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Hi..I am also getting sleeved May 4th with no pre op diet...just liquids the day before and caffeine free by the week before surgery.

Okay I'll play... Mine is seeing this same thread idea over and over. /rant over/

Wow...I just got surgery date of May 4th as well...so excited.! Good luck to you.

I am still in the pre op phase myself and have my own set of worries as a 34 yr old...but I will say....I have a good friend who had the surgery over 5 yrs ago, she seems to live a very normal life. Basically she eats what she wants, jus not a full portion size..I have seen her have a glass of wine at a dinner party. she has also maintained her weight loss (100lbs) very well. She looks amazing! I have asked her several times if she would do it again and her answer is always the same...."without a doubt".

The book was ok..the movie was dull. I fell asleep...the 3rd book is my fav.

I am still in the pre op phase myself and have my own set of worries as a 34 yr old...but I will say....I have a good friend who had the surgery over 5 yrs ago, she seems to live a very normal life. Basically she eats what she wants, jus not a full portion size..I have seen her have a glass of wine at a dinner party. she has also maintained her weight loss (100lbs) very well. She looks amazing! I have asked her several times if she would do it again and her answer is always the same...."without a doubt".

I am still in the pre op phase myself and have my own set of worries as a 34 yr old...but I will say....I have a good friend who had the surgery over 5 yrs ago, she seems to live a very normal life. Basically she eats what she wants, jus not a full portion size..I have seen her have a glass of wine at a dinner party. she has also maintained her weight loss (100lbs) very well. She looks amazing! I have asked her several times if she would do it again and her answer is always the same...."without a doubt".

MONUMENTAL DAY!! I'm in Onederland. It was worth the wait. At first I was in disbelief. I weighed three times. Then I was ecstatic. Then I got very emotional because I met the goal I've been striving to meet for almost 15 years.

I've not posted since i was in the very early stages, but thought I'd post a before and after. My surgery was Oct. 21, 2014 and I weighed 247. I've currently lost 80 pounds putting me at 167lbs. It's been much slower this past month, and it's been depressing me a little...I'm so afraid I've lost all I'm going to. I hope not!! Anyway,
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I am still in the pre op phase myself and have my own set of worries as a 34 yr old...but I will say....I have a good friend who had the surgery over 5 yrs ago, she seems to live a very normal life. Basically she eats what she wants, jus not a full portion size..I have seen her have a glass of wine at a dinner party. she has also maintained her weight loss (100lbs) very well. She looks amazing! I have asked her several times if she would do it again and her answer is always the same...."without a doubt".

I have my test today! I'm a bit nervous... Wish me luck!

expect to speak with a very nice Dr who wants to make sure you want this for the right reasons, and that you have lots of support when it's all said and done. Oh, and some written tests, too. Be honest on those.

I am still in the pre op phase..but honestly it has all been hard, waiting for all the different appts, the money I have put out so far, (and so much more to go) other's opinion ' s , hearing people tell me I am not big enough to need surgery, the thoughts of loose skin, Hair loss, relationship challenges, ALL of it is HARD. But that's why I am here to get the support that I need to get through it all and so far it has been a huge blessing. I hope you find support and comfort within the community as I have.

@@heav85 I have a work friend who told me I better not get cocky when I lose my weight or she'll shove Twinkies down my throat until I get fat and nice again.

I am still in the pre op phase..but honestly it has all been hard, waiting for all the different appts, the money I have put out so far, (and so much more to go) other's opinion ' s , hearing people tell me I am not big enough to need surgery, the thoughts of loose skin, Hair loss, relationship challenges, ALL of it is HARD. But that's why I am here to get the support that I need to get through it all and so far it has been a huge blessing. I hope you find support and comfort within the community as I have.

Hi, I am new here..just getting the ball rolling for surgery. I have a ton of fears, and I have found that they change from day to day. I guess today I am on..the fear of not being able to make a true lifestyle change. If I could stick to eating healthy and exercising I would not be in the position to need WLS. I am afraid of failing as I have with every other diet I have tried over the years. At my first appointment I was handed a list of changes to make prior to surgery....the usual...low carbs, no sugar, no soda, high Protein. I almost laughed...people...if it were that easy I would not be standing here at 275lbs! How do you all make the lifestyle changes permanent?

I am still in the pre op phase..but honestly it has all been hard, waiting for all the different appts, the money I have put out so far, (and so much more to go) other's opinion ' s , hearing people tell me I am not big enough to need surgery, the thoughts of loose skin, Hair loss, relationship challenges, ALL of it is HARD. But that's why I am here to get the support that I need to get through it all and so far it has been a huge blessing. I hope you find support and comfort within the community as I have.

I am still in the pre op phase..but honestly it has all been hard, waiting for all the different appts, the money I have put out so far, (and so much more to go) other's opinion ' s , hearing people tell me I am not big enough to need surgery, the thoughts of loose skin, Hair loss, relationship challenges, ALL of it is HARD. But that's why I am here to get the support that I need to get through it all and so far it has been a huge blessing. I hope you find support and comfort within the community as I have.

I am still in the pre op phase..but honestly it has all been hard, waiting for all the different appts, the money I have put out so far, (and so much more to go) other's opinion ' s , hearing people tell me I am not big enough to need surgery, the thoughts of loose skin, Hair loss, relationship challenges, ALL of it is HARD. But that's why I am here to get the support that I need to get through it all and so far it has been a huge blessing. I hope you find support and comfort within the community as I have.

Hi, I am new here..just getting the ball rolling for surgery. I have a ton of fears, and I have found that they change from day to day. I guess today I am on..the fear of not being able to make a true lifestyle change. If I could stick to eating healthy and exercising I would not be in the position to need WLS. I am afraid of failing as I have with every other diet I have tried over the years. At my first appointment I was handed a list of changes to make prior to surgery....the usual...low carbs, no sugar, no soda, high Protein. I almost laughed...people...if it were that easy I would not be standing here at 275lbs! How do you all make the lifestyle changes permanent?

Thanks for the encouragement. I need all I can get.

I so understand your fears. I started the VSG journey last July and then completely freaked out and stopped the process. In Feb. I started the process over and I am already freaking out again. I also love food and almost get sad thinking about not being able to sit down with a carton of Edys and devouring the entire thing. I realize this is why I am in the position to need WLS. The sagging skin thing is probably the biggest reason I halted the first go round. I am horrified it!