Emma1994

There is something very powerful about talking about your fears. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

I had two major fears:
1. I would have some sort of serious complication. For some reason, people delight in telling you horror stories once they know you are having bariatric surgery and all that gave me anxiety.
2. I was afraid it wouldn't work. I don't know why, I just wasn't confident that the surgery would be effective for me.
As it turned out, both fears were unnecessary. I had no major issues with surgery and I'm happy with my results so far. ? And now I get to be a counter-example for all those horror stories, LOL.

People will treat you different for sure. But, you will be a different person. No matter what people say WLS will change you. Goods and bads...

You aren't alone. I'm so used to how I look now, I'm worried I won't like what I see. Especially with loose skin and possible hair loss. But, at the end of the day, my desire to add years to my life outweighs my concern in that way. It's not shallow imo. How we look changes the way a lot of the world reacts to us, which feeds our own insecurities or appreciations.
I'm actually nervous about how people may treat me differently. I've heard sometimes there can be jealousy, or previous friendships fall apart because you are no longer their "fat friend". Which, I guess in hindsight, is better to know then to not know. I'm sure I'll still be the same dorky me, but lighter. Hopefully most of my friends and family will be supportive.
I'm excited for you and your journey. I'm right there with you.

Hello everyone! How long after surgery do u start on the purée or soft food stage

Tonight’s dinner: chicken picadillo on top of salad ? finished it all

That was my same struggle!! 12 days out and now I have to remind myself to eat. Surgery date twins! ? How are you doing almost 2 weeks out??