I'm feeling so many different emotions right now everything becomes so much more real now that I have an actual date. I'm excited because I worked so hard to get where I am today, but then again I'm scared of the pain and effects after surgery. Can anyone share their experience and let me know some more info on this subject thank you all

I got my surgery set for December also. I get nervous when I think about it but I know it's the best thing for me.

I'm only 6 days post-op, and no regrets so far! I did have some issues with slow respiration after surgery and i was so sleepy! I was on oxygen and they gave me a shot to help the anesthesia wear off. It got much better after that. I slept a lot the first few days. But, I didn't have a ton of pain and started walking by that evening. I think the quicker you can start moving, the better. I had some issues with nausea/the spins and they gave me a patch behind my ear, which helped. We figured out the morphine was causing the nausea or making it worse, and by the day after surgery they switched me to the liquid medicine (lortab?) that I'd be using at home. Big difference! That day I showered by myself and was walking by myself that night. I had surgery on Mon and went home at 1pm on Wed. I haven't used hardly any pain medication since I've been home. I've been walking every day and no issues getting my liquids in. Thankful that everything has been good for me so far! Wishing you all the best with your surgery and recovery!

My surgery date is Dec 1st and feel the same. I've wanted this so bad and now that's its almost here I'm really scared. I know its the best for my health, and it will be worth it. Just scared of the first couple weeks after surgery.

I am 4 weeks post op. The nerves are natural. I even had the thought that because I was losing weight pre op maybe I didn't need it.

I had a robotic procedure which left me with very little pain post op. I was able to go home the next day. Since then, I feel as if I've gotten my life back. I have soo much energy. I walk alot now! It was hard mentally at first, but it passes quickly. Celebrate your little milestones! I'm down 30 pounds since surgery, and 43 from my hw. Good luck! It's definitely worth it.

Wow, you sound just like me. I'm down 30 pounds so Ive been really over thinking it. You sound great and very encouraging. Thank You

Wow I wish like crazy I had a date already you guys are so lucky, I hope and pray my situation move faster along and I get approved and get a date set. I just finished a year long meetings with a dietitian and now I am waiting on them to get a referral for a psych test, I go to a seminar on Wednesday Nov. 5th. I hope all go well for you guys. Did it take you guys long to get to the point to where they gave you the surgery date???