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Tomorrow is the day! Can't describe how I'm feeling

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BlueClementine    70

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Couldn't sleep last night at all, laid in bed and thought my heart would beat right out of my chest. Literally so hard and loud I could feel it in my toes, tummy, ears, etc. Border line panic attack! I've stayed busy today and I hope to God I'll get some rest tonight.

I know this is the right path for me, and I know I'll be successful. But the wait has almost gotten the best of me right now. It's as if I'm in some weird state is stasis or limbo. I'm overjoyed and terrified at the same time at what comes next. The two competing emotions almost have me paralyzed. Any advice?

I want this more than anything and thought I was emotionally and intellectually ready. Now I'm not so sure...

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vsginkc    117

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I'm scheduled for Thursday and I know EXACTLY how you feel!!!! You basically summed up my past week. The emotions and wait of this plus the stress of the liquid diet have kicked my butt.

When I'm doubting, this has helped me: There was a huge article in my local paper today (Kansas City Star) about the dangers of visceral fat. Visceral fat is the fat that we carry around our internal organs. (If you are considering sleeve surgery, trust me you have it). Reading the article was added motivation and comfort that I am making the right decision for myself and my children by having this surgery.

I need to remember how dangerous it is to remain overweight. I get myself into trouble when I start saying "I don't care if I'm fat...I am used to not looking good and having to buy big girl clothes" and/or "Am I really going to self-mutilate because I don't have the willpower to lose the weight and keep it off?" This is not a cosmetic surgery for any of us. It is also not a quick fix. It is also not something that any of us took lightly. I don't know about you, but I've lost hundreds of pounds and gained hundreds of pounds before getting to this point. This is truly a chance at a long and healthy life vs. a life of heart problems, knee problems, other inflammatory disease problems, etc. We are doing this for the right reasons. And the risk of this surgery is less than the risk of gallbladder surgery or knee surgery (I looked it up to give myself some comparisons).

You're going to do great and come through with flying colors and be SO glad you did it. You're almost there. Just hang in there for a few more hours. I always tell myself that I can do anything for 48 hours.

Keep us posted!

-Angela

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BlueClementine    70

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Angela,

Thank you so much for the reply... I really needed some positive friendly advice. You are right, we can do anything for 48 hours! I'll let you know how it goes and good luck to you, Thursday will be here before you know it...

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Tiny One    223

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Couldn't sleep last night at all, laid in bed and thought my heart would beat right out of my chest. Literally so hard and loud I could feel it in my toes, tummy, ears, etc. Border line panic attack! I've stayed busy today and I hope to God I'll get some rest tonight.

I know this is the right path for me, and I know I'll be successful. But the wait has almost gotten the best of me right now. It's as if I'm in some weird state is stasis or limbo. I'm overjoyed and terrified at the same time at what comes next. The two competing emotions almost have me paralyzed. Any advice?

I want this more than anything and thought I was emotionally and intellectually ready. Now I'm not so sure...

Good Luck. Just think, this time tomorrow you'll be on the road to recovery & a healthier slimmer you. You'll do we'll.

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I go in tomorrow at 5am my surgery is scheduled for 7am. I've been crying off and on all day. My nerves are getting the best of me. I am so afraid something will happen and I will not be here for my kids. I keep asking myself am I doing this for all the right reasons? I want to be healthy that's first. But I also miss being able to so things without the embarrassment. And I also miss being able to dress how I choose to. Lord I hope I'm going down the right path. : (

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can't weight    8

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I get sleeved tomorrow as well, trying not to get stressed out especially since my boyfriend had to unexpectedly work tonight. Good luck and see you on the other side.

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Spoiled1    15

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I will say a prayer for everyone! Good night.

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SDH    87

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I go in tomorrow at 5am my surgery is scheduled for 7am. I've been crying off and on all day. My nerves are getting the best of me. I am so afraid something will happen and I will not be here for my kids. I keep asking myself am I doing this for all the right reasons? I want to be healthy that's first. But I also miss being able to so things without the embarrassment. And I also miss being able to dress how I choose to. Lord I hope I'm going down the right path. : (

You pretty much summed up how I am feeling and I still have two weeks till my surgery. I hope every thing goes well for ya'll...

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I'mAPrincess    1

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I am also scheduled for tomorrow August 21st. I get mean when I'm stressed or in pain. All day I have been a b***h. Can't even stand myself. But when I'm upset I don't eat, so that's making my hunger pains more tolerable. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow! ~ Kristy

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      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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      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

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        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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      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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