was anyone scared to die during surgery?

[sexylatina1]

So mh surgery is next month on the 24th of june. I am really scared because i am doing it alone. I have read some bad reviews and deaths in dr almanza récord. I am so scared. Is anyone set to have surgery next month?

[Delo1028]

I am set to have surgery with Dr. Almanac next Fri. 5/29. I think there is risk with any surgery but not any more with the sleeve than any other surgery. I have 3 friends who have used Dr. Almanza, one is my best friend who is an RN, she says she would recommend Dr. Almanza with no reservations. Both others are very pleased and recommended him to me, so I feel very comfortable with my decision to use him.

[momma_moreno]

I have several friends in our small town that have had their sleeve within the past year with Dr. Almanza. They are all doing fantastic. We are all in the medical field so I trust them all. I am scheduled for August!! I am excited and nervous but soooo ready to get it done!! The main thing I have read is after surgery WALKING will be your best friend during recovery.
GOOD LUCK!!

[MaggieMay2015]

no I try not to think about that.

[Mich-D]

Anxiety before surgery is normal. That said, I was worried about not having the surgery or that it would be too late to help me. I'm 16 months post-op and my life has vastly improved.

[Cindernella]

Hell yes, I was terrified.

I was so scared the nurse had to hold my hand because I was crying so hard when they were putting me to sleep. She said the Lord's Prayer with me. The anesthesiologist rubbed my head til I fell asleep. I had a really supportive crew of people working on me so that helped alot. I'd say tell them your fears before hand so they know to be extra sensitive and careful with you.

[Shannon1965]

I have prayed a lot about this. My quality of life is so bad due to health issues related to my weight. I know that I will be nervous when I go in, June 9th, but I trust that the Lord will bring me through this. I am glad to have read Cindernella's post. I will ask for prayers before my surgery. When I went to Mexico 12 years ago for tubal reversal, my doctors prayed before they began and their was a crucifix on the wall. It made me feel more at ease. My husband is not being supportive, so I am facing this alone. My mother is traveling with me. I just wish it were him instead.

I too had an RN friend that referred me to Dr. Almanza. I am glad to see so many in the medical field trust him to do their surgery. Best of luck to you!

[Sleevegal2015]

I think that is all normal. I too did my surgery alone with just my daughter by my side. I had 2 surgeries in one. I had a lap band removed and a sleeve put in. So I had all of that on my mind. There are risks with any surgery and there is no way of getting around it.
I prayed and got some real soul searching answers before I did all of this. I also kept in my what it would be if I continued on the weight gain pattern I was on. The worst could come upon me. So I had to weigh it all in.
Your surgery is really in my opinion minor in this regards, the surgery is rather quick and the recovery time is generally less on the average.
Finally, you MUST FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR SURGEON, that will make you feel better. Go online and watch him do a surgery. There should be something on You Tube. I watched my surgeon on You Tube of which made me feel better. You will do well!

[niamh]

I was anxious about dying on the table. I cried as well as I was put under. I just reminded myself of the odds and of the fact that I take risks like getting in a car every day. There's no guarantees that the very small risks might occur, but the long term risks are much higher if we live our lives obese.

[Stacy'sSleevedLife]

I fell apart the day of my surgery, burst into tears wanted to get on a plane and come home. I was never so happy to be able to sit down and talk to my surgeon, him and I talked for about 20 min. Once I got everything off my chest and dried my tears he told me that I don't have to do this that I could go home he wants me to be comfortable with my choice, that's when I knew I was ready to change my life for the best.

Good luck
Stacy

[sexylatina1]

Im just gonna stay positive. Leave everything too god

[Luann]

I was scared. I think any time you have a surgery with general anesthesia, the risks are real. Even more for us who already have our weight affecting our health & any other conditions as an issue. I have been scared about going under & the surgery itself for every surgery I've had so far, this was no different. Most of us will come through just fine, but its important to do your research & know what you are getting into.

[sexylatina1]

I just want to be healthy for me and my kids. Thanks alot guys

[Elaine PJ]

You can do this. I was scared but just think of the end game and your life after. Good luck. Elaine

[New_me_Ari]

I am a little nervous. The nurse said that my primary dr could prescribe me a volume that I would be able to take right before surgery. Like others I mentioned before me, this surgery has risks. I'm taking this opportunity to improve my health. Focusing on the positives.