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Changes are a comin...

So I have been through all the emotions scared unsure happy sad calm etc. I am sure I still have some to go. I can only imagine the days or week leading to surgery. I can tend to be doom and gloom when facing the unknown! Then the dreaded pre-op liquid diet! I get snappy when I am hungry and I am sure my family will just love me those 2 weeks. I have been researching, picking brains, and trying to get me ready for this for over a year. I can see the end. Last week when I was approved I thought, "FINALLY" then some strange feeling of panic, and sadness. This was it, it went from I want to have this surgery to I am having this surgery. I mulled over this panic and sadness for a week. I realize that I am scared of changing me (never knew I kinda co depended on fat me until I was faced with finally get rid of her). I am scared/panicky ofcourse of complications and death. I have two young children. I am scared that I may fail. So I have been sitting with these feelings for a week. I woke up today and I know I am on the right path. I am sure those doubts will rear their ugly heads as I near my sleeve date but I know this is right. No ones opinion or advice can change my mind. I got this. Well today I do! ;) What a crazy journey! I also decided to stop the chaos and focus on what is going in my big mouth. I pretty much eat healthy meals it's the in between when I am hungry that gets me. I need to make wiser snack choices. So I'm back on the wagon so to speak. I am even going to replace a meal and snack with a protein shake. So we will see how this goes. Ever since I put in my paperwork I admit I have been having food funerals. So that madness HAS TO STOP! Those funerals are just adding guilt on top of all the other emotions I am having. I am back in control! Happy Monday to us all!

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GoldyGirl

Pre Op

When do you get the "Sleeve"? I am 4 months post op and still riding the Emotional Rollercoaster!!! Good Luck!!

melody2

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Sometimes, I think, you have to mourn what was and say your goodbyes to have closure. Then you can move forward. It's not unreal to be sad or even angry about losing the thing that meant a lot to us all--food. Once, when I was upset about failing another diet, a good friend told me, "You don't have to be perfect....you just have to be." I always strived for perfection on a diet, failed, beat myself up, and started over again. Now, after surgery, I think I finally understand the "being perfect" comment....I dont' have to be perfect....I just have to be...me.

tcranmore

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I have less than 3 weeks until my surgery and I have thought and felt every one of you feelings. I completely understand!

smjuroska

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I don't have a date yet. I have to finish my pre-op labs ekg (which only are good for 60 days) and nut appt. Then I meet with the dr. one last time to set my date. They said it usually is 2 wks from that appt. unless I want to schedule it out further. So most likely within the month or early June! I am trying to get my emotions under control. I love what you said melody2! I always try for perfection and beat myself if I don't meet my "perfect" standard! Glad to know I am not alone. I just got to keep calm and sleeve on!

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