Everything is together finally and I'm scheduled for my sleeve surgery on the 28th of next month. I am beyond nervous. Things that are making me anxious: am I making the right decision, what if I don't lose as much as I need/want to, what if something happens, what if I'm miserable for the rest of my life, what if I lose a bunch of weight and turn into some kind of crazy bar *****....what if what if what if. Arrrg! Someone lie to me and tell everything is gonna be fine!

If you need support, i started a thread for august sleevers

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at

congrats, and dont be afraid....this is going to be a great thing

I'm 10 days post surgery. I've lost 33 lbs and I feel fine! Everything's going to be alright! (and I'm not lying)

Hi Mell. Congratulations on starting your journey, and what a great journey this is going to be. Every single one of your thoughts and questions are completely normal, and I believe we have to ask ourselves those questions in order to move forward.

Like FutureSkinnyPants mentioned, there is a thread for all us August sleevers. Come meet us. We are a great crowd that you can lean on when needed, cry with, cheer with, and understanding.

I'm 10 days post surgery. I've lost 33 lbs and I feel fine! Everything's going to be alright! (and I'm not lying)

What an awesome job!!. Not only did you hear the bell ring, but you came out of the gate running. Keep up the great work.

I will be joining you soon...

Congratulations on getting your surgery date! You will do fine! I am anxious to hear back from you post surgery! (I am still awaiting my date)... good luck and be well!

I am right there with you! I was originally scheduled for July 24th but had to change the date, which is fine. But I vacillate between being realyl excited and then the next minute, really nervous. I'm at peace with my decision, even if family members aren't, and I know that this is going to be the best thing for me in the long run, but jsut knowing that it's irreversible, life changing surgery is a tad bit nerve racking. But let's be excited together!

Thank you guys so much! I've never done any kind of forum or message board or anything before so it's super cool how many people responded. Red, youre exactly right, it's the permanence of it thats freaking me out I think. Cuz if it's wrong, it's wrong forever. Yikes. I think about my sister alot too though.she and I have always been the big ones in our family, and I almost feel kinda guilty that she'll have to be "the fat one" now, as she put it. shes def not making me feel guilty, thats all me. Jesus. This is bringing out way more baggage than I thought. I'm gonna need therapy lol. I am def going to keep involved here while this whole thing happens, I already kinda feel better talking about it. Laters!

Oh wow. It appears I become quite chatty when nervous lol. please forgive all the books I'm sure I'll be writing on here

Off to surgery in the morning! Wish me luck, I'm so nervous!

Off to surgery in the morning! Wish me luck' date=' I'm so nervous![/quote']

Me too, at 7:30am. Good Luck!!!

Best of luck to both of you. Hoping you have a smooth recovery!

7:30 for me too. Sending up prayers all around.

Good luck to you guys as well! Here goes!

Did anyone sleep last night? I got about 45 minutes, after a horrible shaving debacle.

Good luck and many prayers a pain free recovery!! And Congratulations!!!