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hexx2003 · 12-19-2008, 08:54 PM

Hi and welcome to TT. When I joined I knew I needed the surgery that I sought out after 6 years. I went to my surgeons informational seminar and that helped alieve alot of my ill feelings toward bypass. So I would suggest finding out what your surgeons statistics are, that will either make you a mental case or calm you down. Even though I knew I wanted it and I knew insurance would cover it, I still have some anxieties. But I quickly pass those weird feelings aside when i think about where my life will be going after surgery. There are risks with every surgery and this one too has complications galore. You will find alot on here. Though you will find alot, it is still a small percentage to the group that has had the procedure. And again, depends on the surgeon on the complications. I heard one in CA had like 4 deaths a year. Personally thats 4 too many in my book and I would not go with that one. The reality of the situation is that this is a life changing procedure. More so than any other procedure you may have had in the past. You must choose to do it if you can't see yourself living for a long life. I am 31, I know that if i dont have this procedure I can see me not living as long as I want to. I want kids and a fun life. I want to get off the couch and play tennis with my husband. I want a LIFE! So if you feel the same way then this surgery is for you! Good luck in your decision. I am 24 days (hopefully earlier) to my new birthday!! Dont you wanna be a loser with me???