Not goin to lie scared out of my mind I'm a 30 male weigh bout 350 5"9 in height and a smoker trying to quit

It's ok to be scared...i think most of us were, even if we don't admit it.... it's a big life style change... but it is so worth it... good luck, you can do it

Thanks just normal I guess I had a cousin get the sleeve and she looks great she's down 115 in like 6 months the only bad thing that happen to her is that she passed out from not drinking enough a couple days after surgery but I'll make sure I drink I think it's alil of everything that has me scared like I'll never be able to eat like I did I kno that sounds funny but it's bad habits I'm trying to change u kno blood clots and all it's just like very real now cause its Monday I get surgery thanks though

Welcome to the July sleevers losers bench. You'll get lots of support here. Check out the July sleevers thread- we also have a private fb group if you want to join!

Yeah! Only 3 more days... I quit smoking the end of January this year. I used the electronic cigarette (greensmoke) to help me. Quitting smoking will make a huge difference in how well you heal. It also makes food taste so much better.

While I'm still pre-surgery, I understand your fears because I've had those myself, including the fear of not being able to eat what I want. I have a friend who had the sleeve last summer and she looks and is doing great! She doesn't have the appetite to eat as much food, but she still likes good food. When she goes out to eat or has a family function that involves food she loves, she just eats a little (starting with protein), and takes the rest to go to eat leftovers the next day or 2. I think she is able to consume 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food at a time. So you really won't miss out, you will just consume less. I also think over time your food tastes change and you make healthier choices. But for me, it was reassuring to know that hey, yeah, that's a good idea to take a plate to go (for family) or automatically pack a "to go box" at a restaurant.

It seems that after having the sleeve, over time, you don't really have the need to eat as much as you did pre-sleeve. . . . at least that's been my observation from both my friend and all of the different posts I've read on this board.

Good luck and we are all here for you!!!! Please keep us updated! I think it is normal to be scared.

I am July 23 also---nervous here too!

How do I find the facebook group!

Good luck! Read, and be prepeared, and keep in touch!

Thank you everyone for the support

I am July 23 also---nervous here too!

How do I find the facebook group!

Go onto the July sleevers thread here

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/40085-july-sleevers/page__pid__416393__st__400#entry416393

and follow the instructions on post #406

Don't be scared I had my sleeve on June 12 so far I lost 43 lbs I was 350 now 307 I was scared to going into surgery I was worked up for nothing after it was over I was like oh my god that's is it then I was in recovery room and walking after a few hrs.you will do great

Thanks bro everyone on here is great and I can't wait to share my success story too lol thanks again

Thanks bro everyone on here is great and I can't wait to share my success story too lol thanks again

Can't wait to hear good luck when is your surgery

Good Luck to you! I had my surgery on July 12th and Im doing well so guess what ? you will do just as well..

I was nervous too but its something we have to do for our health....

I ill see you on the losers bench real soon

I think everyone that goes in for the surgery knows the risk of complications they hear from others stories but everyone is at a different time in there lives and different health status so its ok to have them feeling of what if, I know I thought about dying and what if I did so waking up after was the best feeling ever. Many of the surgons have many many years of experience which is why we pick a center of excellent's and I'm sure your going to do great. Best wishes.

This is really amazing this forum cause most people in real life arent this nice and really don't care glad all of this support is here and again I thank everyone in here from the bottom of my heart

This is really amazing this forum cause most people in real life arent this nice and really don't care glad all of this support is here and again I thank everyone in here from the bottom of my heart

My best to you as you start your journey!!! I was sleeved on 6/19 and I am telling you... It is thest thing I have done for myself! You too will feel that, very soon! I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted, you will do great!!!