I dont know why but the closer surgery gets for me I want to call and say no way not coming. I'm probably reading way to much about all the bad. Does anyone have any advise to get me out of this funk?

Lol really no advice guys?

I am having surgery next month. I am on a low/no carb and lots of protein diet until my pre-op diet. I am super nervous also but the excitement outweighs the fear. The impact I have had on my family of me dieting now, makes me know that I am making the right decision. My husband and kids eat better now and exercise with me. This journey I began has become one for all four of us. Good luck to you hun and God bless you:)

Hi!!! I'm 6 days post op and on the day of my surgery I wanted to run out of the hospital!!! I'm not going to lie, it's been a painful process so far, but I'm looking forward to my journey and the new life that this tool is going to help me attain!! Also, remember "everything that you're going through is preparing you for what you asked for."

I am having surgery next month. I am on a low/no carb and lots of protein diet until my pre-op diet. I am super nervous also but the excitement outweighs the fear. The impact I have had on my family of me dieting now, makes me know that I am making the right decision. My husband and kids eat better now and exercise with me. This journey I began has become one for all four of us. Good luck to you hun and God bless you:)

Ty. I'm also dieting. I have been for a few months now. And I do it alone. My husband is thin along with my kids. However they do not eat red meat. Lol I use turkey burger abd turkey sausage etc. And I don't buy snacks for myself but I do the kids. My daughter does excersice with me though. She's a good motivator (:

Hi!!! I'm 6 days post op and on the day of my surgery I wanted to run out of the hospital!!! I'm not going to lie, it's been a painful process so far, but I'm looking forward to my journey and the new life that this tool is going to help me attain!! Also, remember "everything that you're going through is preparing you for what you asked for."

Tyvm that helped alot (: I'm also ready for this life changing event!

My son is thin. My husband wants to lose about 20lbs. My daughter takes after me. I was over weight as a child but I was bigger than she is at the same age (8). She is about 20lbs more than her ideal weight but she is the one who exercises with me mostly. She has been jump roping ALOT lately and that will definitely burn calories and fat. I try to jump rope as well. I'm sure that looks pretty comical lol It feels good when my kids or husband say they are proud of me. That is definitely motivating. I love that they are embracing this lifestyle change. Support of your family and friends I believe, is the key to reaching your goal:)

Edited November 19, 201411 yr by flmommyof2

You can do this! Remember why you want to do this surgery and keep your eye on the prize. I started a new journal when I started my WLS journey. The cover of my journal has my reasons and hopes for surgery to remind me every day. Being afraid is a normal part of the pre and post op experience and a perfectly valid experience. You are voluntarily cutting out a piece of your body , permanently changing your relationship with a long time companion (food), and the changes & impacts it will have on the rest of your life. I highly recommend you start journaling and working through your worries, feelings, and doubts. The mental aspect has been way more work than the physical journey so far. Keep your eye on the prize and stay committed! You can do this. It isn't easy and it isn't without risk, but it is so worth it! Keep us updated and I can't wait to see your progress!

Ty! I just have to stop reading all the negative things people say about the band.

After my above reply to your question, I read a thread just this morning on here that made me have some of the scared feelings as well. But I will not allow that to discourage me. Every person does not have the same experience with the band. The good results outweighs the bad. I'm going for it! Going after my happy and healthy!!!

@@flmommyof2 when is your surgery? Mine also next month (: Dec. 9th! Maybe we can keep up with eachother!!!

I don't have my exact date yet. Hopefully will have it tomorrow after I go to see my Nut. I was scheduled for January but when my Doc realized I already finished everything I was asked to do, they said I can have it the middle of December. But that would be cool if you would like to keep up with each others progress. We will definitely be close on surgery dates:)

Edited November 19, 201411 yr by flmommyof2

We definitely can (: do you have Facebook or Twitter? I'm not really announcing it quite yet though. It's a long story on why but yah lol.

I have FB.

Edited November 20, 201411 yr by flmommyof2

And my page link is "loveknowsnoboundries"

My full name is Susan Baker I'm from wabash Indiana!