Hey y'all (yep I'm from Texas),

I am a newbie. Just signed up with the forum and I am in the pre-approval stage. I will meet with my surgeon for the first time next week and man am I starting to get nervous. This week has been rough. I keep asking myself "what the heck are you doing?" But I know this has to be done. I haven't even been formally approved yet. Has anyone else out there had the pre-surgery jitters?

Wigster, good luck and welcome! We have tried every protein powder. Bariatric Advantage from the surgeon's office is too chalky for me, and slimy (sorry) if you don't add lots of ice. My husband tolerates it, not me. I bought EAS at Walmart, and it was approved by the nutritionist. The powder is cheaper than BA. Personal favorite is Premier Protein from Sam's Club or Costco, 30 grams protein in one shake.<br /><br />I just ordered Puritan Whey, BOGO, because I heard on a thread it was good and I plan to make a lot of iced shakes into the summer months. I would highly recommend you try to get samples before buying big containers of powders.<br /><br />After surgery we are not allowed fruit, and willing to forego it anyway because of our diabetes. Smoothies so good with the fruits though LOL. Try Torani SF syrups with your shakes, available in the grocery store in the coffee section.<br /><br />Best of luck everyone!

Hi there! I just got approved and have a surgery date of Feb 3rd. I also asked myself "whoa, what am I doing?" Then I reminded myself that I have tried every other answer under the sun and none of them ever worked long term. I know that this is my last chance and it is the way that will work for me. Cutting out 80% of my stomach! What? Yep, I'm willing to do this so that I can live my life fully and eliminate the health problems I have. I want to be here for my grandkids and great grand kids and I KNOW this will work. I have wasted too many years on trying to lose weight. I'm done with the roller coaster. This is the last attempt and it WILL work! It can work for you too. Have you tried EVERYTHING ELSE? Best wishes to you!

Hi Tamik78-

Congrats on getting your date! What really hit home for me on realizing my need for this surgery was during the initial questionnaire at my first consultation. They ask your weight and dieting history, then what was the most you've ever lost at one time. I had to think a bit, then realized it was just 30 pounds in 1988! I was floored because I thought I had done more than that. I've also spent two decades dieting and gaining that it seemed I'd lost more than 30. It dawned on me then that the odds of dropping 120 pounds and keeping it off were very low. I'm very active but I definitely have emotional issues with food. No amount of exercise has ever fixed that. I hope to get scheduled in Feb.

MiZnola what's the verdict Hun do you have a date yet? March is coming so fast I've been so excited I can barely sleep some days thinking OMG this is really about to happen a dream is coming true lol

MiZnola what's the verdict Hun do you have a date yet? March is coming so fast I've been so excited I can barely sleep some days thinking OMG this is really about to happen a dream is coming true lol

I know. I swear it keeps me awake at night and it's like an obsession

Hi wigster,

I'm a newbie here too, so bear with me

I think it's totally NORMAL to have jitters, you wouldn't be human if you didn't. This is major surgery and the surgeon is removing part of your stomach that will NEVER be able to be reversed. Trust me, I've been exactly where you are....questioning what the heck am I doing. I haven't been sleeved YET....but I'm on my way, my surgery date is 2/3/14. I know for me, the sleeve is the procedure I'm most comfortable with. My grandma ALWAYS says, "Angie, think positive" so that's the attitude I'm going into this surgery with. I will make this new tool work for me, I have to, otherwise it's not worth it.....just my thoughts, hope it helps

Hi wigster, I'm a newbie here too, so bear with me I think it's totally NORMAL to have jitters, you wouldn't be human if you didn't. This is major surgery and the surgeon is removing part of your stomach that will NEVER be able to be reversed. Trust me, I've been exactly where you are....questioning what the heck am I doing. I haven't been sleeved YET....but I'm on my way, my surgery date is 2/3/14. I know for me, the sleeve is the procedure I'm most comfortable with. My grandma ALWAYS says, "Angie, think positive" so that's the attitude I'm going into this surgery with. I will make this new tool work for me, I have to, otherwise it's not worth it.....just my thoughts, hope it helps

When doubt creeps in I struggle a lot with being positive. Then I think of all of the benefits of this surgery and get excited all over again. It's definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions.

April

Hi all- I meet with Dr. Lavin this Thursday to go over everything and sign consent forms. Yowza!

Because I'm paying out of pocket the scheduler said I could probably get a date by mid- February!' I find I'm mentally shifting for this enormous change; preparing for my break up

with food. I go from elated to sad to afraid in a continuous cycle. I search the net looking for confirmation that I'm doing the right thing. I do know for sure that I'm ready to get this monkey off my back and this seems like the best option after years of yo yo dieting with little success . So glad I have this forum for support. Thanks.

I know. I swear it keeps me awake at night and it's like an obsession

No date set this month. :-(. The surgeon was very pleased with my weight loss ( down 20 pounds this mouth) but my liver still feels too large. He wants me to loose more weight and we will see next month. He also pushed quite hard for me to consider a bypass but I will not budge on that. I am firm in my decision on the sleeve. So I have another month of sleepless nights.

My surgeon initially said he would only consider bypass for me because I have had acid reflux for 15+ years. I said it was sleeve or nothing as that was the only procedure I was willing to have (I chose it because it maintains normal digestion). He sent me for an endoscopy which showed polyps in my stomach. Then he said the only procedure he would consider for me was the sleeve so that my gastroenterologist could continue to monitor the polyps over time. I don't care why he changed his mind, I am just glad that he did!

I know. I swear it keeps me awake at night and it's like an obsession

No date set this month. :-(. The surgeon was very pleased with my weight loss ( down 20 pounds this mouth) but my liver still feels too large. He wants me to loose more weight and we will see next month. He also pushed quite hard for me to consider a bypass but I will not budge on that. I am firm in my decision on the sleeve. So I have another month of sleepless nights.

I have the same jitters. I have jumped through all the hoops and was told I would be a January surgery. However, I am waiting for insurance approval and that is making me a wreck. If I would just get a date so I can get on with my life! I have ordered the sample packs of protein but haven't tried them yet. Good luck to everyone. Keep posting. It helps.

No date set this month. :-(. The surgeon was very pleased with my weight loss ( down 20 pounds this mouth) but my liver still feels too large. He wants me to loose more weight and we will see next month. He also pushed quite hard for me to consider a bypass but I will not budge on that. I am firm in my decision on the sleeve. So I have another month of sleepless nights.

I pushed mine from January to February Bc I had too much on my plate with my daughter's school activities. It sucks but it gives me another month to get my head on straight. You just gang in there and it'll be here before you know it.

April

I figure everything happens for a reason. It will be time when God says it's time. I'll work on getting my weight down and strengthening my mindset for success. Oh and hanging out here with all you fine folks!! Thanks for all the support! It means a lot!