619Raf

Able to roller skate now! No more sitting down at kids birthday party's for this dad!

I'm heading on my new journey in 2weeks. Mixed feelings? Heck yes!!

@@619Raf It's all normal and nerve racking but you will be just fine!

My first thoughts as I became aware I was being wheeled out of recovery and to my room was "what the hell did I just do?" and "please let me go back to the OR and put it back." For me I had been so sure surgery was what I wanted. I think it's natural to second guess a major decision like that. I'm almost 7 weeks post op and things are going well.

I like to compare the first couple weeks after surgery to going through labor. It can be pretty hard going through it, but you know the end result is totally worth it

Lol! I love that I found this forum, because of all you I know I will be ok, maybe not the first week but I will be ok ????

I got my approval Friday and now I am waiting for the surgery scheduling nurse to call me to setup my surgery date. I do not have mixed feelings about doing the surgery, I am more than ready. But last night I could not sleep just thinking about surgery and if I was going to be able to handle everything, or if I was going to be that one person who was regretting the surgery the next day. Its a scary step that I know I need, I am ready for a new life style. I am leaving everything in God's hands. I just can't help having all these feelings excited, nervous, and sick to my stomach.

I got my approval Friday and now I am waiting for the surgery scheduling nurse to call me to setup my surgery date. I do not have mixed feelings about doing the surgery, I am more than ready. But last night I could not sleep just thinking about surgery and if I was going to be able to handle everything, or if I was going to be that one person who was regretting the surgery the next day. Its a scary step that I know I need, I am ready for a new life style. I am leaving everything in God's hands. I just can't help having all these feelings excited, nervous, and sick to my stomach.

Lol! I love that I found this forum, because of all you I know I will be ok, maybe not the first week but I will be ok ????

Lol! I love that I found this forum, because of all you I know I will be ok, maybe not the first week but I will be ok ????

Lol! I love that I found this forum, because of all you I know I will be ok, maybe not the first week but I will be ok ????

Lol! I love that I found this forum, because of all you I know I will be ok, maybe not the first week but I will be ok ????

LOL! You're worried you're going to be "that one person who was regretting surgery the next day"?
Honey, almost EVERYBODY feels like that on Day Two or Day Three. Until that moment this surgery is only theoretical.
And then we remember WHY we let them cut 85% of our stomach out and we move on. In a few weeks we're drinking easier and eating real food and feeling better.

I regretted surgery for about 2 weeks. I think the idea of chopping out my stomach freaked me out because it's such a permanent solution and then I was massively sick for the entire first week. I remember talking to my friend on the phone saying "omg, what if I just ruined my life?". I am now 15 months out, 104 pounds down, and I am 100% happy with my decision, even though I am reminded every single day that I only have 20% of a stomach. So..be prepared to regret it a little at first, but I think for most of us, it ends up being something we are happy with.

I saw this today and thought about all of us! ????

Hang in there! Do the best that you can do ensure a positive outcome and then just let go.

I went from 319 in feb 2013. I will be 2 years sleeved this feb 2015. I have been vegan since this feb 2014.
I am around 157-162. I bounce between these #'s now.

Oh boy had my endoscope yesterday next Tuesday my pre-adm appointment followed by my last NUT appointment all the same day....then drumroll ???????? surgery Jan. 6th aka My Second Chance Birthday!!!! This is getting REAL!!!! ????????????????????

619 - there's lots of support here! ????????

I got "the phone call" today I am approved!! Next week they will call me to schedule my surgery date. I am so happy for this forum because I can express what I am feeling and people understand. I only have my husband and my daughter's supporting and they mean everything to me. I told one friend and she said I was taking the easy way out. So now I don't tell anybody I don't want to hear anything negative, I want to keep positive.

I had my last appointment today that my insurance required me to do, my coordinator will submit my paperwork in the morning, we are also aiming for a January date. Say a little prayer for me, hoping this process goes through quick. ????

Ooo fingers crossed to all you gals and guys out there waiting for your date. As much as we all want our dates to be closer just consider this time to adopt some healthy eating habits and get right of some bad ones! Rooting for everyone and If anyone is interested I just spent the day sipping on some different broths and Soups and found some great ones like mexican tortilla Soup, chinese hot and sour and thai chicken. All have a nice kick and changes it up from the shakes. Those are all made from Swanson and if you go to traders joes I found that their Miso soup is great there! kinda pricey though!

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I do not have a surgery date yet but hoping for January. Tomorrow I have my last appointment for my 3 month plan I had to follow for my insurance and my information will be submitted to my insurance. I really hope I get approved with no problems and quick I am very ready for a change. I have also been trying the Protein Shakes for Breakfast only (baby steps), I gave up my Dr . pepper cold turkey and that was very hard 2 months without out. I have my kids and husband as my support system, and as much as I love them and am thankful I feel like sometimes they just don't get it, they have no weight issues, I am very happy that I have found this group. ????

Well just got back from my appointment and who is down 12lbs? This chick right here and I feel awesome about that I know it is cause I'm basically eating nothing and don't get me wrong I'm STARVING but hey I just know that if I go into surgery with a lower body weight that it means I have less to lose and I think that is something great!