My surgery is Wednesday August 23, 2017 and I am extremely anxious. I pray that my surgery goes well.
Welcome.
The sleeve is a safe, low risk surgery...less than 1 out of 100 people suffer operative complications.
My operating time was 30 minutes. It was a same-day procedure, so I was home that night. My recovery was uncomplicated.
Good luck to you.
10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41
1 mo 203.0 -15
2 mo 190.5 -12.5
3 mo 184.5 -6
4 mo 177.0 -7.5
5 mo 171.0 -6
6 mo 164.5 -6.5
7 mo 157.5 -7
8 mo 152.5 -5
9 mo 149 -3.5
10 m 143 -6
11 m 142 -1
1 yr 138.5 -3.5
13 m 133 -5.5
14 m 128 -5
15 m 125 -3
16 m 121 -4
17 m 120 -1
18 m 118 -2
Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day
I was anxious too, but it's surgery so it is scary. But you will be so relieved and happy afterwards. I see you're going to Dr. Almanza... he did my surgery and my daughter's. We had our surgery May 23rd and August 23rd is my daughter's birthday! So try your best to relax because I promise you you are in great hands. The whole team there in Mexico is so wonderful! From the drivers to the hotel staff to the nurses and hospital staff. Everyone is really gentle and caring. You will be well taken care of. I am a nurse, so I was prepared to be very critical of the care... but it was so wonderful I didn't have any complaints! I still keep in touch with people that had surgery the same day. So I'm sending out big hugs and high fives... you got this!
Welcome! Good luck tomorrow! I do remember my emotions were all over the place leading up to surgery. Don't be afraid to ask your dr or anesthesiologist for something extra to help you relax if you need it. I was able to take a xanex before I left the house that morning.
Welcome Sheryl, best of luck tomorrow. You will do great.
Positive thoughts your way i hope all is well
5'2 highest weight 218
Dr. Consult weight in 210
Surgery Weight 198 (-12lbs)
Surgery Date 9/25/16
1 month:189 (-9lbs)
2 month:180 (-9lbs)
3 month:174 (-6lbs)
4 month:169 (-5lbs)
5 month:167 (-2lbs)
6 month:165 (-2lbs)
7 month: 159(-6lbs)
8 month: 158(-1lbs)
9 month: 155(-3lbs)
10 month:154 (-1lbs)
11 month:153 (-1lb)
1 year 148 (-5lb)
I think we were all anxious and scared. But excited too, about being regular sized and healthy again! Nothing like it! Best of luck, you'll be thrilled beyond your wildest dreams with your results. I thought the whole journey was fun and easy. (I know others will argue with me about that easy part, but for me it was.)
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