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I am scheduled to have my sleeve surgery in June, I have been going back and forth between excitement and fear. Today was just another "reminder" of why I NEED this surgery so bad. I was taking my niece into the gym for her softball practice, it was a downhill walk, then up 2 flights of steps into the gym. For the first time in my life, I got extrememly winded and felt like I was going to pass out. It was the scariest feeling ever (it didn't help that the gym was EXTREMELY HOT) This never evwn happened to me when I weighed 310 lbs! (I now weigh 276) I know now that I need to be more scared of NOT having sugery than having it.

I am having my surgery in June, and I am also scared. I always worry so much about everything, and then, when its over, I realize it wasn't too bad. Good luck, and please let us know how you do!

I ordered the Jay Robb protein powder, it's THE BEST tasting one I have tried! Tastes exactly like chocolate milk!

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Thank you for your kind words. I can't wait to be on the loser's bench! I know it will all be worth it. I always get myself all worked up about things and then, after they're over I feel stupid for worrying so much. Did you have the sleeve? How are you doing?

This is EXACTLY how I feel. Although I HAVE had surgeries before they were minor (carple tunnel and other hand surgeries) I am VERY afraid of the surgery and possible complications more than anything else. I really think everything will be ok. I tend to worry about things needlessly. Good luck!!!

Thank ypu everyone! 2 hours seems to be average. I'm a little weird, I seem to feel ok with 2 hrs, but anything longer makes me nervous. This is going to be my first "major" surgery. I have only had hand surgeries in the past, so.I'm extra nervous.

Hi. I am having my sleeve done in June, I was just wondering how long was everyone (that had the sleeve) in surgery?

I didn't know that! I am going to start looking for a dietician. Thank you!!!

Maybe after surgery I'll see that I CAN do it myself. Maybe it's just my lack of confidance. I'm always afraid I'm doing things wrong. I DON'T want to fail at this!!!!

I'll do that. Thank you. I just don't feel that the one I have at the hospital is knowledgeable enough. Ex. She didn't know what an example of a "hard" cheese would be.

Hi. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery in June. I am pretty sure that I am going to NEED a nutritionist after my surgery. One that is experienced in bariatric surgery patients. I have been seeing one at the hospital where my surgery will be done, but I am not sure she is right for me. How would I go about finding someone? I tried googling it, but I only seem to be coming up with nuts from other surgical programs. Would they take an "outside" patient?

I haven't had my surgery yet. I am having my sleeve done in June. Did you have a sleeve? Or bypass? How are you doing? I'm so afraid of complications.

Thank you for your advice. I am definitely going to try the things you suggested. It's a LITTLE hard while I'm at work because we are a nut free school, so that somewhat limits my snack choiced, but there are definitely some things I can use as substitutes for my bars. I do eat Greek yogurt, what brand do you prefer? Thank you again!!!!

I HAVE made small changes. I no longer drink soda (I used to drink diet coke) I have started drinking Raspberry iced tea, and mixing it with 1/2 water. I have cut down my serving sizes. But, carbs STILL make up about 90% of my diet. I am going to have to find alternatives to them. Like, what to eat for breakfast? I eat 2 waffles everyday. Am snack, a cereal bar or granola bar. Lunch, string cheese, greek yogurt and a blueberry bagel. Dinner...thats my biggest problem....pizza,pasta,cereal,sandwiches etc. I am going to research things that are low carb, and start the changes right away!!!

I DEFINITELY have a carb addiction. It became completely clear to me last night when I ACTUALLY got upset because dinner plans were changed from pizza to chicken! I only have less than 2 months until my surgery, how do you suggest I beat the addiction? I better get started soon! Thank you!

Hi. I am having the sleeve done in June, I have been SOOO EXCITED...up until lately. Now, I'm getting REALLY nervous. My family has bee n extremely supportive, but recently, they have been telling me they are concerned that I won't be able to stay on a new "diet". I pretty much ONLY eat carbs. I have lost 100+lbs before, but gained it back. My question is, did anyone else out there have the kind of diet before surgery that I have now? In my mibd I am COMPLETELY DEDICATED to being successful, but I'm scared.

Thank you! I'm really getting nervous.

I'm in Delaware County. Hopefully having my sleeve surgery June 14. If everything goes well w insurance

I definitely plan on working out often. I lost 110lbs before with just diet and exercise, but I just don't feel like I can do it again on my own. What kind of workouts do you do? I used to do 45min cardio and weights alternating arms and legs each day.

Is it ok to drink diet iced tea? I love raspberry Iced tea, it was my go to drink when I stopped drinking diet coke. I am having my sleeve surgery in June but if I won't be able to drink the diet iced tea, I'll give it up now!

That's awesome! I am starting at a little less, but I hope to have as much success as you! Any advice for post surgery success? I'm scheduled for June 14

You look great! Which surgery did you have?

Do you mind if I ask what your starting weight was?

I KNOW I will do ok after, I just worry so much. I am so ready to make the changes and I'm so sick of the aches and pains. I am up to 275. Im hoping to lose at least 120-140lbs.