If you could go back in time before surgery Knowing what you know now about WLS and your results what would you say to the scared over-weight you?

I am early in the journey (almost 2 months) but I would say:

"Contrary to popular belief, this is not going to be easy. The weight will not always just fall off. You will still have to work at it. Your emotions will get the best of you many times when you stall or even gain, but realize this is not a sprint, it's a marathon".

I'd tell me that everything is going to be okay. That the sleeve will actually help manage my/her out of control hunger and cravings. I'd tell her to make a strong commitment to thinking about food in a new way and redefining her relationship with food. (Actually I told myself that last part back then and I really did shake things up).

I was a band-to-sleeve revision, so having had one weight loss surgery fail I was so much more scared of failure the 2nd time.

I assume you're pre-op? I recommend reading a lot on this site and getting yourself as prepared as you can for the way you'll be eating post sleeve - and for what to expect before/after surgery.

Yes I am. 11/3 is my date

This is an awesome thread -

1. GET A GRIP! You're not going to die.

2. This is the best thing you have ever done and yeah, it will be hard at first but it will get much better

3. It will totally change your life in the best way possible

4. FEAR IS A LIAR

Sometimes I just need a little tough love to get through...

Edited October 20, 201411 yr by HaddocksEyes

Lol that's good!

I was prepared to lose weight, but I was not prepared for the stalls. Thank goodness for this forum so that I had fellow bariatric patients to communicate with. From all of my new friends here, thank you for teaching me that stalls are like lovers: your first will probably not be your last.

@@HaddocksEyes Is your Drs name really Mohamed Ali? That's funny!

No worries...go for it!

@@HaddocksEyes Is your Drs name really Mohamed Ali? That's funny!

Yes! He loves to joke about it. He's such a cutie!!

Can you drink alcohol at all after the surgery or ever? I like to drink and fear that part of it?

If I could go back, I'd go ahead and go back at least 10 years ago and say don't delay, do it now. You'll thank me later.

I would ask myself...what is really bothering you?