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Hi All! This is my first post, however I am not new to this website, I have been searching this site and the web and reading books for months now! I just cannot make up my mind on whether to get the sleeve or not and I am driving myself crazy!! One day I'm all for it, the next day I think there is no way I could do it. I have almost completed all of the requirements set by my insurance company, my info will be submitted for approval in a couple of weeks and I'm still unsure. I'm not scared of the surgery and immediate recovery, I guess I'm more worried about the long lasting effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, not being able to drink with my meals, no soda etc... Most people seem happy that they did it. I just really want to know what the lasting side effects are, aside from the obvious of eating less and exercising more how will my life change after getting the sleeve?? Is this a normal way to feel at this stage? Or am I just overthinking the whole thing? I would greatly appreciate your thoughts in helping me make this big decision once and for all!

Hi again, I'm back! I just wanted to let you all know that not only did I make up my mind, but I have a date of July 10th! My insurance approval came back, I scheduled my surgery, and suddenly everything seems to be progressing so fast! I really am getting excited. The date is quickly approaching and I will be starting my pre-op diet on June 26th. I actually had lost a few pounds when I first started my research back in January, however now that I have a date I seem to be eating more than ever! Has this happened to anyone else? Is this considered a "Food Funeral"? I have told a few co-workers and friends about my decision and all have been supportive. I was even fortunate enough to find a co-worker that is getting the sleeve just 3 weeks after I am! My toughest critic is my Mom, she does NOT want me to do this! Fortunately, we have a great relationship, we have discussed it plenty, but at this point we have pretty much just agreed to disagree.

July 10th!

I'm scheduled for July 10th! If you can figure out how to friend me please do so. I definitely want some friends to go thru this experience with and it will be here very quickly!

Thank you all so much for your thoughtful responses! I have to admit that some of the vomiting comments concern me a bit, however it seems as if you are all very happy with the choice you have made regardless of any side effect you may have. I really tried to think about what I was so scared of and I think part of it is feeling like I will have to defend my decision to have surgery. Not telling people is just not an option for me, I feel the need to be very upfront and honest with people if they ask about weight loss, but I don't want to deal with negative comments, opinions, etc... I think I will just have to toughen up if I decide to go ahead with the surgery! I'll keep you posted on my decision! Thanks again!