I was admitted into the hospital on 12/30/16 the day before I was so undecided on whether I wanted to go they with it or not. What really made me decide to go thru was my 1 year old son. I know that I have to be around for him while he grows up. I have had congestive heart failure for the past 3 years and 3 heart surgeries too follow so I figured one more surgery would be a breeze. But I'm just 4 days post op and it's a struggle. My mind is telling me that I'm hungry but my stomach is saying something else. At times I feel like I regret going thru it but I have to look at the big picture and just realize I did it not only for my son but also for myself. I'm only 29 years old and have had 3 major heart surgeries. I was limited to doing certain things before surgery and I feel once I start losing weight I will be able to be more active. I am so glad that I found this App for support and questions because it feels like I am in this alone. Can't wait to interact with other Sleevers!!

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It sounds like you made the right choice, even if it's the hard choice. Your baby deserves it and you deserve to be around for him. I'm being sleeved in the morning and for the first time the jitters are starting to come out. I just had a moment thinking why am I doing this, this can't be real, I can't do this. But then I read your post, and I know I can. I have to, for my 1 year old baby. It will be worth it for all of us! The funny thing is, when I'm not fearing the surgery, I don't understand why I was having doubts. But when I let the fear take over, I can't remember why I want to do this and just think of ways to back out. So thank you! For reminding me why I need to do this.

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Jitters will be replaced with giggles when the weight starts dropping off...is it hard yes...is it worth it HELL yes

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I'm sooo glad that my story made you feel like it's also your right decision also!! I wish you nothing but the best I can tell you a couple of trick to kinda make it a little better. When you are released and headed home make sure you have some Gas-x strips and a heating pad!! It has helped me a lot!! I'm so glad that you are going 2 go thru with it also for your 1 year old baby!!! You are very much welcomed!! Glad I was able to help you!!

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I'm sooo glad that my story made you feel like it's also your right decision also!! I wish you nothing but the best I can tell you a couple of trick to kinda make it a little better. When you are released and headed home make sure you have some Gas-x strips and a heating pad!! It has helped me a lot!! I'm so glad that you are going 2 go thru with it also for your 1 year old baby!!! You are very much welcomed!! Glad I was able to help you!!

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Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely make sure I have them on hand.

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Your very much welcome!!!!

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Sorry, just now joined bariatric pal... idk how to make a post.

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Jitters will be replaced with giggles when the weight starts dropping off...is it hard yes...is it worth it HELL yes

thunder32

I was sleeved in Oct after being told that if I didn't lose the weight it was not a matter of "if I would have a heart attack, but when."

It sounds like you made the right choice, even if it's the hard choice. Your baby deserves it and you deserve to be around for him. I'm being sleeved in the morning and for the first time the jitters are starting to come out. I just had a moment thinking why am I doing this, this can't be real, I can't do this. But then I read your post, and I know I can. I have to, for my 1 year old baby. It will be worth it for all of us! The funny thing is, when I'm not fearing the surgery, I don't understand why I was having doubts. But when I let the fear take over, I can't remember why I want to do this and just think of ways to back out. So thank you! For reminding me why I need to do this.

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So I wasn't fearful, but anxious. I was up and walking a few hours afted surgery and kept going. My advice to you is t keep on moving as much as you are able to. And get that Protein in. I got so weak, in week 2 - 3 I didn't think I'd make it.

That's when I found this app and whether they now it or not, they guided me through. Once I got the protein and Fluid balance going I felt like a million bucks.

Good luck to you!. And to you DisneyMom.

Edited January 4, 20179 yr by jacque2250

Thank y'all soo much!! Before I found this app I was struggling and im still struggling but everybody I have come across so far has been so helpful!! I do feel it will get better in time!! It's just getting over the bumpy parts !! But I will keep going and pushing for my babyman!! He is the light at the end of my tunnel!!

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