I'm actually in my late 30s already... how did that happern? I'm making the journey to Tj alone to be sleeved. I'll fly back to our nearest airport, then drive 2 hours home by myself.
I can do this right?!! I am very independent, have a high pain toleranc, and most important A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. I don't think I'll have any problems doing this by myself. (hubby will be home taking care of the 4 kids)

Thanks for your thoughts and advice!

I was 31 I felt like it took a year to really heal and to learn how to use new tool

Oh and I have six kids and my trip was exactly the same solo and I did it! You can do it there is no reason for a companion for this trip

I was 36 when I went in for the sleeve...and turned 37 a month later...so I hear ya about being in the late 30's and not sure if I could handle it.

My kids are 14 and 15 so they were a lot of help as well as a very supportive Husband!

It's a life changing experience...and just the last couple of months I am already enjoying life more than I have in YEARS!!! I love doing things with the kids more...just walking thru the mall doesnt make me feel like Im going to die!!!

Im still healing...but 3 months later I can only feel the surgery site every so often if I move a certain way but that pails in comparison to how I used to feel every night carrying around the extra 70lbs I used to lug around every day.

You can do this! I am 35 and just got back last week from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where I had my surgery done. My husband did go with me, but I realize now that I could have done it either way. I may have been better leaving him home with the kids, as I was so worried about them...making sure someone got them up and off to school and that my 16-year-old driver didn't have an accident, etc., etc. It would also have been cheaper with no one to feed. Lol. I had very little pain afterwards. When our plane landing, I actually drove home 2 hours away. I had been taxied around for 5 days, and I couldn't wait to get back in the driver's seat.

I went to TJ alone and I'm definitely in my late 30s. I was really sick after the surgery but with every other surgery I have had I reacted that way to general anesthesia. You will be in a room with someone and everyone binds together and helps one another. I had no problems with my return flight (other than airline delays). My mom did meet me at the airport to drive me home but looking back I could have made the 3 hour trip by myself.

Thanks a lot everyone! I appreciate your advice. I'll be just fine.... heck, I can still run up the stairs at work and skip steps. I can do this!!!