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Please tell me how you felt before your surgery.

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Scared but knew I was doing the right thing. And haven't regretted it since. Good Luck.

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I wasn't nervous until I arrived at the hospital. That quickly passed though when I reminded myself that I was doing this for me!! I'm four days postoperative now and having good and bad days. I must say though that I'm starting to feel like a human again!! You will do just fine!! When is your surgery?

MRSBRYANT

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I was a little nervous but figured that was normal

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A roller coaster of emotions. I went from crying about the surgery to being excited about the opportunity that lies ahead of me, to praying, to threatening to call it off, to having anxiety, to mourning food and the social events I was going to miss out on if I get it, to freaking out about mishaps that could happen before surgery, and more. I had went through the 6 months of seeing a general MD and doing a diet - importantly as you will get the hang of real quick is that this not only physical this is mental too. The mind plays awful tricks. I did go through with the surgery, with the help of prayer, family, and friends. I knew that my weight and addiction to food had spiraled so far out of control and I knew if I backed out this opportunity might not be here next year or whenever I decide to do it again and I also realized my health will only decline from here if I keep on the road I'm on. My surgery day was 2.28.13 - I was so nervous about anesthesia but once I got into pre- op I remember putting an oxygen mask on and that's it. I woke up and I said 'is it all over?' In the OR. I've not experienced any nausea thank God, pain has been about a 2-3 the whole time,I walk, sip fluids, and use an incentive spirometer all day. Vitamins tastes yuckies. I tolerate everything well, just get full very quickly. I'm 21 - 5'9", SW 326 CW 303 - co morbidities - elevated lipids, Hypertension, and PCOS. Good luck! Feeling nervous is completely normal & when in doubt - pray!

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Bryantcj my surgery is March 11th

Prettylittleheart thank you so much you sound like I feel. I'm just so worried about complications. I know I'm going through with it and I'm really really excited but I can't picture myself slim I've been overweight for so long. I've been praying day and night and will continue to do so

Thanks everyone!

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My surgeon did explain to me the probability of getting on the freeway and risking death as opposed to this surgery. He was very comforting and I must say that plays a big factor too. Feeling the way you are feeling is normal. Frankly, just like my surgeon said - I'd be more worried if you weren't worried. This is a big step! I talked to all my friends that I have done it and they say the only regret was waiting as long as they did. Good luck to you!

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    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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