sophinator

My surgery is the 25th and I too have been scared...starting the preop diet actually helped. You're not alone!!

Thank you everyone...I have decided to have the surgery. I made that decision a long time ago but the doubts creep in as it gets closer and closer. I am just waiting for my date...have everything done. EdmontonGal you hit the nail on the head...it is the surgery that scares me more than anything. I have two young children and a whole life to live and that concerns me...but my health in those years concerns me too as it will decline if I don't do something. I am not worried about my relationship with the 'beloved food'. However, I know that that will be a HUGE adjustment...I am ready! I am a teacher, a mother and a wife...I need to be healthy!!!

Thanks for all your support...I needed it!! Best of luck to all of you!!

Just reading your post made me a little teary eyed...hope your surgery went well and that this is everything you wish for!

Hi there,

I am not yet on my pre op diet but I so relate to your feelings...as I'm sure lots of people do. I have spent years listening to thin people tell me how they need to lose weight and feeling like I can't really say anything for I am the 'elephant' in the room. Nobody says how do you feel about your weight for fear of humiliating me or hurting my feelings. Thus I say things about myself, putting myself down, so they know I'm aware of my size. I am so eager to begin this journey...have a little fear of what lies ahead but know that this is the right choice for me. Know that you are not alone and that good things are coming. As the saying goes...this too shall pass. Best of luck to you on your new journey...you're almost there!!

Thanks qtney...I know myself well enough I will probably do it. My husband is a little apprehensive about me doing it that way but I have always recovered easily from most things. We will see when I have my consult what the dr. says. Thanks again for your reply!

Actually it isn't my choice that is my problem! The December 29 date is my consult...that was the first available appointment...it isn't for surgery. I would do it if it was December 24th at this point but unfortunately that is not the case

Well that is a bummer!!! Keeping fingers crossed for you!

I feel the same way. On one hand so excited about starting a new journey I know will really help me...and on the other hand not being able to believe I am really doing this! I just had my psych appt. and so now I am on to my consultation with the surgeon Best wishes to you!

Thank you! Isn't it funny how we can imagine ourselves not looking so bad and then something catches our eye and we get a really good look and ooooooh noooooo really? LOL

Psych appointment went well today. Was completely painless and can honestly say I was in there for no more than 10 minutes max...really think it was closer to 5. Not completely sure why we have to do that if it's just a 'formality'...luckily ins. paid for it because I know some don't!!

Congrats on making good choices and working through the reasons you ate to begin with. Many wishes for the safe return of your husband ...so he can see how even more gorgeous you are!

Thanks! I'm trying to stay positive...like so many people just ready to get the show on the road! You sure are a luckydog :cursing: Congrats on the great weightloss!

Thanks everyone for your support and inspiration! I know the doubt is normal. So many of us are here because we've tried everything and it hasn't worked...just a little scary to think you will go through all this and it won't work. I get a lot of inspiration from reading peoples stories and also from two friends I know who have had this surgery and done well. Best of luck to all of you on your journies!!

Thank you to both of you...Congratulations Bklynike on doing so well! I bet that was a really good feeling! I hope to join you in that soon Successful4life hoping to be banded in December or early Jan...best of luck to you both on your journey!