My surgery is 9 days away. I am freaking out! I have so many anxieties and worries... Will I fail? Will I have complications? Will I be kidnapped in Mexico and sold as a sex slave? Jk... Kinda ????

I am a low BMI (just over 30)... I worry I won't lose the weight. I worry my reflux will be worse. I worry that I'm being selfish for spending so much money on an "elective" procedure. I really love food. I love trying new food when hubby & I travel... I love sweets... I mean duh. This is how I got here!

I just feel super girly emotional right now & wanna cry. My husband is being supportive but if I even mention not having the procedure to him he says he wouldn't. Of course he wouldnt, he doesn't struggle with his weight...

I dunno. Guess I needed to vent. I am just worried about EVERYTHING.

I should also add that he's going with me to Mexico, and I'm worried we may kill each other the first few days I'm without food, lol!!!

My surgery was in Mexico, and most of my friends thought I was nuts, but when you do self pay, they offered the best service for the best price. My facility was great and the care was wonderful.

I was scared to death as the date got closer, but so dang thankful when it was done. It is a process. There will be change. The sleeve is just a tool, not a magic wand. It is a new beginning and there is a great deal deal of discovery ahead, I was blown away at the many self discoveries I made about my relationship with food that I didn't know I had. Be open to the truth and doors will open. May sound kind of New Age, but this is a physical as well as mental and spiritual journey. Fear is just a signal that something new is about to happen.

Good luck and congratulations on having the courage to begin a new chapter in your life. You can archive the "fat years" soon.

I think you're fine on all accounts, except maybe the sex slave issue. ????

Until there is a shortage of BBW hookers, I don't think anyone should worry about the sex slave issue. I'd just concentrate on walking, eating slower and trying out Protein drinks.

I think it's totally normal to freak out and be scared it's a life changing thing to do u can eat again I promise it will take time to work up to things you ate before but u absolutely can and will eat normally again now by normally I don't mean making a habit of eating high fat high calorie high sugar foods that got us this way to begin with I'm close up five months post op sleeve I can eat most anything I've had no issues meat is a little hard u really must chew carefully I've not thrown up or anything eat slow when u start solid food u get full very fast and u can easily become uncomfortable after just one bite too many I read that advice for months before my surgery on this site however it's a lesson I had to learn in the moment it will seem impossible in the first weeks that u will eat normal food again we are all here to tell u that you will it is a process I'm not gonna lie or bs you it takes getting used yo it's a re adjustment u will find that u feel satisfied as u are full just as u were full before but on much more food then needed follow what the dr office tells u to do

May sound kind of New Age, but this is a physical as well as mental and spiritual journey. Fear is just a signal that something new is about to happen.

That's exactly it! Fear of the unknown. I'm scared I will screw this up just like I have every diet I've ever been on.

I am glad that I am not the only one that has these feelings. I am in the last stages of approval from my insurance company and then will be able to schedule my sleeve surgery for the end of August or early September. I am scared that I will screw this up and end up right back where I am right now. So, thanks for sharing!

I am glad that I am not the only one that has these feelings. I am in the last stages of approval from my insurance company and then will be able to schedule my sleeve surgery for the end of August or early September. I am scared that I will screw this up and end up right back where I am right now. So, thanks for sharing!

It doesn't seem so bad to be crazy as long as everyone else is crazy too, right? Hahahaaaa! ????

Nothing is ever guaranteed, but this a great tool, if you respect it. But I really hope your journey will be as pleasant as mine. You are doing something courageous for yourself and the others in your life. I was blessed when I ran across this option. I am doing great, but I am inspired by the people on this board like B-52 and others who are doing great and they are in it for the long haul. Look up:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/195065-you-know-you-lost-weight-when/

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/344769-fat-related-routines-you-wont-miss/

The posts might give you some inspiration.

RNsleever girl you sound like a a fighter so chill drink your shakes and relax. My biggest fear is sagging skin....lol..I have seen several people have R&Y and not exercise any and look like a worm with the sh$t slung out of them. I got my cardio glide set up I am ordering a small stepper to use while watching TV.

My husband is having surgery with me I am going first and he is having 2 weeks later or there about. Good luck

My biggest fear is sagging skin....lol..I have seen several people have R&Y and not exercise any and look like a worm with the sh$t slung out of them.

I'm in the car with my husband traveling home, read this, and literally shot water out my nose I laughed so hard!! ????????????????????????????

The posts might give you some inspiration.

Thanks! I'm gonna have a look now.

I am very savvy with computers but can't figure out how to start a new thread on here.

I'm not on my computer, so I can't help right now, but when I get home I'll post the steps for you if you haven't figured it out. ????