I have attended the seminar and have had my psych eval done. Have my first visit with the nurse at Transformations in Flowood, MS next week. I go from being scared to death to excited and back to scared again. Anyone want to share how they got over the roller coaster of emotions?

For me, I think it was just time. I started this journey on Aug. 20 of this year. I was overwhelmed, anxious, excited. Then I got worried that I couldn't do everything. Then I had thoughts that I'd do all the work and get rejected by the hospital staff. You are doing the right thing. You are posting.

This is a super fab site. Post anything that you need/want to. The people here are great. Haven't had a negative comment here yet, just nice,helpful people.

Today, I feel calm. I understand all that was explained to me. I'm doing the best that I can. And, whatever happens will just happen, and I will handle it.

And, yes, I keep posting.

I'm so happy for you.

When I started this journey a year ago I was quite nervous. I started reading everything I could get my hands on about the sleeve and. WLS surgery. Here is a thread where several of us reviewed our favorite books.

Good reads thread

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85547-good-books-for-the-emotional-aspects-of-post-surgery/

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

I also just started my journey August this year and I've been so excited and have not been able to calm down since. I 'm just afraid that something will get in the way of me having the surgery. A couple of years ago I was in the process of getting the surgery, I did the psych eval met with the dietician and nurse, I was in the beginning phases but I was on my way, then I lost my job and health insurance and it was all gone just as quick as it came, I was devastated. So now my only fear is that something will get in the way and it will all be snatched away from me again. And just like Martha I also have worries that I'd do all the work and get rejected by the hospital staff for one reason or the other.

Hi I am excited as well , I began my journal in August as well, I have had my 2 pcp visits, seminar, EKG, blood work will be this Wednessday, I have my nut exam on the 23 of this month, haven't met with the surgeon yet but I'm hoping everything go as plan. The funny think I have been trying out protein shakes and water and I love isopure frosty grape and premier protein shakes. I have lost ten pounds lready and I'm excited.

I also agree with early pose that posting here is an excellent way to educated oneself and learn.

I have attended the seminar and have had my psych eval done. Have my first visit with the nurse at Transformations in Flowood, MS next week. I go from being scared to death to excited and back to scared again. Anyone want to share how they got over the roller coaster of emotions?

Hi Chrissy what was your nut exam like ?

Does anyone else have to do a 6 month weight documentation management?

Yes I have to meet with my pcp once a month for six months ugh!!! I have august out of the way, my next appointment is this Friday along with my sleep study and nicotine test

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That's great have you started looking into Protein shakes and Vitamins?

I've been paying more attention to them when I go to Wal-Mart and CVS trying to get a general idea of how much they cost, but no I haven't actually bought any. I told myself I'll start on them during the pre liquid diet, but I think we have to do that anyway. What I'm tying to do now is cut out sweet tea!

This is gonna sound like a silly question but, I keep seeing everyone talk about NUT, I've been trying to figure out what the abbreviation means and am I required to do it or maybe I've already done it idk.

nut= nutrition or nutritionist

Thanks I'm so SLOW!! lol... yeah the bariatric center had me do all three the same day NUT, psych eval and nurse.

I've been paying more attention to them when I go to Wal-Mart and CVS trying to get a general idea of how much they cost' date=' but no I haven't actually bought any. I told myself I'll start on them during the pre liquid diet, but I think we have to do that anyway. What I'm tying to do now is cut out sweet tea![/quote']

Premier Protein ready made shakes seem to be a hit with a lot of people. They are relatively inexpensive (compared to others) and they have 30 grams of protein. You can get them at BJ's. good luck

Hi Chrissy what was your nut exam like ?

Haven't met with nutritionist yet. I keep feeling like I'm doing everything out of order for some reason. But, just doing what the surgery coordinator says do.