I feel I am starting to rethink If I should even do this surgery. I guess it is nerves. But it is also doubt if I am able to do what needs to be done. I can use any encouragement, advice, tips, recipes, snacks, how you yourself survived the pre and post op situations. We had a hiccup with me having to get a Colonoscopy/Endoscopy because of my diverticulitis. So it pushed us back about 2 1/2 months to get me to the pre op appt. And I guess in that time I stopped being focused on the big day so I feel like I am just lost. Thank you all for any advice you would like to share. God bless.

I experienced the same thing pre-op. I was really nervous about if I was making the right decision for myself, but now that I'm four months post op the only thing I regret is not having the surgery sooner! After years of trying weight-loss with diet and exercise and not seeing any results, choosing surgery was the best thing I could've done for myself. Typically, at least for me, the surgeon gives you a booklet with a recommended diet to follow, follow that to best of your ability! During the liquid stages, have your favorite broths ready and during the soft stage, I loved eating ricotta bakes because they reminded me of lasagnas lol

Good luck on your weigh loss journey!!

@nervy Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that you are doing great post op. That is encouraging. I have faith that everything will go smoothly and nerves are to be expected. And congratulations on your journey going so well for you! Best wishes and God bless 🙂

I’m two days post-op from a One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (aka “Mini Bypass”), and while this process took about four years (NHS England), I’d say just take each day as it comes. Like nervy mentioned, most bariatric programs will give some sort of information booklet to prepare for surgery which might include lifestyle changes and food plans or suggestions to help adapt into post-op life, like adequate hydration, healthier food choices, and incorporating enjoyable movement/exercise.

I think often looking at the “big picture” can feel a bit overwhelming, but taking it day by day or even meal by meal I can be less stressful.

My current post-op life seems to revolve around scheduling times to eat puréed meals and getting my fluids in, alongside the medication timings. Hoping I’ll get the hang of things in the next few days. ☺️

You can do this! 🙏💕

@Bari_Hopeful Great advice! It's all unknown until it happens which makes things harder to comprehend. And you are correct, I absolutely can do this!! Positive mind set goes a long way. I think another main concern of mine is having food prepared to snack and eat so I don't chance getting too hungry and eating too fast or too much. I just need to do more research on those things as well as talking with helpful caring people who are willing to share with me. So thank you so much! Best wishes on your journey and God bless ❤️

Just like Nervy, I also was really nervous about if I was making the right decision for myself, I had actually considered surgery 4 years ago but backed out about halfway. Once my health was in danger is when I had to considered it again. The days leading up to the surgery were so nerve wrecking that I was almost ready to throw in the towel again, but now but now a year out, I'm glad I took the leap.

I won't say that it's easy, some days, you will miss being able to eat your favorite foods without any restrictions, but it helped that I had a great support team in my family, my mom prepped so much broth for me, and my brother became my gym buddy so that I wouldn't feel embarrassed to go on my own. I had to create and recreate a schedule to eat, drink and take my vitamins, to fit my lifestyle, but once I got it down, it almost feels second nature.

Good luck, you got this!

@Bambi150 Thank you for sharing your story! I am definitely going through with it no matter what my nerves say because my back needs a break. I am praying that once I get this going hopefully my everyday living in chronic pain will ease some. With Fibromalgia, Spinal stenosis and degenerative joint every pound lost will count. My outlook on how bright my future looks with this surgery is what is going to pull me to the finish line. And all my glory goes to God. I will absolutely be ok. Many blessings for you in your continued journey!! 🫶

I was also so nervous. For me I found myself almost mourning food in a way. I was so hung up on "I'll never be able to eat a ribeye and baked potato and enjoy food again." Well I do enjoy food still and I still eat a portion of a ribeye and like a 1/3 of a baked potato when the mood strikes. I deprive myself of nothing I truly want (in moderation/ small portions)

Before surgery I was on every diet/ plan out there. I never stuck to anything. Eventually one day I'd give up, return to old habits, stop exercising, stop eating the right things. The #1 best part of surgery is it FORCES YOU to stay on track (atleast the first few years)