My surgery has been scheduled for a few months now and tomorrow I have my pre op appointment. I started my liquid diet yesterday but its only one shake this week and then next week 2 shakes till 24th and then down to three shakes till surgery. Nerves are really getting to me. I think because I have only told my sister and husband. I don't want the negative talk and people all worrying. I did go to urgent care the other night because I felt another kidney stone, yes another one. I have had several of them so I know what it feels like. Got shot but in the mean time my husband mentions to Dr. that I'm having surgery in a couple of weeks. He was really negative about the surgery and kept asking if I was sure I want to do this and do I know risk later down the road. Has anyone else experienced the negative talk? It has really got me scared.

You are going to hear negative things about the surgery. People think its the easy way out and it is not. It is a tool not a quick fix. I have found the people who talk negatively about it really don't know much about the surgery. People who are heavy are looked at as sloppy and lazy. It took me 10 years of trying to lose weight every way possible. I had my surgery Feb 11th of this year and I have lost 72 lbs in 6 months. It has transformed my life. I have 28 more lbs till my goal weight. It was the best decision I have ever made. Don't let anyway talk you out of it...........

I have totally cut anyone that has become a NEGATIVE NANCY!! I'm trying to better myself and I don't need to hear THEIR opinions of what THEY think I should do. Sometimes you just have to listen to your inner self and if that doesn't stir you wrong....I don't need any additional outsiders! GOOD LUCK!! Go with YOUR gut feelings and it will all work out!

Did ya'll find it was easy to not eat after surgery. My doctor told me that you won't want food and that a part of the stomach that is cut out is the part that tell you that your hungry. I know it wasn't in those words but something like that. I'm so scared I will not keep this off. I have 100 lbs to lose.

I hear negative talk about the surgery everytime I talk to my dad and stepmom about it. The other day I told my dad that I had a date for my surgery, Oct 7th, he asked me if he should get his suit cleaned in case they kill me during the surgery. I was not impressed at his attempt at humor and told him so. My husband in very supportive of my decision. My boss and the lady I work with are also very supportive. I am excited about the surgery and know that I am doing the best thing for me.

I just found out yesterday that I am approved and got my surgery date (August 27th!) I had told most of my family and several co-workers but didn't really want to tell a lot of people until I knew for sure I was approved. Today at work, I probably told 15 people about the surgery. I did get a few "looks" but most were very supportive and encouraging. I am still hesitant to tell everyone but I'm sure they will all find out sooner or later! Good luck on your surgery!

Just got back from my pre-op appointment. I don't know why I am so scared. I told the dr. if he gets in and finds so much scare tissue where he has to cut me open then don't do it. lol I will have to reschedule because I have to get back to work the next week because I do payroll. Other than that everything is good to go. I was taken back because they gave me this black box that has compression things for my legs and I have to wear around my legs after I get home when I sleep and when I am resting to prevent blood clots. I have had them for other surgerys but nothing to wear I take them home so that caught me off guard.

I am the day before you.. People will be negative about anything. If you gave someone a million dollars they would find some way to be negative about it. I have come to realize this. So anyone that I have talked to about my surgery that becomes negative I don't talk to them about it ever again. This is something that I am doing to better myself.. I don't need anyone bringing me down.. I don't have time for that! You just have to know that you are doing this for you and for the right reasons (whatever they may be for you.) Keep your head up, and anyone that doesn't like your descion can kiss your skinny butt as you walk right past them.. best of luck to you!!