I'm having the surgery tomorrow! I'm so nervous! I "cheated" once or twice on my two-week liquid fast but have still lost about 15 pounds on it (and 25 pounds altogether since September) and I feel completely committed at this point and really good about things. Still though, obviously I'm nervous. I've had three other surgeries so am not as worried about that, as about possible complications, and learning to eat again. But I know that if I follow the guidelines and use some of the tools I have (Overeaters Anonymous, friends & family, therapy & the net) I will be fine.

I'm leaving tomorrow morning and I will be sure to start posting on this forum more often, I really could use the support!

P.S. I didn't even realize until reading this forum that there are different pouch (bougie?) sizes...I've never discussed this with my surgeon, would it be out of line to ask him for a really small one, right before surgery? Hah.

Woohoo! Mine is tomorrow too.. I'm pretty much feeling the same way.. Hope to hear about your progress next week! I find a lot of inspiration on here from those who post their progress after surgery.. I am SOOO excited!

Good Luck to both of you!!! I am still in the "hoop-jumping" process but I always love to hear about people getting their sleeves. I'm excited for you guys!!! Keep us posted

I'm having the surgery tomorrow! I'm so nervous! I "cheated" once or twice on my two-week liquid fast but have still lost about 15 pounds on it (and 25 pounds altogether since September) and I feel completely committed at this point and really good about things. Still though, obviously I'm nervous. I've had three other surgeries so am not as worried about that, as about possible complications, and learning to eat again. But I know that if I follow the guidelines and use some of the tools I have (Overeaters Anonymous, friends & family, therapy & the net) I will be fine.

I'm leaving tomorrow morning and I will be sure to start posting on this forum more often, I really could use the support!

P.S. I didn't even realize until reading this forum that there are different pouch (bougie?) sizes...I've never discussed this with my surgeon, would it be out of line to ask him for a really small one, right before surgery? Hah.

very exciting - mine is December 7th, i can't wait - jealous of you!!!lololol i know everything will go great - anxious to see new posts of your journey. As far as support, I think support is the middle name for all of us sleevers. later

I'm having surgery tomorrow too!! 7:30am. I'm so nervous. I just hope I dont fail my sleeve like I have failed every single diet that i have ever been on. Loving the support on this site!!

I'm nervous about the same thing, Kendra...I'm sure we'll do great if we do what we need to do! Good luck!

I'm having surgery tomorrow too!! 7:30am. I'm so nervous. I just hope I dont fail my sleeve like I have failed every single diet that i have ever been on. Loving the support on this site!!

Welcome, guys! Come over and join our little family on the 2011 October Sleevers Board! We'd love to have you and hear about how tomorrow goes once you're up and about!! Good luck and we'll be thinking about you!

Good luck! It sounds like you are doing awesome!

I would advise that you DO have a discussion about bougie size. I think it's not a good thing that these issues are not discussed in the surgeon's office prior to the op. I would have opted for a smaller one had I even known that there was such a possibility. Good luck with your op. I have been happy with mine, no regrets, but I still suffer from my bad habits and gain weight, but I will never be able to get back to the dizzying heights of my highest weight again. Have that discussion!