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Scared and Unsure - Mexico, MO

Name: Scared and Unsure - Mexico, MO
Item: Dr. Ortiz
Author: mylifemychoice

ORIGINAL POST

Great job! I am scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks....

mylifemychoiceJuly 17, 2016

Great job! I am scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks. Scared. 57, BMI 32 wt 170 5'1". No one but my husband knows about the surgery. I feel stupid for putting myself at risk to lose only 40-50 lbs! I have tried for years to loose wt with no results. Has anyone else with low BMI had the surgery and you either are glad you did it or regretted your decision?

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Replies (8)

wanda1359

July 18, 2016

Congratulations on your surgery date! I too have a low bmi, and i understand the struggle. Im 57 bmi 31, and waiting on my surgery date. Funny thing is my husband is the only one that know about the surgery also. Please keep me updated with your success. Wished i could share more with you..God bless and go for it!!

mylifemychoice

July 25, 2016

wanda1359

July 25, 2016

Awww poor thing :( Girl, I’m scared as well and I don’t even have a date schedule yet..lol Its natural to be scared.,But trust me that is not going to stop me!! Before you know it, it will be all over.. Plus like you, I too have come a long way, I will not turned back now!! Go, you will be ok, promise!!! I read somewhere, the risk of having a sleeve without complications is 100% greater in someone that has a lower BMI :) I will be praying for you all the way. Keep us posted!! 

mylifemychoice

July 27, 2016

Wanda,
Thanks for your message. It really made me feel better. My flight is today and surgery is tomorrow. I think I will be unsure all the
way! How long until you schedule your surgery?

wanda1359

July 27, 2016

Yayyy I'm so glad you decided to change your life forever!!! You’re not alone on this journey, we all feel the same way you are feeling right now. But I must say you are a brave lady and I commend you! CANT wait to hear your story when you get back...I should know something Friday. I can’t wait!!

Kimmers25

July 21, 2016

Please update us as you go through the process. Would love to hear how everything goes for you.

wanda1359

July 27, 2016

I'm here for you anytime...Please don’t hesitate to contact me when you land in Mexico, or anytime, and please keep me updated :)

mylifemychoice

July 27, 2016

Thank you!

UPDATED FROM mylifemychoice

2 days pre

3 days until surgery and still on the fence!

mylifemychoiceJuly 25, 2016

still on the fence. Surgery is this Thursday in Mexico! i am really scared and not sure i will go thru with it! I am traveling by myself. i have done the pre-op diet and am on week two of that diet. Lost to 161 then gained back to 164. Years of dieting
never resulted in weight loss past 10- 15 lbs.
The pre-op diet has been liquids, protein shakes and green veggies. i have been able to stick to it fairly easily. i realize that this is close to how i will have to eat for almost a year to get to goal - 110-135.
ugh! Flight is scheduled but still unsure!