Just wanted to thank everyone who posts positive things post op ... I'm sure everyone (or most) were at the stage I feel I am at now - I am 8 days post op & I'm thinking "what the hell did I do to myself?!" Going through up & downs, but coming on this site really cheers me up to what I have to look forward to.... thanks fellow sleevers!

Amen....I do have days just like this and reading that it gets better helps but in the moment you feel hopeless. I do not regret what I have done...yet....but I do get frustrated hearing about BBQ's and pizza nights as I am sucking on a protein shake! I trust that it will get better and you are not alone in your thoughts! We did this to better our lives in the LONG run....the first couple months will be a challenge but we will be happier in the end...I have faith in that!

This stuff is hard to do. As I sit here starving on the pre-op and wondering how I will survive till surgery ... I am reminded just how hard this stuff is.

But we all have something in common. We wouldn't be doing this if there was any other way. I weigh a ton ... well, not exactly, but it seems that way.

I have no choice. Somehow I'm gonna get through it. Who knows what my experience will be like. I have a great surgeon so I will have the best hands on me. But I'm high risk and several doctors did not want me as a patient.

It will be worth it in the end, I'm sure. So hang in there, honey, you're gonna come out the other end light as a rainbow, floating in your new beauty

Amen....I do have days just like this and reading that it gets better helps but in the moment you feel hopeless. I do not regret what I have done...yet....but I do get frustrated hearing about BBQ's and pizza nights as I am sucking on a Protein shake! I trust that it will get better and you are not alone in your thoughts! We did this to better our lives in the LONG run....the first couple months will be a challenge but we will be happier in the end...I have faith in that!

YES! That is killing me too, especially seeing everyone eat around me... It's really hard... I have a 3 year old, her food was never "appetizing" to me, as it is healthy, "toddler" food.... But man oh man, it has been smelling super good these past few days.... I have faith as well as you! This is only for the better, I don't regret this, especially since now I just weighed my self & I am down 19lbs since surgery day. I am so happy, & I know that this will only get better! Thanks for sharing that I am not alone good luck on your journey!!

This stuff is hard to do. As I sit here starving on the pre-op and wondering how I will survive till surgery ... I am reminded just how hard this stuff is.

But we all have something in common. We wouldn't be doing this if there was any other way. I weigh a ton ... well' date=' not exactly, but it seems that way.

I have no choice. Somehow I'm gonna get through it. Who knows what my experience will be like. I have a great surgeon so I will have the best hands on me. But I'm high risk and several doctors did not want me as a patient.

It will be worth it in the end, I'm sure. So hang in there, honey, you're gonna come out the other end light as a rainbow, floating in your new beauty[/quote']

thank you for sharing. I send you my prayers & all is fine with your surgery. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, it is very difficult but so worth this.. Bless you & good luck on your journey! I look forward to seeing your success!

This stuff is hard to do. As I sit here starving on the pre-op and wondering how I will survive till surgery ... I am reminded just how hard this stuff is.

But we all have something in common. We wouldn't be doing this if there was any other way. I weigh a ton ... well, not exactly, but it seems that way.

I have no choice. Somehow I'm gonna get through it. Who knows what my experience will be like. I have a great surgeon so I will have the best hands on me. But I'm high risk and several doctors did not want me as a patient.

It will be worth it in the end, I'm sure. So hang in there, honey, you're gonna come out the other end light as a rainbow, floating in your new beauty

When is your surgery scheduled Sassy?

Hi, My surgery is sked for this Fri., Aug. 23. I just spent a miserable weekend with severe constipation that wound up with me at the ER last night. Drank a lot of protein shakes, but no water and that was a no no. I will tell my dr. and hope it doesn't make a difference. I'm not even sure that my episode is over, even tho I did a lot of things to work it out! LOL Last thing I took that worked was mixing 1 tbls. Epsom Salt with a glass of water and then downing a 2nd glass. I still have the urge to go. But I'm "sitting on it" for the time being. How are you doing Coco? What a sweetheart you are, Alyshac. Thanks for all the wishes. It helps knowing I'm not alone.