Hello. First post here. I'm one month away from my scheduled surgery and getting nervous. I just told my teenagers that I'm scheduled for surgery and they don't want me to have it. They want me to lose the weight the "right" way w diet and exercise. I am 75 lbs overweight and now this has cast doubt on my plans. I'm still planning, but want to see if anyone else has feedback on this....I'm single mom w diabetes, and high cholesterol and want to be healthier. They are worried I won't be able to change my habits after surgery and will gain weight back anyways.Ugh.

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Me again. Planning for gastric sleeve, for my surgery.

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Hello. First post here. I'm one month away from my scheduled surgery and getting nervous. I just told my teenagers that I'm scheduled for surgery and they don't want me to have it. They want me to lose the weight the "right" way w diet and exercise. I am 75 lbs overweight and now this has cast doubt on my plans. I'm still planning, but want to see if anyone else has feedback on this....I'm single mom w diabetes, and high cholesterol and want to be healthier. They are worried I won't be able to change my habits after surgery and will gain weight back anyways.Ugh.

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Do they want you around when they get married and have children? Explain to them that diabetes you could lose a limb or eye sight.. With cholesterol a heart attack. Knee replacement due to excessive weight. You will move better.

If they live with you, have them make sure only healthy foods are in the house.

I am 61 years old and have had complete knee replacements on both knees. I have arthritis in my right foot. My right hip is starting to bother me. This is why I am going to have this surgery. Also I have the same as you. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high Triglycerides.

Let them know you want to be around longer and healthier.

This a decision is yours.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Thanks. I am 54 and have struggled for 20 years w my weight. My siblings are all in shape without health issues and I keep wondering how I got here. Plus I love anything w carbs. My teenagers, two boys and daughter 19, 17, 15..all healthy and not overweight. I am getting the sleeve and want to feel determined not worried. Ty for responses.

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When is your date?

Cocoon to Butterfly

Jan 11th, 2017

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Jan 11th, 2017

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Mine is January 4th

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Ok. Good to know. Let's stay in touch! I need the encouragement

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You know, I've struggled with whether or not to do this, too. But if I could have lost this weight the so-called "right way", I wouldn't be here. There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of this tool to help yourself.

Thanks. I agree and have had my mind set, and just didn't expect the response from my kids. They are worried too that something could happen during surgery. I chose the sleeve instead of bypass as I believe this is best. Anyone want to comment on why they chose sleeve over bypass? Ty to all. My nerves are settling.

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I am also about a month away from surgery. I prepaid and got my plane tickets early. I didn't want to get cold feet. I am excited but also very nervous about the work I know I need to do concerning my relationship with food. I think it will be a hard transition but i am determined to be successful. I want to be healthy and have less pain.

Just curious @"mollymckim", are there restrictions on how soon after surgery that you can fly? I am having my sleeve surgery on Jan. 4th, do you have to do a pre op diet @"Cocoon2Butterfly ?

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Just curious @"mollymckim", are there restrictions on how soon after surgery that you can fly? I am having my sleeve surgery on Jan. 4th, do you have to do a pre op diet @"Cocoon2Butterfly ?

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Two days before surgery. I was just given my instructions yesterday.

Cocoon to Butterfly