Need some encouragement,motivation and words of wisdom

[Thick2Fit2 1]

Ok my surgery is scheduled for Oct. 20 had my pre-op with the Dr. yesterday he explain and answer all questions I had and I was feeling good when I left the office. But now everything is running though my head about getting sleeved all the what if's and have not's iam almost ready to back out it driving me crazy does everyone question there self I just don't like this because now iam not 100% about surgery some of my question are

Looking back did I give it a 100% when I was dieting

Maybe I should try again

How will the sleeved change things what if iam still hungry and crave things I want this to feel normal and not a diet

Long term and side effects

Will I be more motivated when I start losing weight

Please any input would be greatly appreciated

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[pegrae 88]

It is normal to have the rhoughts you are having. It is a major change to your life. The sleeve is your tool you will be full but you will crave other foods. For me they don't taste the same and are easily avoided if I get my head straight. Loosing weight and feel8ng better will motivate you and you will have the BariatricPal family to support you every step of the way. Good luck you can do this and transform to a wnderful new life.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Thick2Fit2 Only 5% of people who lose weight on their own maintain that loss. You might be in that 5% - but for me - I'm not willing to find out. My health issues are to the point that I need to do something about my weight and soon. One thing I've done is to keep a list (ongoing) of all of the things I want to do once I lose weight - and I reference it when I'm doubting myself. You may very well still experience head hunger and cravings - but eating a small amount of something healthy but delicious should satisfy those cravings. The difficult time will be pre-op diet and post-op while you're on liquids or purees. You have to find distractions rather than give in to the cravings. The longer term and side effects are a lot more palatable than the long term complications (including early death) and side effects of my obesity related health issues. I would certainly thing that once you start losing weight you will become more motivated - but you may also need some therapy or help because this journey is difficult and mostly mental rather than physical. We can no longer turn to food to comfort us or provide us with something to do when we're bored. We need to learn how to deal with our eating issues in order to be successful. The sleeve is a tool to help you - but isn't a magic wand. There's a lot of work we have to do ourselves. You've gotten to this point - it's common to have second thoughts - but just remind yourself why you started this journey in the first place and why you want surgery. Good luck!