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46 Yo Female. Hillsborough, NJ
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I made a decision to have the gastric sleeve...
I made a decision to have the gastric sleeve surgery. I am nervous. I need to do it for my health. My knee is bad and my BP is up now. I've always been overweight. My biggest worry is getting thru the 1st month post op. Very scared. I am not able to exercise much due to my knees. Recently I can barely pUT on my shoes. I can't wait to be healthy I'm 5 11 and 215lbs. Can't wait for my body to transform.
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November 22, 2015
I feel the same way! Im so scared to get through that first month. I am so scared to go from always wanting to eat to not being able to eat much ! UGGG this struggle is so real! My surgery is scheduled for some time in February because I had to work with a Nutritionist for three months before surgery. Im starting to talk myself out of it.
November 23, 2015
OverWonderful, do not talk yourself out of it!!! I was a huge boredom eater---I would eat all the time for no other reason than being bored. If I was hungry I'd eat and eat and eat. I could put away a serious amount of food in one sitting. I too was worried what would happen when I was bored and wanted to eat after the sleeve, only to find that I don't have those feelings anymore. I am almost never hungry. The first couple weeks after the surgery were the hardest as my stomach and brain adjusted (they were out of sync, with my brain thinking my stomach was the same old giant sack, and my stomach protesting that it wasn't) but by rigorously following my doctor's instructions, those couple weeks passed quickly and before I knew it I stopped being hungry for things that I shouldn't eat. And voila! 7 months later I'm down 98 pounds, which is just about 40% of what I used to weigh! Best thing ever. It's no struggle to eat very little when you're not hungry for more! The sleeve was the best weight loss tool I've ever used. Feel free to check out my profile to see my journey. :)
November 23, 2015
I'm not talking myself out of it. I was there 2 weeks ago and then found 2 people that had it done 1 to 2 years ago and both were completely satisfied and happy with results and are living a vary happy life. Didn't regret it at all. I feel much better after talking with someone who's been through it. I suggest you try to do the same. I'm in Tuesday morning and I'm not looking back just looking forward to a healthier me.
November 26, 2015
I had mine done in August I too was scared but all that worry was for nothing I've never been happier I've lost 26kgs to date the first month was the easy bit I've never exercised in my life now I find that I'm a gym junkie I too have a bad knee and a really bad back and neck but the more weight I drop the easier it becomes I should I've had the op years ago best decision of my life
November 28, 2015
I know what u mean
But don't be scared and let's try to stay positive I made my decision too so Good luck and let's enjoy the ride
But don't be scared and let's try to stay positive I made my decision too so Good luck and let's enjoy the ride
UPDATED FROM kelley2469
11 days pre
Pre surgical testing done!
Now 12 days pre-op. I had my last test today and should be,cleared for surgery now. Getting excited I'm so ready for a life change.
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November 15, 2015
I'll only have 7 days off from work after surgery. Has anyone done that and how did it go?
UPDATED FROM kelley2469
1 day pre
2 days before surgery
Wanted to get a photo out 2 days before my surgery. A bit nervous and tomorrow I start on clear liquids. I know my decision is the right one so I'm doing my best not to worry and stay positive. Tuesday at 7 30 am I'll be prepped for surgery and hope to be home by late afrernoob, evening. Wish me luck!
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November 22, 2015
Haha horrible photos. Hope the next ones start to get better. By I almost can't even walk my knee is,so bad so hopefully by summer I can have my knee reolaced. Need to drop 50 lbs min so its safe for knee replacement. I tried everything and surrender to sleeve surgery as my best option
November 24, 2015
I, too, have to have my knees replaced! I am 100 lbs overweight. My sleeve date ims Dec. 2nd! I am very scared about the 1st month. But, like everyone says, you get thru it and before you know it, you're on a schedule and you continuously lose weight. Good luck to you, and please post your post-op comments on how you're doing!
November 22, 2015
Good luck with your surgery! Don't be scared, the first month will be over before you know it! I barely remember much of the first month. I remember mainly hating the liquid diet, and the struggle to find a protein shake that I liked, and that the pain and recovery wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I was off all pain meds less than a week after surgery.
November 23, 2015
Hi Kelley! Good luck with your transformation! I will follow you and I am excited for you to see how you transform!
Hi there, welcome to the WLS community!
Good luck with your upcomign surgery, I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
We have a very active Sleeve Forum, if you're looking for support. There are hundreds of other sleevers in there and we're all on the same journey.
You should also check out the links below to some guides, which may help you prepare.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Guide
Food Survival Guide
Nutritional Guide
Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.