January 20th - can I do it?

I'm not yet there. I am moving along with the first appt with the surgeon though. I know there is nothing that is guaranteed. But I will go through the (much needed) surgery if I know for a fact that there will be no problems or mishaps. Not to mention the fact that I am a whimp when it comes to pain.

I know if i'm dizzy I'm low on iron or if I'm woozy I better eat something. Or when I'm craving tuna I forgot to take my Omega 3-6-9. If I'm cold it's probably been a while since I downed a D3. These things I know. I don't know how if my belly aches what that might mean after surgery,or if the band slips or...or... there are so many things that could go wrong or what if I truly don't want the surgery after I have had it and my cardiomyopathy doesn't improve?

Or I will never be the same without a full belly. I love when my belly is full. I sew and make lovely dresses and so I do look forward to wearing a normal size. People tell me I look 10- 15 years younger than my real age.  

I really want to make a definitive answer. I'm not there yet and I don't know if I will ever be. I just don't want to be fat anymore or any fatter

SkinnyBonz38, I can absolutely relate!  I want a definite answer, too, but I don' t think I'll have an absolute resolve until several months after surgery.  It seems to be that way for most people.  What I do know for sure is the good outweighs the bad for me - the win column is what I'm focusing on!  I hope you will keep me posted as you progress on your journey, and when you make a decision.  Regardless of what you decide, I wish you the very best! 

I could have written your post ha ha Same here when you say silence says it all. I will be doing a HELC on a paid off rental house that I own and that scares me, but if I don't do something its going to get worse .My sleeve is being done 1-9-15 so I wish a Safe and Speedy Recovery.

Faith70, how are you doing?  I should have checked in sooner...where did the time go?

TnRose, today is your big day.. I hope all is well with you take care of yourself and let us know how things went when you return home.. God bless

Thinking of you girl! Can't wait to hear how it went, happy healing! 

Hi and thanks for your inquires!  Surgery went very well and I feel amazing - only a little soreness!  The first 12 hours were the worst - gas in the left shoulder but worse yet - the DRAIN.  Oh my God it was so uncomfortable and made me feel as though I could hardly breathe and made my heart feel weird...not quite sure how to explain it.

My husband and I arrived home last night to snow!  It's so good to be home!  And thanks again for following up with me!  I really appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Oh good I'm so glad it went well! :) ugh that drain was the worst ever! Glad you're home safe and sound