So, maybe my anxiety is getting the best of me, but there is this nagging thought in the back of my mind that keeps freaking me out into thinking that my sleeve will be broken and that it won't help me lose weight at all, that the surgery will be in vain, that it'll be just like all the other times I've tried to lose weight and failed. I know how ridiculous that is. I know the science behind it all. I just can't help but fret a little over it. Please tell me that I'm not alone.

I think it would be abnormal to not have second thoughts or doubt about it. Surgery is a big deal. It's not a quick fix; you aren't going to "wake up skinny." As long as we do what we know we're supposed to do to be healthy it will be worth it.

OMG!! Someone else with the same fears. I thought I was a weirdo

That was so me also! And I fretted over food being so sad thinking of my fav plate at Olive Garden that I will never be able to eat again! But I got sleeved yesterday and trust me it all goes out the window and in comes some new ones.... You will be fine! You will lose weight! You won't accept anything less than being healthy!!

Pre op weight 246, surgery weight 224, Goal 160, surgery 2/6/13

Oh, yeah, that was on my iist of worries, probably near the top. So far, I've found the sleeve allows ME to be in control. I always had willpower, but my body had more power to make me eat than my brain had to stop it. Now, I feel like I have some balance. If you learn new habits and follow the rules, the weight does come off. Before surgery I suffered if I ate below 1500 calories a day. Now I eat about 600-700 and I'm fine.

And, it's not a ridiculous worry - it's very valid, based on our years of experience. Best of luck to you!

That was so me also! And I fretted over food being so sad thinking of my fav plate at Olive Garden that I will never be able to eat again! But I got sleeved yesterday and trust me it all goes out the window and in comes some new ones.... You will be fine! You will lose weight! You won't accept anything less than being healthy!!

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I chuckled when I read your post..I am going to Olive Garden tomorrow night for one last meal there...lol..I start pre-op diet Monday..so how are you feeling after surgery??? I am having surgery March 6 th...can't wait!!!

I chuckled when I read your post..I am going to Olive Garden tomorrow night for one last meal there...lol..I start pre-op diet Monday..so how are you feeling after surgery??? I am having surgery March 6 th...can't wait!!!

I am sore but feeling good. I have been making a point to walk 15-20 mins every hour to help with gas because the pain from gas is terrible. I still don't feel hungry and besides a medicine cup half full of ice chips I haven't had anything to drink since 4pm Tuesday.

Pre op weight 246, surgery weight 224, Goal 160, surgery 2/6/13