LauraD

Oh my you look WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration to me!

I understand your anxiety. But please understand that life after surgery is different and you have to work hard to make it successful. If you are having problem reconciling a 2 week or so diet, then I might be concerned that handling things after the fact, might be as equally difficult. It might be wise to have a real honest conversation with your Dr. or someone that handles food dependencies and disorders. We all have struggled, but most have made the commitment to make the lifestyle changes needed to make this surgery successful. You have to be totally sure that you have gotten to that point. It is hard work, and it won't be easy. You really need to get yourself into a place that you are comfortable and committed to the long term. That starts with the pre-op diet and all the way through to total recovery. The end results are so worth it, but unless you are totally committed, it could very much be problematic for you. I hope that you will seek some type of assistance with this. This is good board, but can only offer encouragement and support, it won't be able help you through the issues that are causing your anxiety. Hang in

I personally still get hungry. Your stomach isn't the only organ that makes ghrelin. It's definitely no where near what it was before. If I haven't eaten in 4-5 hours, I get hungry. But I get full really fast! The sleeve works!

I'm not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Dad, and Husband. I don't want to be the poster child for WL surgery in the family. I want to get my weight off and go on about my life. I know my cousin that had lap band. Everyone is always talking about her. What is she eating? She should have lost more. Things like that. I've stuck out for so long with my weight that I just want to be normal. So did you tell?

that is perfectly acceptable! You don't have to tell anyone!

I have the same worries. I too am scheduled for the 28th. I worry that I'll ultimately feel the same about food as I do after I get over the euphoria of a major diet. That is - I get all psyched up, buy into whatever diet gets my fancy - and then after I reach my goal, or slip even just a little bit - my appetite comes back and my will to succeed evaporates.
I also worry that not only will I still have my pre-sleeve appetite and cravings, but the fact that after sleeve I will be physically unable to eat what I want when I want will really be frustrating and sad. Like having my mouth wired shut - if that makes sense.

My surgery date is 2/28, so its coming very fast. I'm really looking forward to it and I am really not nervous at all, RATHER my biggest fear is once I am sleeved that I will still have the same very strong hunger drive and will want to eat like I use to and I will have to fight that off constantly. I understand the surgery is just a tool and that I need to do my part and eat healthy, I get that however if it was so easy all the diets I have been on would of worked better for me. I'm counting (praying) that my hunger drive is much less. Can anyone ease my mind or am I doomed??

That is great for you!
Everyone needs to do what is best for them. Be it tell no one, a few or the world. Telling the world doesn't mean you're in anyone's face about it. Telling no one in no way means you are ashamed.
Everyone is different and every journey is different.

Why does not telling everyone who will listen equal being ashamed? Just asking...

That is the cutest puppy ever!!!!!!!

I'm not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Dad, and Husband. I don't want to be the poster child for WL surgery in the family. I want to get my weight off and go on about my life. I know my cousin that had lap band. Everyone is always talking about her. What is she eating? She should have lost more. Things like that. I've stuck out for so long with my weight that I just want to be normal. So did you tell?

Didnt tell anyone but my sister. I agree 100% with the original poster

I'm not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Dad, and Husband. I don't want to be the poster child for WL surgery in the family. I want to get my weight off and go on about my life. I know my cousin that had lap band. Everyone is always talking about her. What is she eating? She should have lost more. Things like that. I've stuck out for so long with my weight that I just want to be normal. So did you tell?

I've been super frustrated with the scale for the past 3 weeks because that number hasn't been moving. But I just looked in the mirror and realized for the first time in my life that I have a real, honest-to-god neck!! I HAVE A NECK! It's not just extra chins anymore I feel like a freaking swan...it's silly, but I am off the wall thrilled. Also, you can see that I have a collar bone!
I've also gone down 3 pant sizes since December, and consequently can now fit into my University's circa 1900's theatre seats!! I can now support my department without bruising my butt! Bonus.
Getting sleeved was the best decision I have ever made.

i mainly kept that I've had surgery to myself. Not because I don't want to tell people but because I don't need food Nazis.
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Does this puppy look like she needs a food Nazi?

I'm not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Dad, and Husband. I don't want to be the poster child for WL surgery in the family. I want to get my weight off and go on about my life. I know my cousin that had lap band. Everyone is always talking about her. What is she eating? She should have lost more. Things like that. I've stuck out for so long with my weight that I just want to be normal. So did you tell?

Clean out the fridge....you would be surprised if you get rid of or replace the food that is in there, it may help. I LOVE chocolate...now I have the SF fudge Popsicles and they are delish! Also start cooking now as if you had the surgery....go online and do some of the weight watcher recipes (like Emily's bites) since the surgery is just one tool and you will need to make some dietary changes. Try to replace a meal with a whey Protein Shake (I like the chocolate powder from GNC mixed with skim milk....these are just a few things that may help you. Also even though you are self pay, do the seminars and support groups if offered...everyone is going through the same struggles for the most part.

We have similar stats!!

I'm not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Dad, and Husband. I don't want to be the poster child for WL surgery in the family. I want to get my weight off and go on about my life. I know my cousin that had lap band. Everyone is always talking about her. What is she eating? She should have lost more. Things like that. I've stuck out for so long with my weight that I just want to be normal. So did you tell?