Jennifer Williams

I am you! I had all of these same feelings and it almost blocked me from going through with the surgery. I have lost massive weight/inches before and got in the best shape of my life, which made me angry that I couldn't do it again. However, I had to learn to accept that I am getting older (40) and that my body has changed and no matter how angry I am at myself, that won't change the facts. I refused to continue feeling horrible every day when I woke up and being miserable with myself and the way I looked. I was also terrified by all of the horror stories I read and was scared I was going to die. I believe it's more normal than not for people to gravitate to the negatives than to see all of the positives being posted out there. It's human nature. I finally sucked it up and went to the hospital the day of surgery even though I still had all of those fears, even thinking I can still back out and leave....but my desire to feel better and live a better life outweighed all of that fear and I went through with it. BEST DECISION I'VE MADE IN MY LIFE! To add to this, I struggle with depression and anxiety and food has always been my vice/comfort. I was terrified in that respect too, that I wouldn't be able to mentally handle this journey. Surprisingly, I have been solid on that front too! After surgery, I had no cravings or desire to eat food. My family ate normal foods/fast food in front of me and it's didn't even phase me. A little over 3 months out and it still doesn't bother me. Yes, every once in a while, I think for a split second, oh man, I can't have cake on my bday! But it's really not going to kill me....I've eaten cake every year for 39 years! I'm really not missing anything. The reality of it is, we can eat the cake down the road if we want to. At this point in time, I don't really even want to. I'll close in saying that I don't know you, but I believe in you. If I could do this knowing the way my mind is and all the fear I had, you can most certainly do this. When you do, that anger will go away as soon as you realize how rewarding this journey can be. Best of luck!

How did it go?

Does anyone have metal allergies? I have metal allergies and had stainless steel pins put in my broken finger about 25 years ago and had an allergic reaction and had to have them removed. I am terrified that they use titanium staples to close the stomach and that I will have a reaction. The surgeon seemed unbothered and said it's never happened. When I google titanium allergies, it is possible, but not highly common. I can't seem to get over my anxiety over this to the point that I want to cancel. HELP!

Does anyone have metal allergies? I have metal allergies and had stainless steel pins put in my broken finger about 25 years ago and had an allergic reaction and had to have them removed. I am terrified that they use titanium staples to close the stomach and that I will have a reaction. The surgeon seemed unbothered and said it's never happened. When I google titanium allergies, it is possible, but not highly common. I can't seem to get over my anxiety over this to the point that I want to cancel. HELP!

April 24th Sleeve

Ugh I wish I did't have anxiety/nerves, but I do with everything! I only have to do a 2 day liquid diet prior to and drink lemon water for a month prior. My PA told me I can take Flinstones for a Multi-Vitamin and Calcium. So that's what I'm going to start with. I've seen so many mixed reviews on the other vitamins, I figured this may be the best bet! How about you?

My gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled for 4/24/2023. Any surgery twins out there? I'm terrified!