Hi all, my gastric bypass surgery is Wednesday, June 3rd. I am currently doing my 7 days of liquids pre-op and while I am super stoked to start a new journey to a healthier, thinner me, I am also a little scared. I have some self doubt creeping into my brain. Anyone experiencing the same feelings?
Excited and scared all at the same time
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WWWindy
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Me, too. I don't yet have the surgery date. My surgeon is swamped with work so it may be a bit.
I am also excited and scared. I can diet. But can I follow a new eating plan forever? What if I fail? That all scares me.
I am so excited to get this show on the road. My excitement trumps my scared.
We can do it, LDM. We wouldn't even be starting this journey unless we had faith in ourselves and faith in our friends to help us. Even if it is down deep inside. Just reach for it when the fear starts. It will be there.
I am also excited and scared. I can diet. But can I follow a new eating plan forever? What if I fail? That all scares me.
I am so excited to get this show on the road. My excitement trumps my scared.
We can do it, LDM. We wouldn't even be starting this journey unless we had faith in ourselves and faith in our friends to help us. Even if it is down deep inside. Just reach for it when the fear starts. It will be there.
3momchaos
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My surgery is a few months away, and there are times when I ask myself, “Do I really want to do this?” I usually ask myself that while I’m eating a donut or after pizza LOL But the answer every time is YES I DO! Not only do I want to do this, I need to do this! My health, physical and mental, depend on a major change, and I am ready! If I could go in tomorrow, I 100% would.
missdarmitage
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It is a scary time, but as one talking from the other side.... it's totally worth it! It is the absolute best decision I ever made for myself. I only wish I had done it sooner. There are still times I get cravings (especially donuts!!!!) and I have allowed myself two whole donut holes since surgery 9 months ago. That is more than plenty now. Because you alter the way you eat before and after the surgery, your body thrives on the good food you are eating. When I have caved and had the donut holes, even though they are so small compared to what I used to eat, it is more than enough to make me feel horrible. My body does not handle the junk very well any more. I crave the healthy things now which I would never have eaten before surgery. When I want pizza, I either make a chicken crust or buy a cauliflower crust and cover it with sweet peppers, banana peppers, turkey pepperoni, some siracha, turkey bacon bits, and olives (BTW, cheese pizza was all I would eat before surgery).
It is very scary to think you can't give up the foods you love now. But you may not love them as much afterwards. And even if you do (like me and donuts), you learn to eat it in moderation. You can definitely do this.
It is very scary to think you can't give up the foods you love now. But you may not love them as much afterwards. And even if you do (like me and donuts), you learn to eat it in moderation. You can definitely do this.
Brenda2010
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I couldn't agree more. With time, you will adopt a new normal and wish you had done this sooner!
It feels like I can finally be myself after trying to fade in the background the first 44 years of my life! I didn't realize how much I'd been hiding behind my insecurities & disappointment in myself.
It feels like I can finally be myself after trying to fade in the background the first 44 years of my life! I didn't realize how much I'd been hiding behind my insecurities & disappointment in myself.
Thank you all so much for your advice, words of encouragement and support. I am totally committed to making this journey successful. I am not saying I won't have tough days or won't give in to negative thoughts once in a while. I am realistic about this and know that I will have to give 100 %. I am already telling myself that sweets will make me really sick. I hope that if I keep that up, by the time I am able to try something sweet and junky, I won't have any interest. I am so relieved there are others out there that are willing to be supportive. Please know that I will be here to be supportive to all of you, as well. I started my protein rich liquid diet and the Premier Protein shakes make me really nauseated. I was going to go buy something else, but then I thought...no, just keep drinking them. The nausea isn't horrible, just annoying and it is keeping me from thinking about food at all! lol
Brenda2010
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