i have benn overweight and getting bigger and bigger. My surgery is this Sunday, I used to weigh around 100lbs until emotional eating took over. Any help or advice or tips appreciated x My surgeon is Mr Hassn in South Wales, who has a fantastic reputation. Speak soon.

Congrats on taking a huge step for yourself! We'll keep a spot warm for you on the loser's bench!

I am 59, and was really worried about having the surgery at my age, with several other exisiting medical conditions. I'm 5 weeks out, had not one complication other than a little blood pressure problem (normal for me!). I'm doing really well and can tolerate foods very well. And losing weight at a very nice rate.

Don't worry - you will be fine! It's a great thing to do for yourself! Just try to relax and go with it.

Keep us posted.

Read all you can, the books, on here, the online content with organizations like the American Metabolic and Bariatric Association.

Stay calm, get you hospital stuff packed now, so it wont be a last minute rush.

Good luck! God bless!

I was 44 when I had the surgery and my highest weight was similar to your weight. Today, I hit the 100 lbs. lost mark and it's amazing to know that I am no longer carrying around the equivalent of a whole extra person. I was very nervous the few days before surgery. I had done so much research, read every thread on here, and knew I was making the right decision. But, it's still major surgery, so being anxious is normal.

Some good advice I was given:

Walk early and often after surgery to help move the gas in your system.

Sip, sip, sip as soon as your doctor okays Fluid. Don't let yourself get dehydrated (a big problem with sleevers).

Take your Vitamins when you're cleared to do so.

Listen to your body and don't ignore things that "don't seem right".

Get on this forum and don't be shy about asking questions. There's an amazing amount of knowledgeable people that are very good about answering questions.

My only advice to you is this. . . no matter how prepared you are, prepare yourself mentally. . . it's the mental aspect which will set you up. . . be sure you are ready to accept the food funeral and do alot of self talk . . . remind yourself daily why you did the surgery and what the long term goals are . . . when you find yourself getting moody cause you can't eat what everyone else is eating, remember it's not their fault, so don't take it out on them . . . just keep your head on tightly and fight a fair fight! This journey is not easy and the bumps are interesting, if you fall down, get up, brush yourself off and keep going! Good luck!

Congrats on taking a huge step for yourself! We'll keep a spot warm for you on the loser's bench!

Congrats on taking a huge step for yourself! We'll keep a spot warm for you on the loser's bench!