I did the same thing.... and then I panicked.  I wanted to be informed... and thought it would be a good idea.  Then I saw that there were people just like me... lower BMI, relatively young, not too many co-morbidities.  I realized I was not without some risk.  But you are right.. the risk is so small.... and I'm confidant my Dr. is taking all precautions.  The blood clot thing scares the hell outta me.  But when my doctor told me I would be giving myself injections to prevent them... i was fine.  She has never lost a patient... so that makes me feel good too.  I have a friend who had RNY a year ago and her Dr. didn't do all the things my Dr. is making me do.  She paid cash though.. so that may make a difference, Im not sure.  I have kids too, I'm a single mom.... and they have heard me talking about it.  I have reassured them that I need to do this for my health.. or we will all be burdened by it in the future... and im doing this for all of us.  If something happens to me.. well.. im not even going to talk about it cause everything is going to be fine....   and I'm sure it will be will all of us!!!!  If you have ANY concerns... ask your Dr.  And I'm curious if anyone else has been told they will be giving Lovenox, a blood thinner, as a routine thing after surgery.  That one little medication has really relieved a lot of stress for me... lol...    November Losers Rock!!!!!

Nov. 18th for me.  Oh my Oh my! 
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