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    Gastric Sleeve Member TheDivineMissEm's Avatar
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    Default High Anxiety!

    Hello,
    New to the site. Having sleeve procedure one week from today with Dr. Almanza. Nerves and anxiety through the roof today.

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    Default Re: High Anxiety!

    good luck, I have my sleeve done on 4th Dec.


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    Default Re: High Anxiety!

    Hi Emily
    Being nervous and anxious is normal. As you will have already been told any surgery carries some form of risk. However, this surgery is fairly routine now and there are loads of people on this forum who have had no issues at all with theirs.
    I had never had any surgery before being sleeved so it was a case of what I didn't know I couldn't worry about. I was aware of the risks but the end result of me being healthier and happier far outweighed any of those. As it was I was lucky enough to have a text book experience. My goodness those general anesthetics are marvelous! :-)

    Keep in mind the end result and why you are doing this. You will be on your way to a happier healthier life before you know it.

    Wishing you all the best. Please keep us posted on how you get on.



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    Default Re: High Anxiety!

    It will only get worse until the surgery, that is the nerves
    It was my second major surgery in my life and even though I am a little drama queen when it comes to pain, I am already feeling quite good on day 5.
    You can do it, write down all these emotions and remember what you are doing it for.


    Start of journey: 105.5kg - BMI 42.3 (233lbs)
    Weight at approval: 102.2 kg - BMI 40.9 (225lbs)
    Optional pre-op diet: 98.3 kg - BMI 39.4 (217 lbs)
    Current weight post-op: 96.1kg - BMI 38.5 (212 lbs)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member TheDivineMissEm's Avatar
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    Thank you so much!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member The North Sleeve's Avatar
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    Default Re: High Anxiety!

    Don't feel bad, that is a normal feeling. You are facing one _ell of a change in your life. I will say this, you will be amazed and feel so awesome in a few weeks. Best of luck to you and you have made a great decision, you will feel like a new person in no time!!
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    Default Re: High Anxiety!

    Welcome Emily. Good luck on your upcoming sleeve. It is normal to be nervous. You'll do great. Keep us posted with how things go. Make sure you take progress pictures and measurements before you go and then every 2 weeks post op. You will love to have your journey well documented.



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