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I was actually depressed and scared a few weeks after surgery, I sort of panicked! I think it was just getting out of the habit of using food as my comfort. Once the weight started dropping and I realized food wasn't my best buddy after all, I started to feel alot better. NO REGRETS!!!!!! Just give yourself some time to adjust and you'll be great!

But wait, Anne, it hasnt even been 3 months yet??!!!???

I just saw this post Anne, Im so happy for you! I worked new years eve and i think thats the first time ive really noticed the difference in my energy. I can't believe all the extra weight we used to carry around with us, it scares me now! Happy New Year to you and your family!!!!!

LISTEN TO ME! I am 3 weeks out and just now slowly feeling better! I cried every night for the first 2 weeks thinking maybe a made a mistake and now its too late! I was so depressed I thought I needed to go on meds! I also hate change! You sound EXACTLY like I did. The ONLY thing that helped me was support from a few fam members and reading this board. I wish I couldve just slept the first month away! I promise you the first month is the hardest, and each day it gets a little better. Read read read! You are not alone. Stay strong!

What an awesome post! Thank You!!!!

Anne, i had some greek yogurt yesterday and the had the runs ALL NITE LONG!!! BAD GIRL!!!!! just thought Id share! Also, I tried to go back to work yesterday and I was NOT READY. I took a few more days off. Im so bored at home tho. How have you been feeling?

Anne, you are doing amazing!!!!!!!!!!! You rock! P.S.haha...im a dinosaur running over a bridge!!! lol.

Anne its me, your sleeve sister!!!!! Love your pic by the way! I wanted to thank you for all the encouragement you've given me. Where are you on the eating? Im so bored with the broth and protein shakes I want to shoot myself! Have you weighed yourself yet? I have had the post-op blues but am trying to be positive. I return to work on Friday and I am nervous. I figure if I can't handle it, I'll take more time off, right? lol. miss you.

Hey Anne, sorry I havent gotten back to you! I am coming alone and my flight gets in at 11:15 but i wont hold you guys up too long as I have no checked baggage! I'm still freaked out, but its coming so fast I really dont have time! See you soon!

OK! I booked my surgery for Oct 11 with Dr. Aceves. I decided to go with him bc of all the amazing reviews I have heard and all the research I have done. I was feeling so stoked and ready, and now.....I AM FREAKING TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not bc of anything to do with Mexico, or going alone, or the money or anything logistical like that...just bc of the surgery itself. I am in my mid-thirties and have never had ANY SURGERY BEFORE! I HAVE NEVER EVEN BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL! I do know however, that if I dont do this, I will eventually spend alot of time in a hospital bc of my horrible eating habits over the last 25 years. My luck is gonna run out. That is something i tell myself but right now, its isnt helping! I'm scared of the IV (how long is it in there for?), Im scared of the drains being pulled out (yikes!), Im scared I wont sleep or I wont get enough pain meds (geek!) Im scared Im gonna cry like a baby.... I need some reassurance before i chicken out like a LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously. Am I the only freak who feels (felt) like this????

Thanks guys!!!! I spoke yesterday to a close friend who had gastric bypass last year, which i thought might be even scarier (lol) and she was THRILLED I chose to book my sleeve! She said it was absolutely the BEST decision she has ever made and if she could do anything over again it would be to have gotten it sooner. She also said the pain was minimal and I know for a fact she was prbly more scared than I am!!!!! YAY!

Hi! I am new here and I am looking to book my surgery with Dr. Kelly in TJ. I have heard alot of good things about Trish and Dr. Kelly, and I want to book directly with her. Does anyone have her number or a website I can visit? Also, does anyone know how soon he books, I want to get 'er done, STAT!!!!! lol Thanks!

Thanks!!!!!

Thanks Kelly, I already did a few weeks ago, helped me make my decision!!!