Every now and again a hint of doubt creeps up. Surgery is 5/25. ....Wondering if this is normal.

If you sip water all the time, that's perfect! I won't lie to you, it is hard adjusting to not drinking water while I eat, but if I drink as much as I can and then set the timer for 10 minutes, eat, set the timer for an hour, and then get busy, I'm fine and you will be too.

A timer...Ok didnt think about the timer thing for water, thought it was just used to remind you about meal time. Great thanks!!

Have you guys seen the Ulla's - it's a little way of reminding to drink more water. I'ver ordered one even if it just helps to get me into a better habit with water https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/ulla-hydration-reminder-bottle-attachment-available-in-7-colors

I'm scheduled for 5/23. And I DO get nervous and then I get excited. I started a journal on the day of my first appointment and wrote down ALL the reasons I had for wanting to do WLS. When I get nervous I re-read that list. Good luck to you!

My date is 5/26. I sometimes have doubts myself. When that happens I pray those fears away (literally). God is Great. He will see us all through this. Good luck to all my sleeve buddies next week.

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I'm scheduled for 5/23. And I DO get nervous and then I get excited. I started a journal on the day of my first appointment and wrote down ALL the reasons I had for wanting to do WLS. When I get nervous I re-read that list. Good luck to you!

I did this exact same thing and am scheduled on May 24. Nerves are normal for a variety of reasons. My nerves are just stemming from a tinge of sadness I have with having to do this alone since my spouse can't get my surgery date off of work. Reading my skinny bucket list was helpful and definitely journaling to empty my thoughts


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)

23rd here, so very soon for me. Tuesday!

- and once or twice doubts passed through my mind. I'm nervous, yes. But even more excited.

Good things are in store!

It's natural. Because I know it's happening, and everything will change for the better.

- that's how I see it.

Me too MY 25

Me too - May 30

On 5/13/2017 at 7:15 AM, Alimap300 said:

We are 1 day apart; in it together.

On 5/14/2017 at 1:43 PM, bilbisgfy said:

My date is May 25th too!
I think that it is completely normal to second guess yourself on something so big. As long as you know what to expect post-op and beyond, you should be good.
You CAN do this!

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I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 3/27. Of course I was nervous! Looking back now..I am the happiest I have been in years. I am down almost 50 pounds in two months! No pain.....Of course, each person is different. My appetite is nothing like it use to be. I eat smaller portions. Protein!! You will do fine! I am looking forward to golfing, because this is the first time in years, I will be able to see the ball on the tee!

Just now, Fighting Irish said:

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 3/27. Of course I was nervous! Looking back now..I am the happiest I have been in years. I am down almost 50 pounds in two months! No pain.....Of course, each person is different. My appetite is nothing like it use to be. I eat smaller portions. Protein!! You will do fine! I am looking forward to golfing, because this is the first time in years, I will be able to see the ball on the tee!

Thanks for the reassurance and tips everyone. I've been watching some of the YouTube clips and trying to stay focused on the end goal.

Officially on the home stretch and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Thinking positive thoughts.

Every now and again a hint of doubt creeps up. Surgery is 5/25. ....Wondering if this is normal.

I'm having surgery the same day. Now that it's so close, that same thought has crept up. But I know I'm ready. My surgeon requires a pre-op liquid diet for one week. I'm on day three. Doing good so far. Are you having to do this too?

On 13/05/2017 at 4:50 AM, drsonju said:

I'm scheduled for surgery on 5/24 and I know just what you're feeling cause I'm feeling it too. I'm not so much worried about the surgery itself but whether or not I'll be able to get through eating small portions and tiny bites of food. But when I start thinking this way, I try to focus on all the great things that are going to happen because of the surgery--my knees and hips will stop hurting, I can be more active, I can buy cute clothes and wear a belt, I'll live longer and be healthier--that makes my doubts go away. I hope your surgery goes great!

Please don't worry about having to eat small portions and tiny bites of food. It's all you'll want to eat. I had a vsg on 28th Feb 2017, and without having to 'try' I just naturally want less on my plate, and cautiously take small mouthfuls and chew lots as I quickly learnt that if I ate big bites, or ate too fast I'd fill up after a couple of mouth fulls. So now I only want small portions (large portions are overwhelming), and want to eat small mouthfuls and eat slowly so I can enjoy the food more.

Edited May 21, 20179 yr by Hanhan