Licia2210

We are having surgery the same day! Are you starting your liquid diet tomorrow too?

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 22, 2016. So excited!

Hi Licia! I understand how you are feeling 100%. I have been researching this surgery for 5 years. I am a previous lap bander (I HATED the band) which I had removed in June of 2012. My date for the sleeve is Feb 19th. I've been so excited for this for 5 years! Now that I have my date, I'm a WRECK! I'm not worried about the surgery, (I've had tons, and I'm a nurse) I think it's the thought of it not working, or not being able to make the lifestyle changes needed. But then I watch youtube videos and see the huge life transformations, and I get that excited feelings again. Keep your thoughts on the reasons we're doing this. I have a horrible family history of relatives dying early from heart disease. I'm having this surgery because I want to live a long and healthy life! WE can do this. It's a commitment. It's a tool to help us. The outcomes out weight any negatives by far! I give myself this pep talk every day. I also read some place to write down 10 goals you want to achieve with the surgery. Think of the positives! WE can do this! stay in touch!!

Thanks for sharing your experience. Those are my favorite thins to read. I like hearing about how everything is from someone who is doing it right now. I guess thats my issue. I like to be extremely well informed before anything. Even though I feel informed about the lifestyle change, its hard to know what I am going to feel. If that makes any sense. Thanks for calming me a bit though.

Thanks for making me feel better. I know there are so many benefits. I am not too worried about pain. I usually do pretty good. Anyone want to discuss bowel movements? How's that work on a liquid diet? Should I be concerned?

Hello. My date of my VSG is February 22nd. I am starting to freak out. I had my endoscopy last week and have my pre-op testing Monday. I don't know why I am suddenly so scared. Almost thinking of cancelling. I won't but I don't know what has come over me lately. What if I hate my new lifestyle? Any idea what the recovery pain is like? I am also sad to leave my toddler at home for a few days while I am in the hospital. I just want to relax a little lol. Wishing I Could calm down. Send me some positive thoughts.

No, that doesn't make me feel better lol. That stinks! I'll be leaving my 2 year old for 3 days. My husband will come home and see him once but otherwise he will be with my mom. I'm sure he will learn something new, say a new word, or do something I haven't seen before while I am gone. I just keep reminding myself that its fine. When I am all healed up and lose some weight him and I are going to do stuff we never did before. We are going to be able to do all the fun physical stuff together that I can't now. Everything I will be going through is worth it, just for that. You will feel the same way. Imagine running along side their bike while they peddle away! I can't wait to do that now. I've been dreading it every time he mentions a big boy bike.
Just showing off my little guy below. I'm glad we will be so close in our new birthdays! My actual birthday is the 21st so this is my gift.

@@Licia2210 I just wanted to tell you, you're not alone. I am having surgery on Feb. 23rd...you'll be one day older than me! ???? I too have many of the same fears. After failing so many times on our own, who wouldn't. It helps for me to pray, knowing that God has me, helps to bring me peace. I will be praying for you too. ????
God Bless!

Thanks for sharing your experience. Those are my favorite thins to read. I like hearing about how everything is from someone who is doing it right now. I guess thats my issue. I like to be extremely well informed before anything. Even though I feel informed about the lifestyle change, its hard to know what I am going to feel. If that makes any sense. Thanks for calming me a bit though.

Hello. My date of my VSG is February 22nd. I am starting to freak out. I had my endoscopy last week and have my pre-op testing Monday. I don't know why I am suddenly so scared. Almost thinking of cancelling. I won't but I don't know what has come over me lately. What if I hate my new lifestyle? Any idea what the recovery pain is like? I am also sad to leave my toddler at home for a few days while I am in the hospital. I just want to relax a little lol. Wishing I Could calm down. Send me some positive thoughts.

Its great to hear everyone talk about their experiences. Glad someone told me about this app. I'm getting surgery the day after my birthday. It's the best gift I could give myself. I can't wait for next year to see my progress.

I am getting my sleeve on February 22nd. I'm terrified to leave my 2 year old for 2 days. I'm afraid if all the extra skin I will have. But most of all I am scared that somehow I will fail. That somehow I won't lose enough weight to make any difference in my quality of life. I guess I am just so used to being this way and so used to diets eventually failing that even with this surgery I feel like I will still be fat. I want to ride a bike with my son. I want to hike and ride roller coasters with my husband. I want to walk and not be out of breath. I haven't seen many stories of people failing. But I need some reassurance. Can I have some people give me their success stories? Tell me about how you got the weight off, are keeping it off, and can finally do the things you wanted to but couldn't.

I am getting my sleeve on February 22nd. I'm terrified to leave my 2 year old for 2 days. I'm afraid if all the extra skin I will have. But most of all I am scared that somehow I will fail. That somehow I won't lose enough weight to make any difference in my quality of life. I guess I am just so used to being this way and so used to diets eventually failing that even with this surgery I feel like I will still be fat. I want to ride a bike with my son. I want to hike and ride roller coasters with my husband. I want to walk and not be out of breath. I haven't seen many stories of people failing. But I need some reassurance. Can I have some people give me their success stories? Tell me about how you got the weight off, are keeping it off, and can finally do the things you wanted to but couldn't.

I am going this December before my surgery. I would love to know that website.