First Time Here

Sep 12, 2011

 Today is my first time to this site.  I think I filled everything out right.  I am on my way to having the "sleeve" surgery.  I have been overweight most of my life.  I am a very busy busy person.  I have 5 horses that I have to exercise, coralls to be cleaned,  a garden to tend, and I walk alot (3 dogs), and I also walk on my treadmill.  I get so sick of the doctors telling me to "exercise more".  I dont think 1/4 of them could do what I have to do in one day.  I am an emotional eater, and I think also  have a problem feeling full.  I never feel full until its in the back of my throat.  Totally stuffed.  Only my husband and daughter, and one friend know I am going to have this surgery done.  I am not scared or really worried about it, just want it over with already.  My husband is worried not me.  I have had my first appointment with the surgeon, Dr. Aldrige in Flagstaff, AZ.  I have also had my sleep study - have moderate to severe sleep apnea- said I woke up an average of 47 times in an hour.   No wonder I am so tired ALL THE TIME. lol.  I also had my first appointment with the bariatrician and the nutritionist.  I really  need to work on my chewing, and taking sips of water throughout the day.  I am more of a guzzler than a sipper.   

I would like to meet and talk to anyone out there that has had the "gastric sleeve" surgery done.  Or anyone for that matter. lol.  I am currious about the pain, of course, but for some reason I just cannot imagine all those staples.  Has anyone had problems, has anyone feel odd pain in the stomach months after this surgery is done?  I train and ride horses alot, and I keep picturing being thrown off a horse and my staples coming apart.  lol.  I know, it sounds awful, and prob unlikely but I just need to be sure.  I live in Northern Az.  Thanks, Neaucora

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