With a month until surgery I'm feeling somewhat overwhelmed. Cardio appointment, surgical clearance appointment, lab work appointment, 2 hour pre surgery informational thingy... also the pre surgery diet. 500-600 calories... I just feel a rush of emotions about it all. The excited emotion always comes out on top! Although, I do wonder/worry how it'll all pan out. Advice and tips are welcome and appreciated. How do you all woosaaa when feeling overwhelmed? I know looking to the future and the end goal is worth all the stress in the world... it is just cloudy getting there.

I know how you feel. I've gotten through all my appointments, but being 5 days away from surgery I am now having mini panic attacks about never being able to eat a whole burger (my favorite food) again, or using food to deal with my emotions, and stuff like that. I get so sad even looking at food commercials or restaurants right now. I think feeling overwhelmed is normal with a big life change, especially when we have failed at this in the past. I pray, I come on these boards, talk to my sister, play with my dog to get my mind off of it. Someone on here told me "You didn't gain this weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight" - how true. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. There will be ups and downs and a year or two from now, you will be better for it.

Also, make a list of the 20 reasons you want to lose weight. It can be anything from riding rollercoasters to avoiding health problems. I read mine when I am feeling anxious and it gets me thinking positive again.

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we all felt the same fear & excitement, so normal!!! the food memories need to go away, they will ruin the good stuff that is coming. I don't go to any drive thrus anymore, it"s been hard but I try to bring something good for me in the car, in case I have to eat.

You will get used to all of this "stuff", keep reading the post on this forum. so many good ideas and support.

I know how you feel. I've gotten through all my appointments' date=' but being 5 days away from surgery I am now having mini panic attacks about never being able to eat a whole burger (my favorite food) again, or using food to deal with my emotions, and stuff like that. I get so sad even looking at food commercials or restaurants right now. I think feeling overwhelmed is normal with a big life change, especially when we have failed at this in the past. I pray, I come on these boards, talk to my sister, play with my dog to get my mind off of it. Someone on here told me "You didn't gain this weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight" - how true. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. There will be ups and downs and a year or two from now, you will be better for it.

Also, make a list of the 20 reasons you want to lose weight. It can be anything from riding rollercoasters to avoiding health problems. I read mine when I am feeling anxious and it gets me thinking positive again.

Feel free to message me any time [/quote']

Ahh 5 days?! That's very exciting. Thanks for your support! That's a very good idea about the 20 reasons to lose weight... Id have no problem coming up with those... I do love roller coasters. You'll have to let me know how your surgery goes

we all felt the same fear & excitement' date=' so normal!!! the food memories need to go away, they will ruin the good stuff that is coming. I don't go to any drive thrus anymore, it"s been hard but I try to bring something good for me in the car, in case I have to eat.

You will get used to all of this "stuff", keep reading the post on this forum. so many good ideas and support. [/quote']

I agree. I do find this sight very helpful. Seeing the success of others is awesome. Thanks!

I'm two weeks post-op and STILL overwhelmed! haha. First it was all the appointments, then when those were over it moved on to the preop diet, then the surgery, then the post op diet, etc... Each milestone has brought confidence and a little freak out about what's next. I guess that's the nature of the beast. But the good news is that I FEEL much better. I'm sharper, better able to concentrate, more awake, lighter going up subway stairs, and I think I've even gone down a clothing size. My pants are super loose and would fall off if I didn't have a belt... Lost 26lbs in the preop diet and first week post-op, get weighed again next Thursday and we'll see how much I've lost since then... But it's definitely worth it.

That is very exciting! It's good to know I'm not alone im my feelings. And congrats on the weight loss... I'm ready for loose pants!