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Okay, its starting to happen. I am less than a week out. I am uber obsessed with food. I get that initially my body won't let me eat, but how am I gonna do this. I have SUCH A SICK relationship with food. Is this really gonna work? Am I wasting my time and my money? Am I taking too much of a risk? Do you know how humiliating and heartbreaking it would be if I did all this and then failed? I'm getting scared. Please be honest. How hard is this? Did you grieve? What do I do?

Chancie, You are my hero lady!!! Sometimes when I see the success of others and I compare it to what I have to do and the thing that is always hard is that I have to lose soooooo much weight and I can't imagine being able to do it, but you are my role model!!!! Keep on loving life and know that you have been an inspiration. Thanks!

They have reassured me that as long as you have the receipt you are good to go!

I chose the to do the liquid diet, because I was super nervous about complitcations with my liver, but Dr. Aceves only requires the low carb/high protein and after several days of success and then blowing it in the evenings, I am going to do the thing our surgeon wanted me to do. Hmmmmm guess they do know best. Thanks all!

So this may be more than you wanna hear, but I am on week two of my liquid preop and I keep getting stomach cramps, then an URGENT need to use the restroom. Then obviously only liquids come out. I understand the liquid in and liquid out, but is it normal to have cramping and will this continue post op? Thanks, Anna

Viola, My surgery is the 25th. We shall be sleeve sisters! Anna

I found several different sites that say its okay. Good luck!

You have to be totally comfortable with your decision. Not all but some of the surgeons in MX provide an additional insurance for 500 that covers any complications. Its my only real worry about my upcoming surgery, not that complications will happen, but if they did they would bankrupt me.

I get that kid at Christmas feeling. Everything is arranged and if there were a way I'd have the surgery RIGHT NOW!

None of us will be able to maintain things we don't enjoy. When we were kids none of as had any problem with playing. Find things that feel like play to you.

Check this out. And then go for it! ASMBS - Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Hey its me again! I have had a few responses and am excited to have a few friends that are sharing my sleeve day. Anyone else getting sleeved on March 25th? I'd love to get to chat with you. Anna

Oh Cooper's Mama I had no idea! My girl was a titch evil and thats part of what I dug about her. I have moments where I forget and go to call her, or feed her, or take her out. Didn't know the loss of a pet would hurt so much. I just keep saying my prayers and asking for peace and hoping there is someone on the other side who can enjoy a naughty dog as much as we did.

Okay, I was am doing 2 weeks preop liquid diet. I am freaking out. I have been going for 6 days and have done quite well. (I'm down 7 lbs as of yesterday.) Only right now all I can think of is eating a burger. Just one burger, oh and fries, and a diet coke. Okay focus, focus, focus!

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! Good for you. This is so exciting. I'm glad is was such a positive experience for you, and I hope your recovery continues to go super smoothly!

You rock! You really inspire me. Keep up the great work.

I dunno if anyone else has experienced this, but my surgery is scheduled for next Thursday and I have had all kinds of run around with my passport. I have been told that as long as I have proof that I have applied for my passport as well as ID and my birth certificate I will be allowed back in the country. That is what I was told by my coordinator. Anyone know if this is accurate. I don't wanna get stranded in Mexico!!!

You need to do what you feel best about. I have chosen MX and was able to get a weight loss center here to do my aftercare, but my best friend is choosing to stay here in the states. This is your body and your future. Do all your homework, and then make a decision that feels best to you, be positive that you will have the best possible outcome, and know that as your Mom sees you change she will become more and more supportive, but this is yours. You can do it.

I keep hearing that Dr. Campos is sleeved, what is his role?

I have a few questions as I get closer to my surgery next week. I am getting the surgery w/Dr. Aceves so especially those who know about his practices would be especially helpful: *Does he use drains? If so when do they come out? *Do I need to have an appointment at home to remove my stiches? * I have support group aftercare arranged, but what medical aftercare will I need to arrange? This is all so exciting/scary and having some more answers would really help. Thank you, Anna

I agree. You are easy to ignore via phone calls, but I'd go and camp myself there until you had some sort of resolution, even if it were merely to file a complaint about the insurance coordinator. Best of luck.

How exciting!!! I hope you all keep us posted. My surgery is the 25th and I am getting sooooooooooooooo excited. Best of luck to all of you.

Teresa, PM is personal message, from you individual page on here. I am soooooo excited to know of someone else who will be there. I have been scouring the boards trying to find someone else. I am going on my own by choice, and my family is SUPER scared about that. Are you bringing anyone with you or are you coming on your own as well?

Yay! I will be there too. My surgery is scheduled for March 25th. The airport has been my biggest anxiety of the whole process so I'm glad to see someone else ask this question. I hope to see you there!!! Anna PM me if you want my # and we can text when you get there.

Hey all! I am getting sleeved March 25th with Dr. Aceves. I am so excited. Its been interesting as I get closer to see what things are causing anxiety in me, and how there are some BIG lessons I need to learn. I have to keep in perspective just how exciting it is to be so close to such a huge life change. I'm so excited. We're on our way. Go us!!!