Just a little about myself. In 2007 I decided to change my life. At age 34 I found myself weighing 300 pounds. I got a lap band in November, and by July of 2008 I was at a healthy weight losing over 140 pounds. I felt and looked great. Then my band decided to slip and it just went downhill from there. I ended up having to have it completely removed by 2010. I kept the weight off for a while, but eventually it just creeped back up on me. Here I am 43 and 280 pounds. I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and it has scared the crap out of me. I made the decision to have the gastric sleeve, my insurance is paying most, and I am approved by care credit for the rest. My EGD is next Friday and they are scheduling me for surgery on the 25th.. it's moving so fast, and I am having terrible anxiety. Has anyone used Dr. McCarty in Dallas? I know this is the best thing I can do for my health, why am I so scared? It's like a scared to have it, scared not to have it type thing. Any advice or success stories would be greatly appreciated! [emoji8]

Well, you came to the right place. This forum is a wealth of knowledge. You are further along than me (I have completed all pre-op consults, but have my last of 6 weigh ins in 16 days). I will probably be freaking out as I get to your point.

Basically, all I can say is, this surgery has minimal adverse outcomes, it is very routine. You have been through the surgery of a lapband, so you know what you are in for, and the fact that you will recover over time, and be able to live a health lifestyle.