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I'm so sorry you are going though this. Speaking with a counselor or attending a support group might help but also try not to beat yourself up about it. Focus on the changes you can do starting now that will help you get back on track. I've had some trouble finding some good "on-the-go" Snacks but those are really helpful so that I don't get really hungry and then binge on whatever I eat next. Good luck to you and your family.

Yes! Before surgery I would always be hot but I now I'm always cold. But just like Swanton Bomb said, I am hoping this means I won't be a sweaty mess this summer!

Yes! Before surgery I would always be hot but I now I'm always cold. But just like Swanton Bomb said, I am hoping this means I won't be a sweaty mess this summer!

I had to do the 2 week pre-op Protein Shakes and it was very hard for me but I was like you and had all of my "supplies" (Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles, and of course my Protein shakes) beforehand. I lost 17lbs from the 2 week pre-op diet alone but it was difficult and knowing what I know now, I don't think I would have started earlier than I was required.

I hear you about bending over to tie shoes and also being more active and having energy to do things with my husband and daughter. That is the one thing that keeps me determined-I am doing this so I can be around longer to grow old with my husband and be there as long as I can for my daughter

It's so sad! I'm craving vegetables because I can't have them! I'm so jealous! I never thought that I would ever crave veggies in my life

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Welcome! I'm scheduled for the 6th too

Congrats and welcome!

Welcome! I'm scheduled for the 6th too

Good luck and let us know what happens

Hi paddyski! No, I unfortunately can't have veggies. I would give anything to have something with a crunch and ice is not cutting it Oh well now I have something else to look forward to after the surgery-crunch!

Hello and welcome! I'm being sleeved on the 6th and the anxiety and fears are creeping in for me too. I'm going through the 2 week pre-op diet right now and when I ask myself why I am doing this to myself (a few times especially when I want "real food") I just keep reminding myself that I am doing this to be there longer for my daughter and to grow old with my husband. We can do this!

I'm also struggling with the fears too as my date gets closer. I just keep reminding myself why I am doing this and it sounds like it's the same reason for you too-to live a better life and actually live it and not be held back by our weight. We are so close we can do this

Yes, this too!

Congrats and welcome! I am getting sleeved on November 6th

I start the 2 week pre-op diet on Monday too-can't wait

Congrats! Me too!

Hello and welcome! I am scheduled to be sleeved on November 6th. Thanksgiving will be interesting for us both

Hello and welcome! I am getting sleeved on November 6th and the fear is starting to kick in too but we can do this!

I was worried about this too because though I have done "documented" weight loss programs like Weight Watchers before, I haven't done any within the past year and my insurance wanted that. What I did was write a letter to my local Weight Watchers and asked them to write a letter stating all of the times that I did Weight Watchers (which they did) and that along with a note from primary doctor helped me get approved! Good luck to you!