Hi my name is Jamie. My primary doctor told me that this procedure was my only real hope so I've got a lot riding on this. Quite frankly it leaves me with a bad case of the nerves over the qualifying process. Does or did anybody else go through this? And if so how did you deal with it?

Hopefully someone will chime in soon to offer their advice about dealing with nerves.

Have you seen a surgeon yet, or have you just begun the process?

12 hours ago, jamiemills said:

Hi my name is Jamie. My primary doctor told me that this procedure was my only real hope so I've got a lot riding on this. Quite frankly it leaves me with a bad case of the nerves over the qualifying process. Does or did anybody else go through this? And if so how did you deal with it?

Nerves are easy, just remember why you want the surgery. I'm more curious why your doc is swaying you to the Sleeve over the RNY, both are viable options.

Everyone experiences "nerves" and anxieties over surgery. Even those of us that have been through this before... have "nerves" before surgery. Don't stress over things you can't control, it's a waste of energy!

Just have faith in your Doctor and yourself. This is life changing Surgery for all of us and the steps we go through to get the Surgery approved is an important part of success post surgery. Embrace it and share often.