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smyleetn    55

smyleetn
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Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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Miss Impala    64

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I did. I had never had a major surgery before and just the risks associated with having surgery had me anxious.

Also dealing with my failures on the pre surgery diet added to my anxiety that something would happen to prevent the surgery from occurring.

It IS a huge deal. It IS a huge decision. It is NOT to be taken lately. So if you didn't have worries and emotional upheaval over it, I would worry about your knowledge on the subject.

But I had to keep telling myself, I have tried so many times on my own. 10 years I told myself change the way eat now on your own so you can enjoy that occasional piece of cheesecake, because with WLS, you won't get to. 10 years I watch the scales go down and up, each time regaining more weight than I had lost. Each time an injury would sideline my workouts, all that hard work lost because of my inability against my addiction to food.

Then my husband and I were thinking of buying our first home. I realized why, based on my health and my mother's time line of obesity, I would be dead in about 15 years. Then I realized I would never get to use what little savings for retirement I had accumulated.

Then a light bulb flashed. You didn't just have the option to use your savings for a down payment, but it could be used for medical bills. Suddenly something that would take years to save for since my employer again refused to cover it was a slight glimmer of hope.

I began to pursue that lead. When it still looked hopeful.. I began to research hard on the choices available, the stats, the long term stats, compared to other non surgical programs.

And finally make a decision to use money I might have used for my first home and instead give myself a fighting chance.

And then I wondered why I was so anxious and emotional? Lol. Somehow I think we all go thru this process. It is normal and expected.

And the fact that your probably also detoxing your body on the pre surgery diet just adds to the emotional upheaval.

I knew I wouldn't get a lot of rest in the hospital, do I made sure the two days previous to surgery, last weekend, I slept alot. Trying to keep from becoming over anxious.

So in a nutshell... yes. But we don't live in a nutshell. We live anxiety riddled lives already with a huge decision that we have thoroughly vetted about to come to fruition. So yeah, I would say it's to be expected. ????

DS performed 11/28/16. SW/HW 380 lbs.

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sleeveisa    333

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Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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One more day for my Sleeve, yes it's getting me nervous. Today is my Clear liquids. Only got 32oz of Water so far.

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kayshabear    44

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@@smyleetn You can do this! My surgery is next Monday and I am getting pretty nervous too, but just remember WHY you are doing this! Remember that this process is about regaining control of your health and life and that you are capable of getting through!

I will be praying for you and try and remember to take deep, calming breaths and remind yourself why this is so important to you and what your hoping to achieve in your end result! Shift your thoughts to the positive aspects and trust that it will all work out to a better, healthier and happier you! :)

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MFM008    44

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I was excited before. Afterward I feel it was a mistake. I can't taste anything..it all tastes bad. Can only eat a couple of bites at a time. Very depressing.

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MFM008    44

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I was excited before. Afterward I feel it was a mistake. I can't taste anything..it all tastes bad. Can only eat a couple of bites at a time. Very depressing.

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Almost 6 weeks out.....

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47NHeaven    21

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Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts

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I had 2 nice crying sessions before my surgery. I was overwhelmed with emotions even though I'd been preparing for months. Part of it was because I didn't want to leave my cat. Lol

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Mimiof3    33

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Glad to know I'm not alone..I started my liquid diet today...it was easy till it was time to cook dinner for my family...this whole process has taken 6 months and knowing that my surgery is only two weeks away, and right before Christmas is a lil more stressful...I'll only be 4 days post op and I pray I'll feel good enough to enjoy the time with family...

I'm ready for the next phase!

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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