after surgery. Be at peace.

Good luck!

Ok.... Three days post ops... Left the hospital today ... Sipping water and eating jello... So far not bad... Walking is great help for the gas... Thanks for the advice.!!!

Glad to hear you're doing well. Please keep us posted on your progress!