I’m 17 days from surgery and I’m starting to get nervous! What helped everyone?

[Gigi2376]

I’m 40 years old and I have always struggled with my weight. Since COVID hit I have gained even more weight which is what put me on this path to get the Bariatric Sleeve surgery. My sister had it 7 years ago and has done well and kept her weight off! I feel like I have failed every other diet because once I go off of them I just gain the weight back and then some so I’m starting to worry that I’m going to fail at this too. Is there anyone else that has felt this way and how did you get through it? Does anyone have any tips on how to be successful in this journey? I would greatly appreciate any of your awesome advice! Thanks in advance!

 

[Gigi2376]

Wow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is AMAZING!! I am going to take every word of it to heart!

 

[txmomof3]

Welcome to the group! As Diane has said, WLS is a big step and we have all had the same worries and concerns that we are going to mess up or revert back to our same bad habits. That is actually a step in a positive direction -- acknowledging that there was a problem in the first place and knowing to watch for the habits. If you read back in old posts - I think everyone here has had the same worries either before or after surgery, we are all human and afraid of failure, we are all here to help support and encourage each other. Good Luck on your upcoming surgery!

 

[JudyNY]

I couldn't say it better than Diane, that was a great post!

Welcome to the group Gigi, I wish you much success!

 

[Kathi_S]

Welcome to the group Gigi! I agree, Diane says it best. I think being worried about failing will help to keep you from on track. Don't let your guard down, keep tracking your food, pay attention to what you eat and why you are eating it. You can do this!

 

[Redy2Live58]

I’m 40 years old and I have always struggled with my weight. Since COVID hit I have gained even more weight which is what put me on this path to get the Bariatric Sleeve surgery. My sister had it 7 years ago and has done well and kept her weight off! I feel like I have failed every other diet because once I go off of them I just gain the weight back and then some so I’m starting to worry that I’m going to fail at this too. Is there anyone else that has felt this way and how did you get through it? Does anyone have any tips on how to be successful in this journey? I would greatly appreciate any of your awesome advice! Thanks in advance!

Im sure by now you have had your surgery, I pray everything is going well for you. I had gastric sleeve surgery on june 4 2021. I'm doing well 47 pounds down.

 

[Gigi2376]

Thank you all so much! I really appreciate knowing that I am not alone in how I’m feeling and look forward to talking with all of you more the closer I get to my surgery and goals! Thank you again!!

 

[KarenWV]

Thank you all so much! I really appreciate knowing that I am not alone in how I’m feeling and look forward to talking with all of you more the closer I get to my surgery and goals! Thank you again!!

I had gastric bypass, so my experiences are a bit different from what you'll go through. Your bariatric team will give you the plan specific to your needs. We cannot give medical advice of course, but many past threads deal with our own journeys and might help answer many of your questions.

Drinking small sips of water throughout the day may be one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself, plus walking/movement bit by bit daily as you build up your endurance. No marathons yet!

Small victories are so satisfying, and remember that this tool will help ease your body hunger and allow you to readjust your head hunger. Best of luck on your journey.

 

[TraceyT]

Hi Gigi!

I had RNY 1/22/2020 and I wrote in a journal daily since my first doctor visit in July 2019. I still journal daily. It's helped me greatly since the beginning. I hold a question and answer information meeting twice a month at the surgical center where my surgical team is. I think talking to people who have been through the process can be helpful to people starting down the same path.

I'd also suggest reading through the past posts - they are filled with ideas, suggestions, comments and a lot of really good information.

 

[JudyNY]

Good for you Tracey! And it is great hearing from you!