Sleeve currently scheduled for 10/26. I keep thinking that I can do this on my own and I'm a wimp for needing surgery to eat healthier and feel better, even though I've tried and tried with minimal success. I was doing ok until about 3 years ago when I had a hysterectomy. After that, the weight PILED back on and it was like I couldn't do anything to stop it.

I'm very nervous about the side effects I'm reading about....dumping syndrome, vomiting (I'm terrified of puking and panic when I do or someone else does - probably a phobia but undiagnosed LOL, so this isn't making me feel excited about the surgery), GERD getting worse, and other issues I read about. I'm also a little nervous about trying to eat around my family. I come from a southern group where food is everything, so it'll be interesting.

It's helped to read the comments from folks who have gone through it and I'm keeping my pre-op appt to sign the surgical waivers.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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My surgery was the 24th! Doing good but just really tired. I have a great group of friends and family who are very supportive. I am not hungry at all but do crave certain food. Tired of the Protein drinks. They make me feel too full but i want to get in the 60 grams of protein. Good, luck everyone!????

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Remember that you are doing this for yourself. I had the same thoughts, but it came down to I was just tired of being overweight and feeling unhealthy all the time. Don't beat yourself up. Talk to your family about it. Don't be discouraged.

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