This is my first time ever posting anything on here. My name is Katrina and I live in MA. I'm getting sleeved on 12/14, and I've been experiencing major cold feet. I been really worried the past few days that I might be making a big mistake. I'm also being really hard on myself because I researched and planned on getting this surgery for years. Now that I'm finally getting it I'm having doubts, which then makes me feel even worse.

I tried losing weight in many ways over the years, that didnt work. I have hypothyroidism, which made losing weight in the past 10 times harder. My reasons to get sleeved is to feel better about myself physically and mentally. I also want to prevent getting diabetes, and high blood pressure that's very prevalent in my family.

My family also has bone and joint dysfunctions. I have a joint dysfunction in my jaw, called TMJ. At times I experience lots of discomfort and pain from it.

My fears are that I'm afraid that there maybe complications during, or after surgery. I'm also worried that my TMJ will get worse, or other joints in my body will start to have issues. Im worried that I won't be able to take anything that will help it, or help with the pain that isn't a heavy narcotic. I don't want to be taking strong opiates for long periods of time, and after surgery anti-inflammatories are out of the question.

Have any of you experienced something like this, where your scared but some what excited before getting sleeved? Have any of you have any joint problems before or after surgery? If you do and are post-op, what do you do about the pain? (Sorry for writing so much [emoji26][emoji28])

I want to give u guys an update. I'm currently recovering in my room, one day after getting sleeved. I did it! Lol. All of your comments reassured me, and helped me look at the bigger picture, and that this procedure is going to help me in the long run. I'm achey, and currently battling gas pains, yuck! [emoji13][emoji21] Thank you guys for all the support, it really helped! Wish me luck on my recovery!

yay!!!! I got sleeved a day after you! I’m glad you did it! Gas pains are the worst! Good luck!