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Same from me, I can't comment as I'm also pre-op. One week left for me! Best of luck! Truly hope it goes smoothly. All the best

Hey Guys, I'm on my second week of pre-op diet. I'm on a very low calorie, low fat menu ie) Small bowl Cereal for Breakfast. salad with 50g chicken, no dressing for lunch. Vegetables and 50g baked Beans for dinner. I have been very hungry, but managed to keep myself occupied. The thing which is worrying me more is that I honestly feel really lethargic, and even quite dizzy a lot of the time. If this is down to lack of calorie intake, then surely it will only get worse after my op. Is this something other people experienced, and does it go away once you get used to not eating so much? Should I check with my surgeon? It sounds like blood sugar right? Thanks xxx:bored0:

Hey Guys, I am sorry to repeat what I know others have said many times, but I just have to vent somehow. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow, due in on 9th Sept. And I am really really afraid. The problem is I'm not really sure what I'm afraid of.... one minute I think I am afraid of going under anaesthetic, then a couple of days later I am freaking out about the flight over to Southampton. Just when I've convinced myself that the flight is going to be fine, I start fearing complications. Then I get scared of never being able to comfort eat ever again. But I got over that.... NOW I am scared that for some reason I will regret my decision. That for some reason I am going to have to admit that I was weak and should have just done this the "proper way" by exercising more and getting further therapy for my eating problem. That I am going to have to face "I told you so's" from those who haven't supported my decision. Right now I honestly wish I could look into the future and make sure that I'm doing the right thing. I know that no-one can tell me what is right for me. I also know that you all have your own fears and concerns and probably don't want me adding mine to the table. But I also know that some of you have been through this and now have no regrets. I honestly hope I can be strong and become one of you. Thanks for listening. Lyndsey xxx

Wow, it's really spooky that you bumped this up Amy. I have been freaking the .... out today and felt like I am making a mistake. Everything hit me at once, especially the debt. I am also struggling with feeling weak and dizzy on my pre-op diet, and wondering how on earth I am going to be feeling when eating even less than I am now. Time of the month and busy time at work probably isn't helping my nerves either. I am going to re-read your post and take your advice of reading the success stories to try and boost my morale. Thanks again for the motivation. xxx

How's it going Sleeve4me? You home yet? :001_cool: Hope it's all going well. xxxx

Good luck! Hope it all goes smoothly. Look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

I'll be interested to see any replies on this one, as I have exactly the same issue with my boyfriend who is also very slim. Not long to go Staysea! :001_cool:

Hi April, and welcome! My BMI is at around 38 and my surgeon had no qualms whatsoever about going ahead. From what I've seen this procedure has great results on lower BMI patients. Best of luck whatever you decide! xx

I've never heard of that problem with the uvula. Sounds nasty :w00t: I hope everything turns out ok. Thinking of you!!! xxx

Hey All, As you know I've been freaking out about my surgery in a fortnight, and whilst not exactly having second thoughts, I have been doubting my own sanity at resorting to such drastic measures. However.... As this is pre-op diet day one, and potentially the biggest I am ever going to be ever again (hooray!), I decided it might be an idea to take some "before" photos as a comparison like a lot of you have done. Well! All I can say is one look at those photos was enough to put me back on track and I'm now more certain than ever before that this is the right thing to do. I am putting those photos away and they are not coming out again until I can see a real difference. Hopefully that won't be long! BLEUGH!!!! :crying::ohmy::thumbup::crying::confused1: If you have been going through doubts too, you should try this. Nothing is more shocking and upsetting than the hard truth. Best of luck to all! Lyndsey xxx

Cold lonely hunger Tiresome - it itches inside Until the sleeve comes LOL, sorry. Feeling goofy. Need something to get me through. This is HARD!!!!! Twelve days to go, twelve days to go......... Anyone else wanna haiku about whatever's on their mind? :thumbup:

lmfao :confused1: Great!

Sleeve4me, you will! And you're going to look fabulous! xxx

Hahaha, nice! :confused1:

Best of luck! How exciting! xx

Scary isn't it? When you realise just how big you actually are. :tongue_smilie: Good luck to all you sleevers! One day those photos will have proud feelings attached. Or so I'm trying to convince myself!

They might get posted one day. But only once I have something to compare them with! :001_tt2: Like you said, BRING IT ON! xxx

What a surreal moment that must have been for you! I'm not sure how I'd react in that situation. Probably :thumbup: with confusion! Next time you see him at the gym, ask him! xxx

Thanks Chilo. You're doing great!!! Keep it up!

Thank you Jane, you are such an inspiration and always have such warmth in your posts. It is nice having someone in the UK around too, stops me feeling so isolated here in lil old Guernsey! On another topic, this pre-op diet is TOUGH! I have been starving hungry all day, and can't handle the thought of another two weeks to go like this. This too shall pass :confused1:

Hi BlackBerry, I agree with what you put above. I had been very good up til now and only told those people very close to me. Yesterday I made a stupid mistake and told someone who tried to talk me out of it, and I really don't have the energy for that BS just now. I learnt my lesson! Mouth shut from now on! I too have already tried the "proper way" many many times, and gained back all the weight I lost and more. I know that I can't lose weight and keep it off by myself. But a part of me is angry that I'm so useless, and I feel that I SHOULD be able to. I just don't want any regrets. I have too many already. Krista, best of luck to you. Seems we are in a similar mindset at the moment. I hope it all works out for us both. CWalker, thanks. That is good to hear. I hope your loss continues and your stall is a short one

Ouroborous, I concur with everything you said. Having tried every medication and therapist available to me I finally had a breakthrough with CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) What it made me understand is that feelings, thoughts and actions all affect each other. By changing one, the others will follow. So if I'm feeling really down and that makes me want to lay in bed and feel blue, I should do the exact opposite because positive actions make for positive feelings and positive thoughts. It seems obvious, but when you are stuck in a negative cycle it is so easy to miss. I am a pre-op who is also nervous about how my depression is going to pan out after surgery. But I feel that if I stick with my meds (Fluox 40mg/d) and watch my behaviour, keep active etc, then everything should be fine. All the best, and I hope you continue to do those things which you know you need to :thumbup: xx

Hi Ericka I have told my close family and friends and boyfriend. A couple of people at work know because I figured they are bound to notice something when I'm on a liquid diet after the op. We socialise quite a lot at work, so I'm going to be out of the loop for a little while when I'm recovering. I actually asked this same question a little while back when first looking into the surgery, and the best answer I had was "tell as many people as you feel comfortable to tell, and those you think need to know". I'm certainly not shouting about it on Facebook or anything, cos it's my business and I'm also worried I might jinx it somehow! Once it's done I'll tell anyone! xxx

Mine are: No thigh rash friction burn from walking when I wear a skirt Not crying in disbelief every time I see a photo of myself Bumping into my ex and seeing his reaction when I look and feel fantastic Not avoiding my friends in case they notice I've put on weight Feeling sexy and not turning my boyfriend's advances away because I'm ashamed of my body Walking into a room with a smile on my face, and not wanting to hide under a table Not being so crazy jealous and bitter about anyone who isn't overweight

Hey Guys, I was just wondering if the op can be performed, but not quite as extreme? ie) Can they reduce the size of the stomach, but not to the degree of a normal VSG? I only have about 87lb to lose, and feel that if I were able to eat perhaps 1cup of food per sitting then that would be enough restriction for me to lose weight, but still be getting enough nutrients and have energy etc. Is there some reason why it has to be taken down so very small? Thanks, L xx