I'm finally on my way. Surgery date August 26th. The fight to get here took away from the actual surgery. There's Nothing, Nothing more to fight about the insurance is approved the hernia found. (I'm going on HH program). I just knew something would make this impossible for me. Nothing did!!

Now I'm thinking ...Am I doing the right thing? What about leaking and all the Vitamins life long. The rapid weight loss,will my skin sag? Will I make it out of surgery?

No one in my family or circle of friends wants me to have it "You can do it on your own, you have before" or "You don't need that you look great". Even though, I've never been this big with a bmi 42 wt 233 ht 5 2 and though I keep it well hidden myself esteem is at all time low.

I have HB, T2D controlled with meds,my knees hurt and pop everytime I stand from a sitting postion. I'm 47 recently divorced and scared. I'll just keep eating the pain away. Getting bigger, by the minute if I don't do this.

Then there's the solder in me. This is right for me the hack with everyone. I know what I need. It's an opportunity for me to reset my thinking, habits bad and good. Since my journey everyone in my circle has change their eating habits and daily routine adding more exercise in their lives.

If nothing else I hope it helps the young people around me learn better ways of eatting expecially my daughter.

Thanks for an ear I feel better just writing it out.:blink:

Sorry this is in the wrong side I'm still pre op

I'm getting sleeved one day before you and I'm so certain that this is what I want to do! I have had a couple of doubters around me but nothing I couldn't handle. Sounds like you're doing this for all the right reasons. This forum has been so helpful in giving us a snapshot of what our life is likely going to be like after surgery. I'm happy to trade in my fat suit for daily Vitamins, skin sagging, hair loss, and other curveballs. Hope there won't be any serious complications of course. Good luck and soldier on!

Same here people tell me you dont need it too dangerous but I didn't listen my surgey will be 8/26

It's a personal decision and yes, a scary one. It's natural to question if it's right to do so don't let that deter you. I only told 2 people of my surgery because I knew others would try to talk me out of it. I was scared a heck!! I flew to Mexico alone to get the surgery! Now that was frightening!! However I felt that my weight was robbing me of my happiness and not having the surgery was a scarier option.

I'm 5 weeks post op and I know that it was the best thing I've done for myself. I feel free from the shackles of obesity!! I am happy! I feel good about myself. I am proud of myself!

If you arent sure about surgery, talk to your doctor and do your research. Decide for yourself if it is right for you. If you honestly know that this is the right thing for you, don't let others opinions or your own fears stop you.