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So, my name is Whitney and I'm scheduled for my vertical sleeve for the the last week in Oct. 1 week away from my 2 week liquid diet. My dietician challenged me to get on here for support. Very akward thing for me to do being a psych nurse and usually giving the support but willing to give it a try. Nerves have definitley settled in. Having cold feet but trying to stay postive. Biggest fear is day of surgery, and being away from my baby girls. Any advice from anyone with little ones to help settle nerves? Did they visit you in the hospital? etc.

I didn't have anyone visit me in hospital. Felt it was a surgery of choice and I would be great.  But I don't see anything wrong with it.  And welcome to the group. 

Thank you. Yeah I didnt know if it'd be scary for them or not. But I think if they allow it I'll have them come up.

Welcome to you.

Thank you.

It's not scary for them you have bad ages it's all covered

My daughter was almost a year old when my husband and I both had the surgery at the same time.  She did come visit us for a few minutes but due to her attention span did not stay long.  It was good though.  We reminded ourselves many times in the hospital that although we missed her very much we were doing this for her, to be active parents and around longer for her, so totally worth it to us (although not always easy).

I think that's the best way to look at it. I figured a coupe nights away vs the possibility in a few years is well worth it.

I don't have advice other than to say do everything you can to keep a positive and upbeat attitude.  I'm a fellower NEOhio-er....not sure where you are having surgery but all of the programs around here are great.  I'm sure you will receive the best care!! 

Thank you. I'm having my surgery at St. Vincent. Which has one of the best track records in Ohio. So I'm pretty excited and the team there has been amazing.