Hi you all . I am so much worried and afraid that I am doing the wrong thing of having the VSG . Plz help me .

Scheduled on October 19th

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Wrong how? Wrong surgery? Having surgery period? What are the concerns?

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I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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I would find a good therapist who works with bariatric patients. Only you know if its the right thing for you! I love to eat too but I prefer to be healthy and eat less.

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I think the majority of us that have decided to get this done love to eat. That's why we're here. Me, I look for that "full feeling" so the way I've decided to look at this is...once my stomach is smaller, I'll choose healthier food and regardless I'll feel full. I think it's just going to be a matter of getting used to eating healthier. I see it as a "system reset" lol...starting new and better.

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I was completely confident, gung-ho and excited about my decision to get the sleeve until about a week beforehand, when I started to panic. It's not uncommon to get cold feet when things start getting real. I viewed this surgery as a breakup from an unhealthy relationship - where you know your "partner" (food, in this case) isn't healthy or productive physically, mentally or emotionally - but it's comfortable and ending the relationship is scary, as is the thought of being solo without your crutch / companion. From what I've read, this is a very common feeling in the few weeks before surgery. A therapist is always a good idea to help work through any of these feelings / issues. I'm now only 5 days post-op and can't (yet) say that this is the best thing I've ever done, but I'm incredibly optimistic (and the 13 pounds I've lost since starting to pre-op diet is definitely helping to stay focused!). Hang in there and best of luck!!

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I was excited to get my surgery done 'till about two weeks out.... that's when i started to panic. I had my surgery on September 13th, three weeks ago, and I don't regret it. Please don't give up, this is the bravest step you can make! Good luck!

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Thank you all for the support

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Couple of days only left

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I think what you're feeling is perfectly normal. I journal and keep a list of pros and cons.

Good thing is - you're not alone. Focus on the positive outcomes and you will do great!!!

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The only thing I can say as an RnYer is that for sure, for sure, if and when I eat anything that doesn't agree w me or that I should eat, I will never ever eat that one thing again. Dumping syndrome is the biggest deterrent for me and it's not fun. Makes you realize this (eating or cheating) is not worth the torture. Plain truth. Straight facts. I can't have milk and I used to love milk and I won't even put it in coffee. Now you may not need that extreme situation but I had to be honest with myself and stop the madness. Lol. And because my Diabetes called for the RnY

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Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Edited October 16, 20169 yr by bellalulu

I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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If you know this about yourself, then what are you doing to change this? Are you working with a therapist? Are you attending support groups?

I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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If you know this about yourself, then what are you doing to change this? Are you working with a therapist? Are you attending support groups?

I am not sure yet . I am having my vsg in two day on the 19th of October.

What do you suggest? Or do you anyone in my situation that tried something and actually got some benefits of it ?

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I was completely confident, gung-ho and excited about my decision to get the sleeve until about a week beforehand, when I started to panic. It's not uncommon to get cold feet when things start getting real. I viewed this surgery as a breakup from an unhealthy relationship - where you know your "partner" (food, in this case) isn't healthy or productive physically, mentally or emotionally - but it's comfortable and ending the relationship is scary, as is the thought of being solo without your crutch / companion. From what I've read, this is a very common feeling in the few weeks before surgery. A therapist is always a good idea to help work through any of these feelings / issues. I'm now only 5 days post-op and can't (yet) say that this is the best thing I've ever done, but I'm incredibly optimistic (and the 13 pounds I've lost since starting to pre-op diet is definitely helping to stay focused!). Hang in there and best of luck!!

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Edited October 17, 20169 yr by Mitten Phyllis

So true, the relationship is toxic but it's all we know so we stay.

I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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If you know this about yourself, then what are you doing to change this? Are you working with a therapist? Are you attending support groups?

I am not sure yet . I am having my vsg in two day on the 19th of October.

What do you suggest? Or do you anyone in my situation that tried something and actually got some benefits of it ?

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Y'know you can prepare for everything and there will be things you missed. I declined a VSG 4 years ago because I didn't think I was ready for it. I went to regular therapy sessions until I thought I was truly ready.

I'm about 2 months out and I still struggle with the practical and psychological aspects of food, but the VSG has been a great tool to help me renegotiate this dysfunctional relationship. I think it's great that you're airing out your anxieties and misgivings. This is a big decision and shouldn't be done casually. Also you're not alone, as you can tell this feeling is very common and it's great you're confronting it.

Good luck to you.

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