jennifer G

I am so sorry to hear of your pain and I can relate so much. I am seven weeks out and haven’t started to do any exercise due to the hernia repair and the six weeks hold my DR put me on so that the hernia could heal. I have DDD in my L3L4L5 S1 and have been dealing with this for over16 years. I just had my third codal block today. I so want to start exercising but am also scared that I may hurt myself. I have lost 25 pounds and to some this is not that much however I am ok with it. I know I am going to have to start doing something and cycling in what I did two years ago before my knees got the best of me. I had the surgery so that I could manage my pain by loosing the weight and being active however I to feel stuck and I have just begun. I can just say keep the faith and one day at a time for us both. Jennifer

Love it!!! 50lbs is a great "zero" to accomplish. Keep up the awesome work.

Yay!! Congrats!

I went through the exact same thing. I spent months fighting to get qualified and the split second I got approved I had a brief moment of happiness and was then filled with dread. I was afriad of complications. I was afraid I would be the only person the sleeve wouldn't work for.....I was afraid of a lot of things.
I am 18 weeks out now. My one and only regret is that I didn't do this sooner.

Thanks for the comments guys, It sure helps. What a process this all is!!! Im very excited, but im glad to hear im not the only one who was nervous.

You wouldnt be human if you didnt feel some fear. Im approx 16 days post surgery and I can tell you I was scared stiff of having this procedure. Its a huge decision to make but you must look at the way you live your life now and look at how you want to live your life in the future. I want to go to the beach, run around with my kids, feel happy and confident, feel healthy and energetic, wear beautiful clothes. You know what, if you have a bit of spare skin after youve lost weight then just tuck it in!!!! hehe Id rather have some hanging skin than all the other negative things that come with being Obese.
I stayed in hospital for 3 nights as I found it hard to get any fluid into me and I had severe reflux but that has now calmed greatly and I am on reflux medication. I will not sugar coat this, it is hard, its an entire lifestyle change, My lifetime of bad habits are gone in the physical sense, as in I cannot physically eat like I used to and use food for bordem, depression or anything else but It dosnt mean that my mind has caught up to my body. My desire for the food is still there, not as much because I have no physical hunger but I could kill for a steak right now. The hard work is the mind. I have a long long way to go its only day 16 but I dont regret the surgery I can already see the results. Just be kind to yourself and make sure you have some support after surgery even if you find a councellor that specialises. My surgeon has a program so after surgery you see dietician, exercise specialist and councellor for like 6 months post surgery.
Dont be scared be excited, your new life is just around the corner. Best of luck to you

I know youre scared but surgery has helped thousands of people. The risk is less than 1 percent of something going wrong. The risk of weighing 300 and living is much higher. Everyone of us want to live a better life, that is why we are doing this , to LIVE ! People want to bring us down for what ever reason. This is our well thought out and researched decision. I believe the Lord brought me to this place and he will take me where I need to go. Be strong and LIVE!

I'm on the same diet right now only I just can have liquid. I have found that the sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles have helped me get through the cravings. 10 calories per serving. I feel the same way as you, but this is the begining of the new you for the rest of your life. you need to remember that you made this choice to get healthy and you are almost there. dont blow it when you are so close to starting your new life.