Well my surgery is set for Wednesday, March 22,2017 at 1:00pm. I'm so nervous. This liquid diet isn't going as planned. I'm tired of liquids! But from what i hear, I've only just begun!

Just think how far you've come, though. Try to stay busy somehow, someway. One thing I keep reading is that after the surgery, your appetite will be non-existent for awhile so you may not be as bored then as you are now. You're just going to be thinking about healing and getting your fluids in. Good luck and I wish you a very safe surgery and speedy recovery

You can do it!

my surgery is on monday -- and i'm feeling the same way as you. really wondering if i have made the right decision. i'll be thinking good thoughts for you.

My surgery was on Tuesday. I won't sugar coat the experience. It was very very difficult. I was NOT expecting it to be this rough. I woke up in tremendous pain and nauseated. The meds didn't seem strong enough, nor were they given within a reasonable time to avoid the pain before it started. That being said, we all heal differently, and every Dr is different. I had regrets the first 2 days (I read a lot of people did) but now that it's getting easier day by day...I KNOW I made the right choice. The liquid diet isn't easy, but manageable like someone else had commented... stay busy! The weight coming off is a bonus too. You have, I'm sure, gone through lots of testing to get this far (cardiology, endoscopy, sleep study, mental evaluation, blood work) don't let it be for nothing. Press on...you deserve health and happiness! Here's to the new us ?

My surgery is tomorrow the 20th, I have to check in @ 5am... This 3 day liver shrinking diet has been somewhat difficult. I never realized until now how much I've been eating what I want when I want and all that has already begun to change. I'm still can't believe I'll be sleeved by this time tomorrow

Congratulations and good luck! Please let me know how everything went!

Congrats, it gets easier as time goes my. Best decision I've ever made?

I understand, my surgery isn't until August and I am scared and nervous.
I am hoping everything goes well for you.
Good luck and stay strong.

You have every right to be nervous. This is a major surgery and a lifetime commitment. you. It will be very difficult at times, but when the weight starts falling off, you will feel like you are on top of the world. Then you will experience things like taste changes and it will be frustrating. I have never lost my appetite like they told me. The most difficult part for me is eating slow and not drinking at the same time. I keep a picture of my fat body on my fridge and in my wallet and when I get discouraged, I just look at the picture and it is all worth it. You will do just fine and you will get over it. The time does go pretty quickly.

I wish you so much success in your new journey and remember it really is a major and lifetime commitment.

John

Thank you for your encouragement.
I am looking forward to the weight loss.
I am tired of being in constant pain and discomfort.
I am also sick of always feeling tired.

My surgery was on Thursday.

I was so so nervous in the days leading up to surgery, but once I got there I was strangely calm. And post-op, everything has gone amazingly. Minimal pain and an easy, uncomplicated recovery so far at day 5.

It's normal to be nervous. Try to focus on the reasons you've made this decision and a keep your eye on the finish line.