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Oh wow so many replies, I completely forgot I made this post [emoji23] haven't been on here for a while. Such helpful suggestions thank you everyone. I am now a proud owner of a nutri bullet so that's good, I have my fitness pal installed too, and have a looooad of plastic containers too! In regards to the protein shakes/powders/water, I am from the uk so some brands may not be available here but I will definitely have a look! I'm glad this post has helped others. I'm on day 3 of my pre op diet at the moment so all i need right now is milk [emoji23][emoji23] thank you again xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

I am due to have mine this month and have had the same thoughts as you! A fact I keep telling myself which helped was that this surgery has less risks than a c-section, and loads of women around the world get that done! We're going to be fine xx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

Yeah I honestly thought it looked like a waste of money (just the opinion of someone who isn't used to having that much money to spend lol). I never thought about going on pinterest, I'll have a look! Thanks for the great advice xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

Thank you very much! Flavored water sounds much better! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

Thank you for posting this. I also have ptsd, anxiety and depression. I wanted to know the answers too but didn't want to make the post. Much respect xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

I'm feeling 70% nervous 30% excited hahaha I'm not gunna lie part of me is wondering if I'm going to go through with it but for now I'm forcing positive thinking, talking to lots of people in the same boat as us, and pushing on as best as I can! How are you feeling? Yes I need to get my multivitamins still! I am just as the hospital waiting room now, sure it's my last appointment before surgery so they'll be giving me a list of bits and bobs hopefully! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

Ooooh surgery twin! 20 days and counting! [emoji28] yeah that's a good idea I'll stick to what I have and go with the flow lol Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

Yeah I thought on the same lines as you and was hoping it was true! Like some things just seem really gimmicky and not worth it. I shall definitely take the lip balm then haha. Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133 Instagram: jeez_sleevedlouise

OK so I understand I may get a telling off from some of you, but this is something I'm really curious about so gunna just go ahead and ask. Before your weight loss surgery, did you guys really try to lose it on your own? May sound a silly question, we've all tried but how long was we trying before deciding on the surgery and how long did each diet and excersize plan last? I'm asking this because since bring accepted I'm starting to feel guilt. (I will be getting my surgery on the NHS) I feel like I could of tried harder and for longer and that maybe I'm not deserving of this surgery. I have serious motivation problems when it comes to even going to the shop down the road from me let alone excersize. I think it's due to my depression. Also having pcos, it takes a lot longer for results to start showing so I hold my hands up and say that because I wasn't seeing change soon enough I would get upset give up easily. Please say I'm not the only one who feels like this! Ever since deciding on getting the surgery I can't help but feel so undeserving of it. Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Im in the same boat as you hun, I have to go to the hospital to be weighed and I have really struggled to excersize and eat better. Had a lot of stress as well as being the holiday period! I'm hoping we'll both be OK [emoji21] Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

I'm really happy that even though you had the same thoughts as me you don't regret anything. Sounds like the surgery was definitely for you! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

I really liked that point about the heart attack. Thank you, I am starting to feel alot better about it! I do deserve this [emoji16] Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Thank you, that certainly makes me feel alot better. I'm so glad you're having success with your surgery! Can't wait to be on the other side with you. I'll definitely be reading through these comments the night before [emoji28] Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Congratulations on your surgery! Sounds like all is going well so far [emoji4] I'm glad you get where I'm coming from. Looks like you've done a hell of alot to lose some weight. Maintaining seems to be everybody's main issue! I put on weight so quickly! I'd lose 3lb one week and put on 4 the next, completely all over the place, and some weeks not lose at all. Absolutely frustrating and I can't wait for that to be a thing of the past! Thanks for your reply xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

I wish I got to the lose stage to begin with! Then again it's more disheartening losing it and watching your hard work fade away as you regain! Fingers crossed all goes well! Xx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

I really hope it does. I've read some articles that say that some people develop depression after the surgery. Hopefully because I've been through it on occasion I'll be able to manage it better. If it did actually improve my mind that would be amazing though! Glad someone else understands what it does to you mentally and physically! I wish you even more success in the future xxx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

There you are! Someone who feels like me! I knew you were out there somewhere haha. This has made me feel so much less alone. And thank you, I wouldn't of walked if it wasn't for these comments, this community has been a life saver for me. I'm glad I've posted this. Sorry to hear you feel your slipping back onto old habits but you've also done so well! You can do it! xx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Hey thanks for telling me your story. I'm sorry to hear you had a misscarraige! My weight also went up as soon as I had my first misscarraige in 2011 (a year after you) I then went on to have another 3 and decided that it just wasn't my time and went on the pill which I don't think has helped. I haven't necessarily gone up and down with my weight, I'm getting bigger each year and give up so easily feeling miserable. I gave up work due to depression and anxiety and have been stuck in the house for 2 years with 0 motivation to go out and excersize. I'm planning on moving out and getting a job after this surgery, I really do think it's the kick I need. I'm so happy you're having such great success! I'm sure you'll keep doing great [emoji16] Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

After reading your comment I went for a walk, thank you for this. I'm glad you know in your heart you truly deserve the surgery, I wish I did but you're right about how it doesn't matter too much if I hadn't tried my very hardest, what matters is now. [emoji4] Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Thanks so much for your advice. I will try to use this time wisely while I can in regards to my relationship with food. can't wait to join you! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Bless your heart you've been through alot. I would say that it sounds like you most definitely deserve the surgery, but the point of your reply is that we shouldn't think like that and catorgrise each other in order of most deserving to least. Thanks so much for your honest reply, really has made me feel alot better. I too have asthma and know that this certainly doesn't help when it comes to excersizing! Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

So true it's not the easy way out, I'll still have to work at it! Also I was on such denial about having a food addiction but I'm starting to accept that maybe I have when I'm not feeling great. Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

Honestly I thought I was going to open my comments up and see replys like "ofcourse we've tried hard enough, how can you even ask that?“ and/or "it sounds like you probably shouldn't have the surgery" but I haven't. Thank you so much for your honest answers and advice on making me feel less deserving that anyone else. I went on an hour and a half walk today with busts of running and jogging in between and I already feel better. I think the difference on feeling guilty is the fact I'm getting the surgery on the NHS and haven't paid for it like alot of people have to. If I paid for it myself I wouldn't even question it. Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

OK so if my name looks familiar to any of you, you may remember me as the indecisive, anxious all over the place girl who asked 1000s of questions and really wasn't sure whether to get the sleeve or not [emoji23] After re-reading through all your advice and doing more searches I've decided to stop being such a wuss and JUST GO FOR It. This is my little thank you post to you all as I don't think without this community I would of decided to do this. My surgery date was moved and is now January 17th. Now that I've decided to do it the nerves have got a little worse, but one thing that's changed is for the first time in a long time I'm actually excited. Now I can look at all these inspirational photos and say "that'll be me soon!" I've decided to make an Instagram account (jeez_sleevedlouise) especially for my journey and even posted a cheeky vlog which is not like me! But then again getting a major surgery isn't like me either lol. Thanks guys once again and glad to finally feel like part of this with all of you! Much love xxx Surgery due January 10th 2018 CW 238 GW 133

You're the exact same weight as me then! How tall are you if you don't mind me asking? I hope my goal of 130 isn't too much. I am only 5"2 so should be fine. Yeah I'm on the diet myself. I haven't been doing too great if I'm honest but hopefully they will still be alright with doing it. April is still not all that far away! I get butterflies everytime I think of my date. Good ones I think lol. Congrats to you too for deciding to get the surgery. We will do great! Xx Surgery due January 17th 2018 CW 238 GW 133