Greetings!

This is the super short version.

I'm 45. I'm married. I have one 20 year old daughter. I was diagnosed in 2011 of colon cancer and I've had to battle it twice. I did 2 six months bids of horrific chemotherapy. Some days, I honestly wanted to die.

Since my initial dx, my health has gone downhill. Diabetics, High blood pressure, sleep apnea, blood clots, anxiety, depression and excessive weight gain. Not to mention chemobrain which has clouded my speech, my reading comprehension and writing skills. (so please excuse the typos in advance)

My doctors believe that getting the sleeve can possibly jumpstart some things that would help pimp slap the other complications that I've have due to cancer.

I'm approved and scheduled to get the sleeve this Monday....and I'm nervous. I'm scared of pain. I'm scared something going wrong. I'm just a big ball of anxiousness.

So, welcome to my world. I'll be journalling on the way in hopes of inspiring someone else along the way.

Edited November 19, 201510 yr by TheNiceVoice

My doctors believe that getting the sleeve can possibly jumpstart some things that would help pimp slap the other complications that I've have due to cancer.

I'm approved and scheduled to get the sleeve this Monday....and I'm nervous. I'm scared of pain. I'm scared something going wrong. I'm just a big ball of anxiousness.

Welcome aboard!

Thank you for the best description of your hopes for surgery I've seen yet.

Of course you're anxious. Your cancer treatment is familiar. What you're planning on Monday is uncharted territory. It's OK to be anxious, scared, you name it. We're here for you. Do you have family or friends locally who are supporting you?

@TheNiceVoice...Welcome. I was scared s**tless a few days before. Best thing that has ever happened to me (well not including my kids, I will include my divorce).

Sending prayers your way. You will be fine. When the new you with the decreased meds and you feel better look back you will say why was I nervous. ????

Well let's just hyphenate that last name with a positive spin.

Last name: Nervous-Not ????

It's perfectly normal to have jitters. We all do. But you're doing this for a very good reason. A healthy long life. Focus on your end goal. You'll do great! Congrats!

Will keep you in my prayers! You will do Great!

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You are not alone. I am 32 years old with no kids. I am scheduled for surgery Dec. 9. Everyone in my family is overweight so I know I was following the same path of an unhealthy life especially after being placed on Bp pills. I guess I'm nervous because this is my first major surgery and I don't know the outcomes. I just pray that it's successful with no complications. I know my life with food will be changed forever and that's kind of scary also. I keep thinking did I try hard enough to lose it on my own.

Thank you for the best description of your hopes for surgery I've seen yet.

Of course you're anxious. Your cancer treatment is familiar. What you're planning on Monday is uncharted territory. It's OK to be anxious, scared, you name it. We're here for you. Do you have family or friends locally who are supporting you?

Awwww Thanks! I gotta be honest . . .the second I hopped back onto the board and saw that I got responses, I calmed down immediately. Thank you so much for those assuring words!

My husband is the BEST caretaker in the world. He got me thru cancer twice. He quit his job so that he could tend to me full time. It's been a rough road . . .but I know I wouldn't have been able to pull through if it were not for me.

Surgery is Monday at 10:35. Arrival at 8:30.

What a cool support group. Thank you!

You are not alone. I am 32 years old with no kids. I am scheduled for surgery Dec. 9. Everyone in my family is overweight so I know I was following the same path of an unhealthy life especially after being placed on Bp pills. I guess I'm nervous because this is my first major surgery and I don't know the outcomes. I just pray that it's successful with no complications. I know my life with food will be changed forever and that's kind of scary also. I keep thinking did I try hard enough to lose it on my own.

Yes! I think the mental struggle will be difficult . . . but I believe having this group will provide the support that we're looking for. Yeah Dec 9th!

Will keep you in my prayers! You will do Great!

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Thank you so much!

Well let's just hyphenate that last name with a positive spin.

Last name: Nervous-Not

It's perfectly normal to have jitters. We all do. But you're doing this for a very good reason. A healthy long life. Focus on your end goal. You'll do great! Congrats!

I like that! Nervous-Not! LOL! Perfect advice. I'm going to meditate on that tonight. I appreciate you!

You are so welcome!☺

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Sending prayers your way. You will be fine. When the new you with the decreased meds and you feel better look back you will say why was I nervous.

You know what? You're right. I take 4 different meds plus blood thinners and insulin. Wow. Just imagine me being med free? Thanks tdc!

I'm keeping you in my prayers. You are a conqueror!

@TheNiceVoice...Welcome. I was scared s**tless a few days before. Best thing that has ever happened to me (well not including my kids, I will include my divorce).

Thanks for the feedback. Deep down inside, I know I'll be ok. There are too many people here who insist that I will be! Monday is the big day!

I'm keeping you in my prayers. You are a conqueror!

Thank you TinyTink!

I'm looking to lose about 100 pounds. I'm 5'2 and I HATE taking pictures.

Arrival @ 8:30 AM - Surgery at 10:30AM. I'll be at Durham Regional Hospital in Durham, NC.

Wow congratulation on your spirit of survival and Endurance! It's wonderful to see that you have a strong support system which includes your husband. You guys have been through a lot together. You are both inspirational.

Edited November 21, 201510 yr by LadyK44

So, tomorrow is the big day. No liquid diet for me. I can eat regular all day today. Nothing after midnight. Although I will be saying farewell to regular food for a while, I had no desire to pig out today. I had some pancakes for Breakfast (thanks to the hubby) . . . I had some greek yogurt and I'll be doing some turkey chili tonight for dinner.

The heart is racing . . .but I don't think its nervousness. (thanks to you all! ) I think I'm getting excited.

Losing this weight will prayerfully grant me some sort of normalcy after battling cancer for so long.

I look forward to wearing dresses, shorts in the summertime and working out for more than 10 mins.

I also look forward to getting out of bed. Depression had me trapped in my room for most of the year.

I'm just so excited. I literally feel tears coming to my eyes.