Hey everyone,

I got the phone call yesterday that I was approved and I have my surgery date November 21st. I am excited and a little nervous because it is actually happening!

Thanks for the tip, Is that celestial seasonings tea?

Yes, it is.

awesome, I will pick some up tomorrow[emoji3]

Im nov 17 and im nervous as well[emoji21]

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I'm starting to question if this is the right thing to do

11 minutes ago, AprilO74 said:

I'm starting to question if this is the right thing to do

@AprilO74I know the feeling! I'm scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, the 8th and I keep second-guessing myself. One minute I'm confident in my decision and the next, I'm like "ehh I don't know" or I see some study or negative comment or something. However, the vast majority of experiences seem to be positive. I think I'm going to kick myself in the butt if I don't go through with it. I think the permanence is what scares me the most and the "unknown." I think it's somewhat normal to be anxious and to have worries and concerns though. Some people's are just more extreme than others.

4 minutes ago, Lauren_jos19 said:

@AprilO74I know the feeling! I'm scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, the 8th and I keep second-guessing myself. One minute I'm confident in my decision and the next, I'm like "ehh I don't know" or I see some study or negative comment or something. However, the vast majority of experiences seem to be positive. I think I'm going to kick myself in the butt if I don't go through with it. I think the permanence is what scares me the most and the "unknown." I think it's somewhat normal to be anxious and to have worries and concerns though. Some people's are just more extreme than others.

Ok me too! Exact same! On on pre-op diet now and feeling so hungry and deprived that I'm having cold feet. We must be normal if 3 of us are feeling this way. Maybe it's the hunger talking..lol

Ok me too! Exact same! On on pre-op diet now and feeling so hungry and deprived that I'm having cold feet. We must be normal if 3 of us are feeling this way. Maybe it's the hunger talking..lol

I think it is normal to have those thoughts. I always go back to the comment I hear and see repeatedly “I only wish I had done it sooner.”

33 minutes ago, trailtramper said:

I think it is normal to have those thoughts. I always go back to the comment I hear and see repeatedly “I only wish I had done it sooner.”

Thank you. Just what I needed today!

Thank you. Just what I needed today!

Happy to help. I am glad the million posts I read and the hundreds of YouTube videos I watched are paying off for someone besides just me. I lost a lot of sleep reading and watching. This makes it worth it.

I'm starting to question if this is the right thing to do

I question myself daily, and my husband has been so supportive by telling me hes going to go through it with me and change his diet as well, he has even vowed not to eat in front of me until i can advance my diet. Im a nurse so I am all over the place with the positives and the negatives. But with positive thinking and family/friend support WE CAN DO THIS [emoji6]

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1 hour ago, trailtramper said:

Happy to help. I am glad the million posts I read and the hundreds of YouTube videos I watched are paying off for someone besides just me. I lost a lot of sleep reading and watching. This makes it worth it.

I too have been all over YouTube and a few other websites getting insight and as much information I could find to make my decision on the rest of my life. I choose this because I know in my heart it is something that will help me help myself.

I too have been all over YouTube and a few other websites getting insight and as much information I could find to make my decision on the rest of my life. I choose this because I know in my heart it is something that will help me help myself.

I am glad I am not the only one. I feel the same way. Some people on MFP were discouraging someone yesterday, and told her to come here. She made me think about why I am so sure. I truly believe it is because I have spent so much time preparing, mostly by absorbing information from those who have been through it and the doctors who have witnessed it all.

Hey guys can I say struggles...... lol I started my preop diet today. I thought I could’ve done 3 weeks but of course I failed but I’m not this time around. I’m just starting my first drink of the day protein Isopure and I don’t like it and it won’t go down.... how am I going I do this???? I’m going to Costco to get premier protein shakes because everyone well most people seem to love those so hopefully I will too. Surgery 11/20 I don’t care how I make it but I’m going to make it! Good luck to all sleevers who are having surgery this week! I’ll be praying for everything to go great for you guys!!

Morning, I'm having my gastric sleeve on the 12th. I'm struggling a little with the protein shakes. When I add frozen strawberries to my costco premier protein it helps alot. I'm excited and nervous.

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31 minutes ago, Maryvsg87 said:

Hey guys can I say struggles...... lol I started my preop diet today. I thought I could’ve done 3 weeks but of course I failed but I’m not this time around. I’m just starting my first drink of the day Protein Isopure and I don’t like it and it won’t go down.... how am I going I do this???? I’m going to costco to get Premier Protein shakes because everyone well most people seem to love those so hopefully I will too. Surgery 11/20 I don’t care how I make it but I’m going to make it! Good luck to all sleevers who are having surgery this week! I’ll be praying for everything to go great for you guys!!

The Premier Protein Shakes are good. I am on my last day of them then clear liquids all day tomorrow and surgery Wednesday the 8th. The hardest part is the first 2-3 days after that it get easier. At the moment i have no urge for regular food.

19 minutes ago, needguidence101 said:

Morning, I'm having my gastric sleeve on the 12th. I'm struggling a little with the Protein Shakes. When I add frozen strawberries to my costco Premier Protein it helps alot. I'm excited and nervous.

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My nut said it was ok to put sugar free Torani syrups in my shakes. It saved my life. I bought raspberry and hazelnut flavors (I found them at Smart and Final).