I'm really glad you asked that question because I'm 51 and wondered the same thing. I've already gone through menopause and that is one of the big reasons I put a lot of weight on. I figured it was going to be extra hard for my body to give up the weight.
Well woo hoo for getting it through insurance. Pre-op is going to probably tough but think of all of those that are going to gain through the holidays while you are losing! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow for Dec. 20th surgery.
Thank you KatFight. You have been very encouraging. I think positive thinking also really helps. With my other surgeries, I went into thinking that I would do really well and I was up and walking much quicker than some of the other people on my hospital floor who had the same surgery. I really appreciate your feedback from everyone on this topic.
I am looking for some input from people who have fibromyalgia and have had a gastric sleeve surgery. I am having my surgery on 12/20/18. I have pretty bad fibromyalgia and my surgeon told me I may have a rougher time than most people. I am scared to death that I will have complications or be in so much pain. I have had a hysterectomy and a back surgery and did very well with both of those from a pain and recovery standpoint but I was a lot younger then.
For those of us scheduled in December, are you eating like there is no tomorrow or are you trying to be good before you start your pre-op diet. I go day by day, sometimes binge eating and sometimes fasting.
Hi All, just joined this forum and I am excited to connect with you all. I believe that these groups are necessary to keep morale up and help during the rough times. My VSG surgery is December 20th. It has all gone so fast since I made the decision and I can't believe I'll be starting my pre-op diet on December 6th. Looking forward to getting to know you all.