I am due to have my surgery around May. Today I spoke with a friend that I haven't spoken to in years and she started telling me how a friend of hers and her brother in law had the sleeve and have had nothing but complications. Her brother in law was sleeved in December 2013 and he suffered a bowel obstruction. I've been so confident about having this surgery and now I feel like I'm second guessing myself.

Anytime you talk about surgery, someone will tell you about someone they know and they pick the bad experiences to tell you about. There is risk with all surgeries, you need to become as educated about this decision as you can and do what is best for YOU regardless of anyone else's experience. I am 7 weeks post op and could not be more pleased. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was the mental hunger but that got easier in time.

Everyone knows someone who knows someone who had complications. I think most people say things like that because they are truly concerned about your health. My suggestion for you to evaluate the risks and incidences of complication if you haven't already. You need to weigh those percentages vs. the benefits, then make the decision on whether you are ready or not.

I waffled thru the process...continually asking myself "Is this the right thing to do?" "What if something goes wrong?" "Have I really tried hard enough to lose on my own?" I think it's natural - this is a big decision. This is a life changer. The day before surgery while I was filling out paperwork, I had to review a 4 page document that clearly detailed the risks and the incident rate. It didn't phase me because I had already done my homework - I knew what they were. Arm yourself with information. An Informed Sleever is a successful sleever...

5 months out only lost 38 pounds that is 1/2 of my weight to goal. No regrets at all!!!i wish that I had done this years ago

Most of us are scared to have surgery..it is normal. And in my opinion ..most don't have major problems., yes there are a few who have had problems.. It is up to you if u want to go through this journey. Speak to your surgeon sbout your situation. In addition, we are all at risk of major health problems if we don't lose our excess weight...