My pre op is Feb 1st and im thinking to back out Im scared.

Hi Cheryl my consultation is on the 26th of Feb. What are you afraid of?

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Hi. It's common to be scared, anxious, or both. It's a big decision. Cheryl, what are most afraid of? Potential risks, pain, recovery, dietary changes, or all of them? Is your surgeon off-putting?

I had sleeve surgery on 12/28/2017. This is not the case for everyone BUT it was easier than I thought it would be. I didn't have nausea or vomiting in the hospital. I walked fairly easily with a folded blanket held against my stomach. I went home 22 hours after being admitted. I had a few fleeting moments of nausea the first 2 weeks and nausea all week on the 3rd week (lost 9 lbs. that week) but no vomiting. My pain at home was controlled with Tylenol and a large ice pack. And, other than getting enough fluids and protein, the food progression has been easy to follow. My surgeon told me that it's 50/50 - patients who have an easier time and patients who have difficulties.

We don't know on what side of those odds you'll land. You know yourself and only you can know if you want to move past your fear and take a chance to be healthier with consideration to all that decision entails at this time in your life.

I wish I had done it sooner.

Whatever your decision may be, I wish the best.

On 1/24/2018 at 8:49 PM, KatFight said:

Whatever your decision may be, I wish the best.

On 1/24/2018 at 8:49 PM, KatFight said:

Whatever your decision may be, I wish the best.

On 1/24/2018 at 8:44 PM, KatFight said:

Hi. It's common to be scared, anxious, or both. It's a big decision. Cheryl, what are most afraid of? Potential risks, pain, recovery, dietary changes, or all of them? Is your surgeon off-putting?

I had sleeve surgery on 12/28/2017. This is not the case for everyone BUT it was easier than I thought it would be. I didn't have nausea or vomiting in the hospital. I walked fairly easily with a folded blanket held against my stomach. I went home 22 hours after being admitted. I had a few fleeting moments of nausea the first 2 weeks and nausea all week on the 3rd week (lost 9 lbs. that week) but no vomiting. My pain at home was controlled with Tylenol and a large ice pack. And, other than getting enough fluids and Protein, the food progression has been easy to follow. My surgeon told me that it's 50/50 - patients who have an easier time and patients who have difficulties.

We don't know on what side of those odds you'll land. You know yourself and only you can know if you want to move past your fear and take a chance to be healthier with consideration to all that decision entails at this time in your life.

I wish I had done it sooner.

Just seems like so much happenning at one time. I got back my labworks of 11 tubes of blood and my ferritin level was elevated to 1100!!! with normal being from 2-200. I went for an abdominal ultrasound and am waiting on those results. Im worried about losing my hair too. I am borderline qualifying to have the surgery. Im only 205 pounds at 5'2. So its been a struggle to stay at a qualified BMI thru 4 weigh ins in a 89 day period. Im worried about not being able to take my phychiatric meds. ANd the not being able to drink. Im just a mess. Thanks for helping me.

1 hour ago, Faith Mare said:

Just seems like so much happenning at one time. I got back my labworks of 11 tubes of blood and my ferritin level was elevated to 1100!!! with normal being from 2-200. I went for an abdominal ultrasound and am waiting on those results. Im worried about losing my hair too. I am borderline qualifying to have the surgery. Im only 205 pounds at 5'2. So its been a struggle to stay at a qualified BMI thru 4 weigh ins in a 89 day period. Im worried about not being able to take my phychiatric meds. ANd the not being able to drink. Im just a mess. Thanks for helping me.

Yeah, I felt that way too. Wow - your ferritin level is high. I'm worried about losing my hair too. I'm taking Biotin, which is supposed to help hair be healthy (in case you don't know). Your weigh ins sound like they'd be stressful. As long as you check your weight and eat based on needing more or less calories, you'll be where you need to be to qualify. I'm on psychiatric medicine too. I did miss a day or two because the pills are large and I couldn't handle swallowing them with a sip of water. I was able to get on track though. Not being able to drink was not as bad as I expected. I used to gulp drinks and drank a lot so it's definitely a change. Faith Mare, things will come together for you. In the whirlwind before surgery that is hard to see. And, you're welcome (if something I said helped you, I'm very glad).

1 hour ago, Faith Mare said:

Just seems like so much happenning at one time. I got back my labworks of 11 tubes of blood and my ferritin level was elevated to 1100!!! with normal being from 2-200. I went for an abdominal ultrasound and am waiting on those results. Im worried about losing my hair too. I am borderline qualifying to have the surgery. Im only 205 pounds at 5'2. So its been a struggle to stay at a qualified BMI thru 4 weigh ins in a 89 day period. Im worried about not being able to take my phychiatric meds. ANd the not being able to drink. Im just a mess. Thanks for helping me.

Yeah, I felt that way too. Wow - your ferritin level is high. I'm worried about losing my hair too. I'm taking Biotin, which is supposed to help hair be healthy (in case you don't know). Your weigh ins sound like they'd be stressful. As long as you check your weight and eat based on needing more or less calories, you'll be where you need to be to qualify. I'm on psychiatric medicine too. I did miss a day or two because the pills are large and I couldn't handle swallowing them with a sip of water. I was able to get on track though. Not being able to drink was not as bad as I expected. I used to gulp drinks and drank a lot so it's definitely a change. Faith Mare, things will come together for you. In the whirlwind before surgery that is hard to see. And, you're welcome (if something I said helped you, I'm very glad).

13 hours ago, KatFight said:

Yeah, I felt that way too. Wow - your ferritin level is high. I'm worried about losing my hair too. I'm taking Biotin, which is supposed to help hair be healthy (in case you don't know). Your weigh ins sound like they'd be stressful. As long as you check your weight and eat based on needing more or less calories, you'll be where you need to be to qualify. I'm on psychiatric medicine too. I did miss a day or two because the pills are large and I couldn't handle swallowing them with a sip of Water. I was able to get on track though. Not being able to drink was not as bad as I expected. I used to gulp drinks and drank a lot so it's definitely a change. Faith Mare, things will come together for you. In the whirlwind before surgery that is hard to see. And, you're welcome (if something I said helped you, I'm very glad).

Im soooooooooooo wishy washy!!!! Like this morning i wokeup and thought hey!!! Ill get my senior daughter to go with me and we can go to the gym and do spin class!! Im dieing to get back in the gym and I LOVE dancing so much. I enjoy zumba......will I ever be able to get back to dancing again?? And not feel weird in my body about it?? Im so confused

It's normal before any life changing event to be afraid. You will do whats best.

I think getting to the bottom of your abnormal ferritin level is the priority. Get that resolved and go from there. One thing at a time:)

Wishing you the best no matter what.

On January 27, 2018 at 6:18 AM, Faith Mare said:

Im soooooooooooo wishy washy!!!! Like this morning i wokeup and thought hey!!! Ill get my senior daughter to go with me and we can go to the gym and do spin class!! Im dieing to get back in the gym and I LOVE dancing so much. I enjoy zumba......will I ever be able to get back to dancing again?? And not feel weird in my body about it?? Im so confused

lol That's ok. You will definitely get back to dancing and you'll feel amazing. You can get back to the gym when dr gives ok. Life will be good, great actually.