I am scheduled for June 14 for my sleeve. All along, I was VERY excited! Now, that its getting closer, I'm getting really scared. I keep thinking somethings gonna go wrong. Im afraid of complications. I DON'T want the fear to make me change my mind. I have never had "real" surgery before, just hand surgeries. Help!!!!

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I had the sleeve and have had zero problems. I was able to hit my water and protein goals pretty quickly. I've lost 40+ lbs and feel great! [emoji16]

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Omg! That's AWESOME! That makes me feel much better. Congratulations!!!

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I.started the process in December (taking my time since I knew all along that I wanted surgery in June because I'm off all Summer) I know I just need to get over it, suck it up and think more about the future. I hope after talkibg to my surgeon, I'll feel better. When are you having surgery?

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My surgery date is June 9th, let me know if you have any questions or need to talk, I'll help with what I can!

Having had galbladder surgery and other health problems that Ive been hospitalized for,Im scared of the pain because Ive had some complications before. I wake up in the middle of the night scared about it, and I havent even been approved or have a date yet.. However, I just figure I will do what I usually do and leap before I look.

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My surgery date is June 9th, let me know if you have any questions or need to talk, I'll help with what I can! [emoji4]

Good luck! And thank you!!!

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13 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

Nope. I was pretty convinced I was going to die pre-op. I wasn't even concerned about dying because or during surgery because I knew that would be a lot faster than the route I was on.

There are some benefits to hitting rock bottom, you have nothing to lose.

Girl!!!!!! You speak truth! lol I thought I was the only one feeling this way!! Ugh!! Surg date is 5/31. I'm hitting rock bottom... I got nothing to loose... but this weight! ?

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My health had been good, even being super heavy and diabetic, I didn't really have issues. Then it all started tumbling very fast and I was/am still a young person. Once I saw those dominoes tumbling, I decided to stop kidding myself and do something drastic. I didn't have anymore time to waste. I was seriously damaging my body. I realized I was at the point I wasn't going to die fast, but very slowly, painfully with a diminished quality of life.

I went from first visit to surgery in 8 weeks. If it wasn't for holidays and pre-op testing I could have done it in a month.

When I was being checked in and got on the gurney, I had already looked death in the face during my cardiac clearance to qualify for surgery. I had no fears being wheeled back. Either I would die that day in surgery, or pretty rapidly post-op from a complication and I was fine with that. I wasn't interested in 15 years of living like and old person because I love cheeseburgers and milk shakes.

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8 minutes ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

I realized I was at the point I wasn't going to die fast, but very slowly, painfully with a diminished quality of life.

I hope many will take this to heart. Even though I have no other issues but fat, my mother is the source of my determination to get this done. Just as you said....she is dying slowly, painfully, and has a very diminished quality of life all due from being obese. Currently she's stage 4 uterine to lung cancer (five years now), she can't walk without all the pain in the joints, takes her about 3 minutes to get up from sitting position, she's diabetic, has neuropathy, and who knows what else. My mother is the very reason why so many of us should battle the fear (if you've got it) and get on with it. It saddens me and hurts to see her like that, and so many others because the weight holds them down.

I was sleeved yesterday and was a nervous wreck leading up to it. Tried to talk myself out of it. Wondered if I had rushed into it (I hadn't). Wondered if it was too extreme (it wasn't). Just basically second guessing everything.

Logically, I knew this was what's right for me. So I pushed through all the fear and second guessing. I feel really good today and hopeful for the future.

This is a big decision. Fear is normal. But that doesn't mean it is the wrong path.

I was sleeved yesterday and was a nervous wreck leading up to it. Tried to talk myself out of it. Wondered if I had rushed into it (I hadn't). Wondered if it was too extreme (it wasn't). Just basically second guessing everything.

Logically, I knew this was what's right for me. So I pushed through all the fear and second guessing. I feel really good today and hopeful for the future.

This is a big decision. Fear is normal. But that doesn't mean it is the wrong path.

Congratulations!!! You aren't having any problems? I know the fear is in my head. I just have to fight through it. Good luck.

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Congratulations!!! You aren't having any problems? I know the fear is in my head. I just have to fight through it. Good luck.

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Nope, no problems! I was uncomfortable when I woke up and my stomach area felt tight and a little painful, but they gave me pain meds and I slept. Today, I feel much better.

Good luck in June - you've got this!

I'm just scared because I don't have family nearby so if something goes wrong I'm at the mercy of my sister being able to answer her phone 3000 miles away. Other than that I feel it's the right choice.

I was sleeved yesterday and was a nervous wreck leading up to it. Tried to talk myself out of it. Wondered if I had rushed into it (I hadn't). Wondered if it was too extreme (it wasn't). Just basically second guessing everything.

Logically, I knew this was what's right for me. So I pushed through all the fear and second guessing. I feel really good today and hopeful for the future.

This is a big decision. Fear is normal. But that doesn't mean it is the wrong path.

Congratulations ! I hope you are doing well

Nope, no problems! I was uncomfortable when I woke up and my stomach area felt tight and a little painful, but they gave me pain meds and I slept. Today, I feel much better.

Good luck in June - you've got this!

Thank you! Every good story I hear makes me feel better!!!!

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I'm just scared because I don't have family nearby so if something goes wrong I'm at the mercy of my sister being able to answer her phone 3000 miles away. Other than that I feel it's the right choice.

Oh no. I dont know if i could do it without my family. They have been so supportive and with me all the way! I guess I'm lucky. Good luck.

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9 minutes ago, char3672 said:

Thank you! Every good story I hear makes me feel better!!!!

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Here's one more good story for you. I was such a mess before surgery. Very nervous and so, so scared. Four years and 4 months later, I am so happy that I had the nerve to go through with it! I can't imagine how much different my life would be today if I had chickened out that day. I live a VERY active life now and am very healthy and happy. Absolutely no regrets here! Good luck to you in June! You'll do great!