I would like to schedule my surgery for the first full week in March once my insurance is approved, any other March Sleevers in the building?

Jillie, a lot of people have the same fear. I think you'll find very few people who regret their sleeve or are unhappy with the results. Even if you lose "slow" at least you'll lose! Over time you'll become smaller and smaller, instead of bigger and bigger like before.

Pre op diet started today and yes I've been eating like mad this past month!

I'm starting to worry, now that I'm doing the pre-op diet. I worry because the whole thing seems like just that, a diet. And I've failed at them so many times. It seems like a cross between the Atkins diet with all the protein and low carbs, and the weight watchers diet with all the measuring and weighing of the food. I wanted the surgery because I want to feel full and be able to eat less, and not be a slave to food. But it seems like I will be even more of a slave to food, making sure to eat the right things, and the right amounts. I hope that it eventually will become easy, and second nature. Am I alone in these fears?

I have those fears also. However i am more afraid of what will happen to me if i dont start losing the weight now.

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I believe after a while it will just become second nature. I know someone who was sleeved a year ago and he eats whatever he wants and a protein shake everyday...thing is his wants changed and he always goes for protein first plus he's hardly ever hungry. Also if he does make a bad choice it's in such small portion that it doesn't affect his weight loss very much.

I don't think you're alone in feeling that way though.

I've lost 5.3 lbs this first week on my preop. I've never lost that much ever in a week. I wonder if I should be doing this...but then I realize, of course I should... If I don't I'll just get bigger.

Today is my 2nd day pre-op and I was starting to feel the same way!!! It made me def want to eat but it does make me feel better knowing u feel the same:)

Haha funny that I see this. Today I got my preop an post op diet and I was like omg this is going to be hard can I do this forever?

I'm starting to worry, now that I'm doing the pre-op diet. I worry because the whole thing seems like just that, a diet. And I've failed at them so many times. It seems like a cross between the Atkins diet with all the protein and low carbs, and the weight watchers diet with all the measuring and weighing of the food. I wanted the surgery because I want to feel full and be able to eat less, and not be a slave to food. But it seems like I will be even more of a slave to food, making sure to eat the right things, and the right amounts. I hope that it eventually will become easy, and second nature. Am I alone in these fears?

I feel exactly the same way. I start my pre-op diet on Monday and already I am so dreading the feeling that I know will come from it. It will be so hard. I really want to succeed, but I know it will be a struggle for me.

That's why I love this site! It makes you realize you are not alone, and aren't crazy for feeling the way you do.

I'm a March sleever, going on Sunday and Monday is the big day!!!

I'm with Dr, Kelly. I have thoroughly been educated and encouraged through this site and so many of you, heartfelt thanks! If you are a prayer warrior PLEASE add me to your list that it runs smoothly. My foster children in particular are very young and I know they are worried even though I'll only be there for a week. Two of them can be a challenge so please pray for safety and an obedient spirit. Thanks so much!

Hi all, I decided to go through this post and try to make a list of people getting it done and the day they are doing it, in case you'd like to make a buddy. I did my best to include everyone. I didn't include anyone who had tentative days, or days they were 'hoping for'. Sorry if I left anyone out. Feel free to take it and edit it if I made any mistakes.

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5 MissFae, teetani

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8 Courtney, toya3901, pacificpeach, BigDaddyJoe

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13 SerendipityHappens, adoptmom2_3, PressOnward

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March 8th for me!! Thanks!

Ok everyone, I had my surgery this morning at 11:30 and I feel pretty good right now. There is a little bit of tenderness when I move but other than that no real pain. I think my gallbladder surgery was worse lol. I'm not allowed any liquid with the first day, the doctor said he will start me on Ice chips tomorrow. It's not as bad as I was thinking it would be the surgery only took about 35 minutes. So good luck to the rest of you getting it done this month , I heard from other people the first day is the worst and if this is the worst I`ll take it any day! Lol The best thing to remember, is to get up and walk as soon as you can. They bloat your stomach during surgery which makes you have gas pains , the best way to get rid of this is a walk, just a little heads up.

Kaleen,thanks for the good info,it is a pleasure to know your doing fine...Best Wishes & a Speedy Recovery ....

March 8th for me!! Thanks!

March 11th for me.

Congrats kaleen! Glad to hear you are doing well and especially that it was easier than your gall bladder removal.

Congrats Kaleen! My surgery is on Tuesday!