ksaug21

I absolutely think that it is normal to have all those feelings prior. I'm scheduled on the 29th of this month...You'll definitely need to give yourself time to heal before working out. My surgeon told me no working out for at least 4 weeks. I can take walks, but no going to the gym and doing any lifting, etc. I think you need to take some deep breathes and understand that it's all going to take some time. I wouldn't worry about not being able to work out right away- you need to let your body heal afterwards and then once your surgeon says you are good to do so then definitely do so. There's no rush. You'll be perfectly fine. I think because we've all struggled with weight and then we go through a long process to get approval- it's normal- we've been dealing with this for so long. It's overwhelming. We want to see results- we're committed. I think we need to give ourselves sometime to let it all fall into place. I truly think it all will. Taking the step to get the surgery is a huge step. Don't let other things bother/worry you. I know it's much easier said than done, but I do believe that keeping positive will help. Getting overwhelemed is not going to help you. I like that you said to set small goals, I think that's a big step. Getting the surgery is a step to take. See how you feel afterwards, how you heal, etc. You're making progress by having the surgery- think of it that way. Stay positive. Everything will fall into place!!!