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Hello I am new to this site. Just wanted to put my story out there, in hopes of encouraging someone who is as big a chicken as I am. I went through the whole preop test, appointments, classes, physchological eval, EVERYTHING... two years ago. Insurance approved, was scheduled for surgery, then backed out. I just couldn't do it! I really worried about post op pain and getting back to feeling well.

Well, after I backed out. Things never got any better. I was so disgusted with myself. The weight was really getting to me, my back, my legs, my overall well being, so I decided to try again. I went to a different doctor and had to go through everything all over. Of course it took a lot of convincing to get my husband back on track. Well, I had a wonderful doctor. (Dr. Aaron Hoffman at Buffalo General Hospital) I am 9 days post op. I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 4/9/15. Now I wonder why I waited so long. On my post op appointment 4/14/15 I asked Dr. Hoffman if I could hug him, and I did. So happy to start this journey and shed these unwanted pounds.

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Congratulations on both your surgery and your courage!

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Congratulations super proud of you! My gastric bypass is set for April 21 I'm very nervous yikes......lol. :)

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Goody for you. You may be in some discomfort now, but you will feel better soon. I am 15 months out and feel soooooo much better. I wish I could have done this sooner. Congratulations.

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@@audnmac8

Change nerves into excitement, for this is seriously one of the most exciting things you could ever do for yourself! (but a few nerves are ok!) Good luck to you!

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Wow I needed to see this post. I just backed out of my gb surgery yesterday. I had a nervous breakdown at the hospital and decided to not go threw with it. I'm happy to know I'm not the only one and that maybe like you I will find the courage to do this...

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@@Bellaloly74 I really hope you don't wait as long as I did. I don't know if your fears were like mine. I am in the health care field. I know the risks and was very familiar with the surgery before I started the process. I really hope you reconsider before you have to repeat the entire process, like I did. Good luck and I hope you keep me posted. Sooooo Happy to be 10 days post op.

Wow I needed to see this post. I just backed out of my gb surgery yesterday. I had a nervous breakdown at the hospital and decided to not go threw with it. I'm happy to know I'm not the only one and that maybe like you I will find the courage to do this...

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I did the same exact thing last year. Tests, got a date, pre op diet then backed out. Like you, nothing has gotten better so I called my surgeon. Luckily I didn't have to re do my testing because it's been within the same yr. hopefully I do not chicken out again :( doesn't help that I suffer from anxiety/panic disorder. Just got my approval letter, again. Waiting for my date. Glad everything went ok!! Congrats!!

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@@Bellaloly74 I really hope you don't wait as long as I did. I don't know if your fears were like mine. I am in the health care field. I know the risks and was very familiar with the surgery before I started the process. I really hope you reconsider before you have to repeat the entire process, like I did. Good luck and I hope you keep me posted. Sooooo Happy to be 10 days post op.

Wow I needed to see this post. I just backed out of my gb surgery yesterday. I had a nervous breakdown at the hospital and decided to not go threw with it. I'm happy to know I'm not the only one and that maybe like you I will find the courage to do this...

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Yes I am in the field. Which makes it worse because we know too much of the risk and possible complications. That is what I think made me back out. I couldn't get it out of my head. Just kept thinking about all the bad. I lost my focus. :(

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@SimplySharon I wish I could give you some courage. 11 days post op and I am soooo happy I had the courage to go through with it. I am already feeling like this was the best thing I could ever do for myself. I have just added years to my life!

Please let me know when you have a date. I will keep you in prayer! Best of luck!

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Thank you cookiern!!! Still waiting on a date :/ scared someone posted yesterday that someone died within a few hours after their surgery..I must say that has scared me a bit!

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Good luck to all of you in the pre op stage. It does take courage to go through with this surgery.

However, I think you will find that the majority of us regret not having done it sooner. It is a life changer. I am thankful everyday for the second chance that weight loss surgery gave me.

I understand about wanting to back out. I was so nervous the night before my surgery that if I didn't work at the hospital where I was having it done- I probably would have chickened out too. However, I am a nursing administrator at my hospital and everyone knew I was coming in to have it done. I probably had almost a hundred people cone check on me during my stay. It was a real party in my room. So I think I was more scared of having to face everyone if I cancelled. LOL

Just remember there are complications, but they are rare. Hang in there and before you know it your new life will begin :)

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