So I got the call Thursday that my surgery was approved and scheduled for the 27th of Feb YAY!

Truth is- I am as nervous as a long tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs....

Im 43 let myself go from being a 145 5'8 33 year old who never had a weight problem baloon into a 260 pound 43 year old.

And now It has to come to this.

I am excited to see what I look like after all this comes off..will my face be full of wrinkles now that I have no more fat? Will all my hair fall out? Will I turn into a raging alcoholic? ( thats one of the big warnings)

Will I still be hungry?

How will I comfort myself when I am stressed out or my worse eating trigger...exhaustion.

These things actually worry me more that the actual surgery..

Will people know I had surgery when I start showing up places getting thinner and thinner?

So much to consider...but Id rather not be fat chick anymore...tried it for ten years...not a big fan..

26th here. I'm like a dog pissing myself, the emotional roller coaster I WAS on doesn't even hold a candle to this ride as time draws near. After my EGD though, it's been mostly good vibes since that procedure was so easy.

Jacee my surgery is the 27th as well. I am going nuts! Three more days!

askinnierme..did you go get your preperation stuff for surgery? I did today I got liquid vitamans d and b, 2 big packs of vanilla and chocolate premier protein shakes, gas x strips, carmex, dulcolax and some really comfy pjs. I still need propel and some cream soups and sugar free popsicles. I am ready for this. I am scared of the pain the first few days, I am scared of being hungry but trapped because I cant eat because my stomache is only as big around as a bic pen. and I am going to miss bread. ALOT. I may have to have a mock funeral for it...sign a divorce decree or some other relationship severing act..lol...lets keep in touch so we can compare symptoms and moniter are progress by hearing the others.

Good luck to everyone who has surgery this week!!!

I'm almost 4 weeks out, and although everyone is different, my recovery pain and hunger-wise has been a piece of cake! I had to stay a few extra days in hospital because my internal swelling was taking it's own sweet time to go down and I couldn't drink so I was kept in IV, and I am having issues with not being able to eat or drink enough, but apparently this is quite normal and everyone gets there at their own rate.

I had no real pain to speak of (minor aches in the first day or two), haven't taken a painkiller since leaving hospital. I have just started feeling our new version of 'hunger', which I can only describe as 'mildly peckish'; more of a vague hollow feeling than real hunger.

I do crave savoury flavours, and had one or two weak moments where I tried to run before I could walk (surely one soft, mushy, English fish&chips style fry will be ok? WRONG!!!!!) and we all have days where we think "what the hell have I done?" But just know that these days happen, know that they pass and know that the liquid / purée / soft food stages are just that - stages. The recovery is a process, and although sometimes frustrating and boring, it is generally fine and WILL PASS!

And then will come your day when you feel light, have energy, and look good on the beach!

Good luck everyone, and co granulation a on the new you!

I'm right there with you Jacee!!! My surgery is Feb. 26. I'm thinking posative....and not letting worry sneak in!!! I'm taking control of my health & body!!!

My surgery is tomorrow and I am so nervous but it brings me a lot of comfort reading these stories.

I had mine a year ago at 39. Best thing I ever did. You won't regret it and will be blown away in a year. It's rough at first and requires changing your thinking' date=' but if you are truly motivated it will be great. Here's to healthier forties!!![/quote']

Thanks for sharing. I turn 41 the day after my surgery and I do not want to spend another year being fat!