i start my journey 4/4 i am nervous and excited which is feelings i am sure you have all felt. i made the decision to not tell many people i have not been able to share my feelings with pretty much anyone but my husband and best friend. my friend had it done 9 months ago with not one complication. my husband on the other hand is pretty clueless. i guess he will figure it when there is no dinner;-) . reading everyones

I am on the countdown to my sleeve, April 10th and starting to have the pre-sleeve jitters! Asking questions of myself like...Do I really know all the ins and outs of the operation and long term effect on my life (health wise)? Do I have realistic expectations (to have most weight off within a year?) Will I really use this tool to my benefit or will I be weak and undisciplined (like what got me here in the first place)? I keep thinking that even twenty pounds lost will feel so much better and allow me a bit more energy and desire to workout (starting immediately with walking). Well, thanks for sharing you post, it helps in these times!

Also, I have not told anyone but my husband (and only because I had to!). He is clueless also, but when I announced to him my decision I also stated I could not bare any negativity because this was a hard enough decision as is...he has said very little, but he is concerned.

I can relate to your post so much!! All of your surgery worries are my exact concerns. All I keep thinking is, "what am I doing?" and "I have done so well on preop, I should just be able to continue." But in reality, that would only last for like a month or so.

I also have only told very few people because of negativity. I feel the less people that know the better. I don't need to be judged.

Phew, I'm just a bottle of nerves

one more day i am sure it will all be worth it in the end. this part is just nerve wracking. i have not seen anyone say they were sorry they did it. i know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. i keep saying nothing tastes as good as thin feels. tom is my big day

one more day i am sure it will all be worth it in the end. this part is just nerve wracking. i have not seen anyone say they were sorry they did it. i know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. i keep saying nothing tastes as good as thin feels. tom is my big day

one more day i am sure it will all be worth it in the end. this part is just nerve wracking. i have not seen anyone say they were sorry they did it. i know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. i keep saying nothing tastes as good as thin feels. tom is my big day

one more day i am sure it will all be worth it in the end. this part is just nerve wracking. i have not seen anyone say they were sorry they did it. i know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. i keep saying nothing tastes as good as thin feels. tom is my big day

The very best of luck tomorrow. We'll be thinking of you:) Keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.

Wish I had 1/2 of your energy right now. My emotions are all over the place! April 4 is coming really quickly.

How are you holding up? Just think how well (and slimmer) you'll feel this time next week, next month...

I am a bundle of nerves also!! I went to do my final grocery shopping for postop. Seems so final now! When I talked to my sister to tell her how scared I was, sher said, "think how good this is going to be for you." She's so right!! Nothing else worked for me. Hard to believe tomorrow is the big day for us!!

How are you holding up? Just think how well (and slimmer) you'll feel this time next week, next month...

I'm holding the best I can!! Just so nervous!! I really didn't think I would be this nervous. You're right, I just need to keep thinking about how this is going to change me (in a good way)

what time is your surgery mine is @2. i am at work today hopefully it.will keep my mind off it and the day will go fast good luck to us tom

I will not get a call until after 4 p.m. for my surgery time. I was told he does surgeries from 5 a.m. - 4 p.m. I am busy trying to get all my laundry done . Yes, best of luck to us!!

they moved my surgery up from 2:30p tom. to 10:30a tom. it is getting closer and closer, and I am getting more and more excited. The people at the hospital have all called to see if I have any questions really nice. I did not know anything about going home with drains . Also, how long before you can take a shower? All the questions I probably should have asked are now popping up.

Hi Avilva

I didn't know anything about drains either?! Hope you manage to get a good night's sleep. I'm sure they'll answer all your questions when you get there. This time tomorrow it'll all be over:)

Oh, that's great that they moved the time up for you. I'm hoping mine is scheduled for the morning as well. I'm not sure if I will be getting a drain. My surgeon does it on an individualized basis. I'm worried about the littlest things, like not being able to wear deodorant and no lotions on body/face. I'm packing it along . I don't know the answer to the shower. I would think you would be able to shower the next day, I hope.

I will be at my pre op appt when you are all in surgery! I'll say a prayer for all of you April 4 sleevers! (and every other day of April surgeries too) focus on one moment at a time and know we are all here rootin for you!!!! We can do this! We will be so much more healthy! Think of what you will be able to do one you've healed?!?! Wow! Good Luck!! Keep us posted!

Thank you!! Definately would appreciate the prayers.

Remember to take your measurements today and some photos.

I know, I know it's a VSG-er's worst nightmare but most of us haven't had a photo taken in years and have absolutely no idea what our measurements are. My Bariatric Nurse says that however much you hate the idea now you'll be glad you did when you are much further down the line or when you hit one of those "stalls" that we've heard a lot about. Often the number on the scales doesn't move but the number on the tape measure does!

All of your jitters are perfectly normal. I know I couldn't even think straight before mine. I didn't want to tell anyone what I was doing - I was honestly ashamed that my weight was as bad as it was and felt ashamed that I couldn't "get it in control" by my own efforts. I've lost and gained 60 to 80 lbs many times before in my life, but as I get older, it's harder (esply with this lovely hypothyroid).

With all of that being said, I had complications after my surgery (no you won't have these! you will be ok) but I have since told people what my surgery was for and I am rather shocked at the way that it is accepted. With so many commercials and billboards in today's society about this as a way to battle the obesity that is plaguing our country, I guess it's being more accepted? Just stand firm in your decision. This is for YOUR health. Be proud of yourselves. This is not an easy decision, it's not the "easy way out" and you CAN use it as the tool it's supposed to be, just follow what your dr. says. Please do your breathing exercises, advance your diet as instructed in the ounces suggested... and stay positive! Use this opportunity as a way to regain energy and live life to the fullest.

For your daughter, tell her all will be ok, this is for you to be around much longer for her. Best of luck wished to you all.