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[Chaelove0810 61]

I'm just starting this journey my consultation with the surgeon is March 22nd . I worry a lot about complications and things that could go wrong in surgery more than anything .. Anyone else worry about this .. I also worry about how long the whole process will take and if I'm going to back out

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Edited March 10, 2016 by Chaelove0810

[JamieLogical 8,727]

It's very common to worry about complications, especially if this is your first surgery. What you need to understand is that the complication rate for WLS is VERY VERY low. The mortality rate for VSG is much lower than knee replacement. Would you hesitate to have a knee replacement if you needed it?

[Chaelove0810 61]

Of course not lol I just want everything to go right specially when I hear about blood clots and things like that I get a little nervous I watch a lot of greys anatomy

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Of course not lol I just want everything to go right specially when I hear about blood clots and things like that I get a little nervous I watch a lot of greys anatomy

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You may be shocked to learn that Grey's Anatomy is not a realistic portrayal of the medical field.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Of course not lol I just want everything to go right specially when I hear about blood clots and things like that I get a little nervous I watch a lot of greys anatomy

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Blood clots and pneumonia are very real risks for any surgery.

The good thing is that your surgeon is aware of this. That is why you have to follow your surgeon's instructions to the letter. His or her's primary goal is to get you through surgery alive and well.

Even if you think something you are asked to do is silly or that you can't do it, do it anyway. Everything from your preop diet, getting up and walking, following your food phases, avoiding NSAIDs, taking blood thinners, drinking water/staying hydrated, getting enough Protein, to breathing with your spirometer, etc. is for your benefit and to minimize risks.

If you have carefully chosen a skilled and experienced surgeon and follow directions you should be fine.

[Chaelove0810 61]

Thank you

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[Clodee 1]

Hi - I'm a newbie too and have similar concerns but with high bp and cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis (i'm 42) the health risks are much greater if I take no action. So like you I'm looking into the risks such as clots etc. Do you have a date yet? I found once I had the date (April 21st) I wasn't thinking about backing out and that it became / is becoming real. I guess the more research we can do the better armed we'll be. Best of Luck x

[Christina_rny. 8]

Hi ???? I'm at the last stage I'm now just waiting on my surgery date I attended the the pre op class last month. Depending on what insurance you have it could go by fast. Unfortunately for me it's been about a 6 month journey I guess compared to other stories I've hear it's not that bad but in the process you become so impatient. I guess now my biggest fear is the anesthesia.

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I hope the process goes by fast for you though! I'm sure everything will be okay.

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[Chaelove0810 61]

Hi - I'm a newbie too and have similar concerns but with high bp and cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis (i'm 42) the health risks are much greater if I take no action. So like you I'm looking into the risks such as clots etc. Do you have a date yet? I found once I had the date (April 21st) I wasn't thinking about backing out and that it became / is becoming real. I guess the more research we can do the better armed we'll be. Best of Luck x

No no date yet just the date for when I see the surgeon it makes me so anxious !! But congrats on your date I get scared I'm going to back I don't wanna die lol but seriously

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[Chaelove0810 61]

Hi ???? I'm at the last stage I'm now just waiting on my surgery date I attended the the pre op class last month. Depending on what insurance you have it could go by fast. Unfortunately for me it's been about a 6 month journey I guess compared to other stories I've hear it's not that bad but in the process you become so impatient. I guess now my biggest fear is the anesthesia.

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I hope the process goes by fast for you though! I'm sure everything will be okay.

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Congrats yeah I mean 6 months isn't too bad but I know your excited to

Be at the end that's so awesome what all was required for you to do

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[Christina_rny. 8]

Well you have to see a nutritionist then you have to see a psychologist and get his approval and that was pretty much it for me. My insurance didn't require me to do a 6 month diet prior to surgery or anything like that. I think it just all depends on your insurance. It's mostly a waiting period. Waiting for those appointments.

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[Chaelove0810 61]

Well you have to see a nutritionist then you have to see a psychologist and get his approval and that was pretty much it for me. My insurance didn't require me to do a 6 month diet prior to surgery or anything like that. I think it just all depends on your insurance. It's mostly a waiting period. Waiting for those appointments.

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So my patient advocate called me so I have to make sure I have two years of medical records PCP referral pysch eval and attend the two courses she thinks I should be getting my surgery by may/june

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