Sweet mother of god... I have to keep of the complications board!

My surgery is 12/22, ive already cancelled this surgery once, I read the complication board so I stay aware of the possibilities, but they sound so oooo horrible, I almost break out in tears from anxiety.!

Amen! 

I had 0 complications. I was in surgery for 2 hours. I went home the next day. You can do this! I did a pre-op liquid diet for 2 weeks. I am over 25 lbs down in a total of 5 weeks (3 weeks post op) of working this new tool. In 5 weeks! That is 5 lbs a week! 

I never read about complications until after my surgery, after which I lived in agony of regret and in mortal terror of a leak. I can laugh now, but it was really awful at the time. But to reassure you, I never even thought about complications beforehand because I personally know many people who have had RNY or the sleeve and none had any complications whatsoever. None have any regrets, and most have maintained their weight loss. At 10 weeks out now, I am feeling fantastic.

There are many risks with any surgery. You need to trust your surgeon. Maybe you need to take more time to do more research on the surgery. I'm excited about my surgery scheduled for Dec. 4.  If I continue the way I'm going, I'll die without the surgery.

I feel the same was as you do and I am scheduled for Dec3. Let's go get healthy!

Absolutely! Let's get healthy! Christine

Remember that most people only post here when things aren't perfect, so most of what you'll see here are problems, not the people who have just had smooth sailing.  

It might be helpful to add a therapist to your Obesity Recovery Team, though.  There's a lot of head stuff in this process and having someone to help unpack it all can be immensely beneficial.  

When I had my RNY in 2009 I had no complications. I recently revised to VSG due to recurrent ulcers, and did have some complications. The thing is, it wasn't really directly related to my VSG surgery. It could have happened with gallbladder or any other type of surgery.

Try not to let the anxiety overwhelm you. Being aware of possible hiccups in you journey is important, but please don't let it paralyze you from beginning a new and wonderful phase of your life. This surgery is life changing, and can open doors of opportunity that never before seemed within reach. Focus on the positive stories; those that confirm the benefits of WLS.

My story: I have always been active and motivated, but my weight seemed to stand in the way of opportunity. After my surgery, I can play with my grandchildren, enjoy activities and exercise with my husband, grow a full garden, and acquire my dream job. Although some of these things would have happened anyway, I don't believe I would have enjoyed the level of involvement I do now (at least I will after I recover from thoracic surgery last week).

Lisa

I didn't even know there was a complications board!!

good luck and stay off the complications board!! You can do this!