Hello everyone I am new to this app. I will be getting the sleeve this Wednesday and even though I watched several YouTube videos on the sleeve and read some of the forums on here, I am still a tad bit scared, but I know that it will be worth it all once it's all said and done. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to expect and maybe some "Not to do's" I would really appreciate it. I am honestly excited that they have this app. It's refreshing to be able to talk to others on this journey. I look forward to hearing from everyone and meeting new people?.

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Welcome to the site! The people on here are very friendly and supportive.

Tips:

If you're not off caffeine yet, do it immediately. You don't want the caffeine withdrawal headache on top of surgical pain.

After surgery, sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk. These make a HUGE difference, really.

Rest while you can. The Earth will continue to rotate if the laundry gets done a few days late. Be kind to yourself. This is major surgery and your body needs to heal.

Ask for help if you need it. Don't try to do everything yourself.

Best of luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

Welcome to the site! The people on here are very friendly and supportive.
Tips:
If you're not off caffeine yet, do it immediately. You don't want the caffeine withdrawal Headache on top of surgical pain.
After surgery, sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk. These make a HUGE difference, really.
Rest while you can. The Earth will continue to rotate if the laundry gets done a few days late. Be kind to yourself. This is major surgery and your body needs to heal.
Ask for help if you need it. Don't try to do everything yourself.

Best of luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

Thank you so much, I appreciate the advise.... I actually gave up coffee halfway during this journey. I miss it but like you said I rather not deal with the headaches on top of surgery pain. Again, thanks for taking the time to write me and for the awesome advice[emoji4].

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You have any questions, just ask. You won't shock,us, most of us have gone through or are going through the same stages ourselves. So never fear it,is too silly or too trivial, we can and will help. I am a future RnY bypass, no never mind, most of the rules are the same. My compatriot CreekImp us spit on with her tips.
Some I am finding helpful:
Cut down your portion sizes. U am an only child but I ate like I had 7-8 brothers and sisters reaching for,my turkey drumstick.
Slow down your speed of eating, you get no bonus for eating fast, you are not punching a time clock, life gives you more than 5 m8nutes to eat a 6 course meal. And 6 course meals should be a thing of the past anyway. If you slow down, you will be learning to chew each bite multple times instead of bolting it down. I confess, I ate so much and so fast,i didn't know what food tasted like. Now I am beginning to know and some the things taste pretty fine. There were times in the past when I ate until it hurt, I got indigestion or even barfed. I am very greatful those days are behind me. Don't sit in frontof the TV. chomping away. I remember with horror the times I demolished an entire bag of Fritos or Lays Barbeque chips and never even noticed what they tasted like.
If some of my dietary sins horrify you, think how I feel . My PCP still has binge eating on my health record, I have tried getting him tobecpunge it but he won't!
Giving up caffeine is good, and you certainly should do,it but also give up sugar sweetened empty calorie empty food value colas, root beers, soda pop. In fact anything sugar swettened, crackers, cookies, pies, pretzels any thing with snack,in its name.
Sounds like famine and austerity, maybe so but whether you realize it you are,not engaged in a fight for your future life.
Please believe me, where you are going to end up is vastly better than where you are now.
Gosh, you're thinking , what a bossy broad I pulled the chain of here! Yep guess I am. But much of what I'm saying I am reminding myself of as I say it. Oh I am far from perfect. But I am willing to keep trying until I get it,right. I have spent most of my 72years of life eating in a wrong manner, and it is more good luck than good planning haven't died already.
I have looked the Angel of Death in the face and he is an UGLY dude
I get so out of breath a toddler with short stubby legs could outrun me
Every joint in my body hurts and several of them are now artificial.
Every year fewer and fewer of my high school and college friends are alive to talk to. I have a 55th h.s. class reunion coming up. My class numbered over 300, there are 100-150 of us left.
My grandparents, parents, husband and son are dead. My son died suddenly at 31, no not drugs, from a condition my genes may have given him and was never diagnosed. 10 years and I still feel the guilt.
Late diagnosed female Aspergers/autistic. Was raised feeling there was something intrinsically wrong with me, in the days when parents were told if I was a boy I could be ADHD or Autistic since I was a female I was just Weird, Even had relatives tell me to kill myself because of the fact I was no,use to anybody, and now I've outlived them all .
Plenty of excuses to kill myself by overeating, but excuses don't keep you warm at night, they don't prolong or enhance your life span.
So I am reaching,out to bariatric surgery for a tool to help me because I can't do it all alone, I have the will, I have,the determination and after 43 million diet plans that didn't work, gave me no hope of long term success, this is my last best hope and while I have the srength left to grasp it, I shall. And l8ke the Phoenix Bird I shall rise,from the ashes of my,lady and fly strong swift and free as long as my wings can beat against the winds of life. Care to join me? No guarantees other than a chance at future life, but my dear friend, that is Good Enough For Me.

Congrats!

You have any questions, just ask. You won't shock,us, most of us have gone through or are going through the same stages ourselves. So never fear it,is too silly or too trivial, we can and will help. I am a future RnY bypass, no never mind, most of the rules are the same. My compatriot CreekImp us spit on with her tips.
Some I am finding helpful:
Cut down your portion sizes. U am an only child but I ate like I had 7-8 brothers and sisters reaching for,my turkey drumstick.
Slow down your speed of eating, you get no bonus for eating fast, you are not punching a time clock, life gives you more than 5 m8nutes to eat a 6 course meal. And 6 course meals should be a thing of the past anyway. If you slow down, you will be learning to chew each bite multple times instead of bolting it down. I confess, I ate so much and so fast,i didn't know what food tasted like. Now I am beginning to know and some the things taste pretty fine. There were times in the past when I ate until it hurt, I got indigestion or even barfed. I am very greatful those days are behind me. Don't sit in frontof the TV. chomping away. I remember with horror the times I demolished an entire bag of Fritos or Lays Barbeque chips and never even noticed what they tasted like.
If some of my dietary sins horrify you, think how I feel . My PCP still has binge eating on my health record, I have tried getting him tobecpunge it but he won't!
Giving up caffeine is good, and you certainly should do,it but also give up sugar sweetened empty calorie empty food value colas, root beers, soda pop. In fact anything sugar swettened, crackers, cookies, pies, pretzels any thing with snack,in its name.
Sounds like famine and austerity, maybe so but whether you realize it you are,not engaged in a fight for your future life.
Please believe me, where you are going to end up is vastly better than where you are now.
Gosh, you're thinking , what a bossy broad I pulled the chain of here! Yep guess I am. But much of what I'm saying I am reminding myself of as I say it. Oh I am far from perfect. But I am willing to keep trying until I get it,right. I have spent most of my 72years of life eating in a wrong manner, and it is more good luck than good planning haven't died already.
I have looked the Angel of Death in the face and he is an UGLY dude
I get so out of breath a toddler with short stubby legs could outrun me
Every joint in my body hurts and several of them are now artificial.
Every year fewer and fewer of my high school and college friends are alive to talk to. I have a 55th h.s. class reunion coming up. My class numbered over 300, there are 100-150 of us left.
My grandparents, parents, husband and son are dead. My son died suddenly at 31, no not drugs, from a condition my genes may have given him and was never diagnosed. 10 years and I still feel the guilt.
Late diagnosed female Aspergers/autistic. Was raised feeling there was something intrinsically wrong with me, in the days when parents were told if I was a boy I could be ADHD or Autistic since I was a female I was just Weird, Even had relatives tell me to kill myself because of the fact I was no,use to anybody, and now I've outlived them all .
Plenty of excuses to kill myself by overeating, but excuses don't keep you warm at night, they don't prolong or enhance your life span.
So I am reaching,out to bariatric surgery for a tool to help me because I can't do it all alone, I have the will, I have,the determination and after 43 million diet plans that didn't work, gave me no hope of long term success, this is my last best hope and while I have the srength left to grasp it, I shall. And l8ke the Phoenix Bird I shall rise,from the ashes of my,lady and fly strong swift and free as long as my wings can beat against the winds of life. Care to join me? No guarantees other than a chance at future life, but my dear friend, that is Good Enough For Me.

Thank you so much, I enjoyed reading your comment. Being stern is always good, I am the same way with myself (most of the time). I wish you the best of luck on your journey. You made it this far, keep up the good work and thank you so much for the advice and welcoming [emoji4].

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Congrats!

Thank you!!!!

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