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Hello,

I'm Dave from Indiana and I'm a couple of month's out from surgery. I've been approved, but still have a couple of hoops to jump through and my son's graduation at the end of May to deal with before hitting the table.

I'm a former Surgical Tech, so I kind of know what I'm getting into surgically wise, but lifestyle wise it scares the hell outa me... Anyone who wants to hold a cowardly lion's hand and give him courage and encouragement are more than welcome. I'm starting out at 6'1" and 340 and would really like to hit 200-220 before it's all over....

I hope that everyone is having success and all the weightloss that they are wanting.. Please drop by just to say hey.....

Dave..

Dave,

I know how you are feeling....I felt the same way before I had the surgery. I have no regrets at all...I do still miss soda but I am hoping as more time goes by that will get less or go away totally. It has been hard doing the 3 meals 4oz each one and no drinking 30 min before, during and 30 min after. I still feel this was totally worth it and am looking forward to a more active lifestyle.

Tif

Who would ever think surgery would be the easy part??? But the fact is, for this it is. The lifestyle part is hell to master, but can be done. This board and its people are great, so welcome!

Dave, the surgery is really about a tenth of what you worry it will be. Afterwards, you'll feel pretty darned good in a matter of days. I won't lie, not everyday is perfect, but with my band, I know that I will consistently lose and not feel like I'm going it "bare knuckles". You'll find a lot of support on this forum and you'll also find people who have probably experienced anything that could come up for you. So ask your questions! And, more importantly, be reassured that while this is indeed life changing, you'll go through some steps.... liquid post-op diet; then mushy foods; then adding regular foods. And by the time you're back to regular foods consistently, you'll be starting a lifetime of better choices.

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum.:smile:

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Gail

Pre-Op/Current/Goal

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Hey Dave I am right there with you. I am working through the process, and probably a couple mos out myself. I know for me that this is the only way I can lose weight, I have tried all the diets, have lost over 100lbs 3 times in my life but each time it came back with more... I am 48 now and it is affecting my health, and I have no choice. I wish I had been able to do this years ago. But hang in there, most everyone on here if you look at the percentages are happy with the results. My dear friend had it done 8 mos ago and told me honestly she would do it again. So it is the right choice, just a scary one.

Well thanks all for the encouragement. Like I said I think the headgames are going to mess with me the most. Also the fact that the past couple of surgeries that I had I knew everyone in the O.R. one of the perks or working in there.. (or not especially when a cath was involved).. kinda embarassing.... But anyway I've got a couple of classes on the 22nd of this month, then one the 6th of May and then the pre-op class and knife time...I want plently of Versaid!!!! But seriously... thanks a bunch...

Yikes, I think I am glad I dont work in the OR, I would also find that a bit intimidating! Good luck and let us know how you do.