My surgery is scheduled for 8/14/2017, for gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia repair. I'm calm on the outside but freaking out on the inside. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any advice is appreciated.

Take a deep breath! You will do great. Ive had the lap band and I am going to get it removed and go with the Sleeve. My PCP said this surgery is as common as a gallbladder or any other laparoscopic surgery. I will tell you once your Hiatal hernia is fixed you will want to bow down and worship your surgeon! The relief from heartburn is instant!! It changed my life! Mine was so bad that I got heartburn from water! Anyway good luck, you'll do great!! I get my band out on the 16th so think of me then!! Btw I'm in FL too! Naples area here.

I would agree. I just had the same surgery July 25th and I'm go grateful I did it. 8 days out I'm feeling great. You will love it.

Another question what supplements do you recommend? I'm getting a lot of mixed information. Some say do chewable or liquid, which I agree with, because I've been on meds for awhile and I'm tired of swallowing pills.