New!! A little scared

Hi Colleen I live in Trenton (Downriver) and am going to the Bariatric Center in Ypsilanti. A family member had RNY there and said they were wonderful and he got the best treatment. I guess most of the people who work there have also had this procedure done so they understand what the patient's are going through. I'm not sure which surgeon will be doing my surgery but I'm hoping it's someone who has the most experience!!  I have been on here for most of the day reading stories online about RNY and some really freak me out and others calm my nerves. A couple of friend's told me NOT to read anything on here because it will just scare me and make me re-think my decision. I'd really love to hear some stories from people who have had a good experience so I can look forward to this whole process. I know there is pain and I can totally deal with that, it's just the issues mentally afterwards. Food for me is comfort, whenever I'm stressed I can always eat and when I have this done I will no longer be able to count on food. I am ready for a lifestyle change and I know it's for the better.

Making the decision to have the surgery is the biggest step in your journey.  About 15 years ago I had been approved for a bypass surgery and was too afraid to go through with it and regretted my decision ever since.  I could have had 15 years of great health and could have enjoyed my family even more if I had not been obese.  But now I am finally going to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on March 25th.  My kids are grown  but there will be Grandkids to play with.......hopefully!   Carole

Hi Carole I give you a lot of credit for going through this, I can understand why you were affraid. I am terrified but I know I'm going to come through just fine because I have faith that God will be by my side the whole time, just as he will be by yours. I am going for my consult next Tuesday and am already getting nervous and I have no clue why. Maybe because this is a major step I'm taking in my life and it's scary jumping into the unknown.  Good luck and I'll say a prayer for you