Hello all.

Yesterday I started my pre-op diet. Surgery is set for 10/8. I guess this thing is really happening. I'm a little nervous about some things like the anesthesia, post-op diet, stuck food/dumping, loose skin, etc. I find that this forum helps but it also can be a little scary. Until finding my way to this site, I was unaware of the chances of post-op depression from missing food. That does not sound like fun.

Regardless, I'm here and going through with it. My main reason is quality of life as I age. I'm 48 and know if I don't lose weight I'll be facing some major health issues as I get older.

Thanks for letting me vent. I have faith that it will turn it fine but won't be easy.

It will be fine. Don’t sweat the small stuff because honestly, skin can be removed, hair grows back and food will always be there. The food is just a choice; a choice you have to make. No one isn’t saying you can’t ever eat your fave food again. You just can’t have them fried, or can’t have them 4x/week; you can’t indulge in a pint of ice cream etc.

Heck, you may no longer crave your fave foods! And that’s a good thing. The journey is different for everyone. Substitute your food addiction with clothes shopping; that’s what I did ??

good luck on on your journey and keep us updated

Good luck to you. They say it gets easier by the 3rd day. I start mine in 13 days. Surgery on the 16th.

And Good Luck and may it be all you dream of it being.☁?⛅

And the days are getting shorter to your REBITHDAY. May your futures days and Future 50s go well for You and Yours!?