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Honestly, I am scared to death!

NicoleY

NicoleY

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So some of you have read my gastric sleeve story and some have not so this may not make a whole lot of sense to you. As my time inches nearer to have my revision I am becoming more and more emotional about the whole ordeal. While I feel like a survivor and stated I wouldn't trade if for the world, as well as I would do it all over again if I had the chance to go back this time around I am a nervous wreck. I cry silently often and try to keep my fear from my husband and children who are fearful already. I try to remain strong as I have done the last 5 years and everything else I have been through but sometimes the reality becomes a bit much.

Based on my last EGD/Scope per my surgeon there is no other option to fix my acid reflux and the damage that has been done to my esophagus. My husband has told me in his heart he feels like this is a bad idea and this time will be worse than the last. Is this his fear from time number 1 getting the best of him or do I trust an intuition. I have no clue! I do know once I am under anesthesia though it is too late and I don't know what the fix is this time if any, if I have more complications.

I want so bad to trust my surgeons and and know I am in good hands but how my body responds has nothing to do with their level of skill and care. I am just really scared this time. I wish it would come and be over with so I can begin moving on again.
 
I know husband have a right to let you know how they feel. But the real choice is yours. I have bad reflux and I am having the bypass done july 15th. I have 4 kids and my husband and I have let them know all the information about the surgery. They are just waiting for the day and they will be waiting for me to come out of the surgery. Life always gives you choices but you have to way the good and bad on your own. Your husband is there to give you advice but like I said in the end it is your choice. At first my husband was not in on the surgery but after learning everything possible about it he has eased up. My only advice is to think what is best for you.
 
NicoleY said:
So some of you have read my gastric sleeve story and some have not so this may not make a whole lot of sense to you. As my time inches nearer to have my revision I am becoming more and more emotional about the whole ordeal. While I feel like a survivor and stated I wouldn't trade if for the world, as well as I would do it all over again if I had the chance to go back this time around I am a nervous wreck. I cry silently often and try to keep my fear from my husband and children who are fearful already. I try to remain strong as I have done the last 5 years and everything else I have been through but sometimes the reality becomes a bit much.

Based on my last EGD/Scope per my surgeon there is no other option to fix my acid reflux and the damage that has been done to my esophagus. My husband has told me in his heart he feels like this is a bad idea and this time will be worse than the last. Is this his fear from time number 1 getting the best of him or do I trust an intuition. I have no clue! I do know once I am under anesthesia though it is too late and I don't know what the fix is this time if any, if I have more complications.

I want so bad to trust my surgeons and and know I am in good hands but how my body responds has nothing to do with their level of skill and care. I am just really scared this time. I wish it would come and be over with so I can begin moving on again.
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Good luck with everything. I can only imagine how you and your husband are feeling. When is your surgery?
 
Brenda2010 said:
Good luck with everything. I can only imagine how you and your husband are feeling. When is your surgery?
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Next Wednesday, June 12 I have to be at the hospital at 0700. I am nervous to say the least. Sucky part is there is no going back, there is no reverse it put my sleeve back. After this there is no other option or fix. UGHHHHHH, Anyone have a crystal ball???!! LOL
 
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