I am day 2 in liquid diet pre-op and having second thoughts. I know it's just food addiction and fear of surgery talking but I am determined to continue on.

Did anyone else have this issue? What did you do to change thought pattern? Is this surgery (sleeve) worth it?

It is worth it be strong...long road a head but well worth your health

When I doubted my decision I would remind myself what surgery means for my future and how I'll be much more healthy soon. Hugs!

Oh hun ur going to have more doubts after surgery but when you start seeing the results you will be happy. I’m only a week post op and whined and had buyers remorse probably the first 4 days because I wanted to eat but wasn’t hungry. Emotions all over the place. But today at my post op appointment Im down 18lbs in a week. (Drastic i know but I’m super restricted) but listen getting on that scale and seeing 301 made it worth it. Just push through and remember why you started. Come on here everyday and complain don’t give up!

HW- 336
SW- 319 (8/28)
CW- 301 (9/5)

3 hours ago, DetDet said:

I am day 2 in liquid diet pre-op and having second thoughts. I know it's just food addiction and fear of surgery talking but I am determined to continue on.

Did anyone else have this issue? What did you do to change thought pattern? Is this surgery (sleeve) worth it?

I had my sleeve surgery on August 17, 2018. I ended up having to stay in the hospital for 5 days due to issues from the anesthesia. After coming home it was really difficult for me to still eat. The protein shakes made me sick so I had to switch to protein powder and almond milk. It's been a huge struggle, however; I'm taking it one day at a time. The one thing that they don't tell you in all the classes and appointments is that your emotions will be all over the place. You will cry at the littlest things or get frustrated and angry and go through the stage where you will be saying "why did I do this". It does get better.

Well now I am on to the squishy stage and starting to eat real food, however; I am afraid to eat. I can't tell if I'm full or not. Anyone have any suggestions or advise on how to tell if you are full. The only thing that I found out was if you get the hiccups while your eating it's your tummy saying stop no more food.

I had my sleeve surgery on August 17, 2018. I ended up having to stay in the hospital for 5 days due to issues from the anesthesia. After coming home it was really difficult for me to still eat. The Protein Shakes made me sick so I had to switch to Protein Powder and almond milk. It's been a huge struggle, however; I'm taking it one day at a time. The one thing that they don't tell you in all the classes and appointments is that your emotions will be all over the place. You will cry at the littlest things or get frustrated and angry and go through the stage where you will be saying "why did I do this". It does get better.
Well now I am on to the squishy stage and starting to eat real food, however; I am afraid to eat. I can't tell if I'm full or not. Anyone have any suggestions or advise on how to tell if you are full. The only thing that I found out was if you get the hiccups while your eating it's your tummy saying stop no more food.

Thank you!

I didn't think about the hiccups. I've been getting them on this liquid diet.

Oh hun ur going to have more doubts after surgery but when you start seeing the results you will be happy. I’m only a week post op and whined and had buyers remorse probably the first 4 days because I wanted to eat but wasn’t hungry. Emotions all over the place. But today at my post op appointment Im down 18lbs in a week. (Drastic i know but I’m super restricted) but listen getting on that scale and seeing 301 made it worth it. Just push through and remember why you started. Come on here everyday and complain don’t give up!

HW- 336
SW- 319 (8/28)
CW- 301 (9/5)

That's awesome. Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it. :-)

10 hours ago, DetDet said:

I am day 2 in liquid diet pre-op and having second thoughts. I know it's just food addiction and fear of surgery talking but I am determined to continue on.

Did anyone else have this issue? What did you do to change thought pattern? Is this surgery (sleeve) worth it?

Can't really speak to the surgery's "worth" without knowing your stats. But overall, WLS is "worth it" when the risk of not having the surgery is higher than having the surgery.

Everyone is going to have some second thoughts, reservations, fears, anxieties, etc over a major surgery, that's 100% normal. Just keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you want the surgery.

Can't really speak to the surgery's "worth" without knowing your stats. But overall, WLS is "worth it" when the risk of not having the surgery is higher than having the surgery.

Everyone is going to have some second thoughts, reservations, fears, anxieties, etc over a major surgery, that's 100% normal. Just keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you want the surgery.

Hi Matt. I am day 4 of pre op diet and i can totally relate to your feelings. This week i am on 3 shakes and a meal. I find myself counting down to dinner. My anxiety over the surgery is through the roof. I rely alot on my wife who is my biggest support person and i have a wonderful therapist who helps process my feelings.

On 9/5/2018 at 5:48 PM, DetDet said:

I am day 2 in liquid diet pre-op and having second thoughts. I know it's just food addiction and fear of surgery talking but I am determined to continue on.

Did anyone else have this issue? What did you do to change thought pattern? Is this surgery (sleeve) worth it?

Yes, your emotions will be all over the place. A good friend of mine also had sleeve sugery and she is a nurse. She told me as you loose fat it releases hormone and she also said it will be for the next few months. Take it one day at a time. Before you know it you will be time for squishy foods. Hang in there. You got this.

I'm on day 3 of the 7 day liquid diet. I just keep reminding myself that this is for my future self and that without doing this I won't have much of a chance at a quality life. I'm quite proud that I haven't gotten my hangry tongue out yet. Its a battle but we can do it!