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I got my call after my insurance approved everything on Thursday, and they told me its the 29th. Pre-op diet starts Wed. I didn't sleep all night. And again last night. I'm not so nervous about the pain of surgery or complications as I am about the fear of giving up food. I will have to face my fears in 3 days with the post-op diet.

I'm actually in therapy right now. My insurance made me go & I ended up continuing to see her. I realize that without therapy I may not succeed. She is helping me recognize real hunger opposed to head hunger. And when I have a craving to let it pass. Also, what causes my cravings. Learning what a trigger is. And, I dont know what my triggers are yet, but I hope I find out within the next 2 weeks cause my surgery date is almost here.

My Mother keeps telling me that if I could handle the pain of the C-Section I can handle this surgery (she has not has WLS). But, I to read things on here that freak me out!!! I sometimes hope that I have some sort of advantage since I'm only 29 but, I've abused my body for 29 years & I cant keep up with my 55yr old Mother. I'm not concerned about the pain as much as I am concerned that once I do this, that's it. I cannot go back. I will have to face my fear. I will tell myself the same thing as I did withe the C-Section, "This pain will pass". I often think about people or children who go through Chemo or other surgery's for life threatening illness. And remind yourself that if they can fight, you can fight. This is going to improve your life quality.

No pre surgery weigh in (Thank God). Insurance has approved everything at this point. And, you're right, it's like saying goodbye to an old friend. Its been my life. I suppose its normal for some people, but I feel that all the hard work I put in the last 6 months is going down the drain. I guess I just need to 'get my head out of my ass' (pardon my french)!

Hello Everyone! Maybe I made the wrong decision by waiting so long to look for a site like this. I finally (after 6 months) got my Surgery Date today!! I'm so nervous and scared, and I didn't know if I was making the right choice. Then, I found this site. What a relief to read all of your wonderful & encouraging stories. My liquid diet starts on 02/15/12. Is it odd that there's a part of me that wants to go eat a Big Mac?? I of course know I shouldn't but I cant help but think I will never taste one again. I also have a HUGE fear of not drinking soda. I love it with all my heart ( diet of course). I've read numerous things this evening about the post-op pain.... Are there any Moms out there that can give some tips? I have a 16 month old...who NEVER stops, and Im a little worried I wont be able to keep up with her after the surgery. I also have to be back to work in 2weeks. Does that seem too soon?? Thanks for any feedback!

Thanks for the input. Im really nervous but everyone on here seems so positive. Congratulations on your weight loss. I also have a desk job so if I can be back in one week that would be wonderful ( I'm not getting paid for the time off...gotta pay the bills!)