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Im almost three weeks out and ive been to the movies twice since surgery. Preop i would have popcorn, a slurpee, sometimes nachos. And let me tell you. When i went in both times I was dying to just buy what i use to buy and just taste them! But i didnt. The first time it was during my first week post op and i just took my jello and water as snacks. The second time which was yesterday i just had water and a protein shake. It was hard believe me. But after a while i got so into the movie. It didnt even faze me.

Hi guys! Im about a little over 2 weeks post op and i feel like i am not handling my "meals" and my liquids well! Theres not enough hours in the day! I started purees today.....okay while writing that I wanted to slap myself in the forehead and tell myself to chill and give myself time to get the flow of things. Lol. But seriously, I had one egg this morning with cheese and a bit of chopped ham and had half of it for a snack later on in the day. I had a bite or two of tuna and then split a small container of canned mandarins for snack and dinner. And on top of that I drank as much Water as i could. Im still sipping now.... But damn! Getting in everything I need is like a full time job! Lol How did you guys plan yourselves better to actually have your 5-6 meals a day and the fluids without exploding?! At some point I feel like my little tummy is expanding with all the liquids im trying to get in. Any advice on how you did it? How you paced yourself?

Hahah! Yessss gotta get that protein in!!! Thanks!!!

I just started purees and i kind of stopped talking shakes. But i think I am going to add those back in for a while longer!

I think Im going to start setting alarms too! I am always drinking water and have water with me. But its still a struggle lol. We will make it work somehow!

And im freaking out. I wasnt feeling nervous until I got the call this afternoon that I need to report at the hospital at 6am tomorrow. Surgery is at 7:30am. Now Im full of butterflies and anxious. ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!! I need to pack my bag and calm myself down. Lol. Wish me luck everyone!!!! I'll see ya on the other side! Wise words and tips are most definitely welcomed right now.

Dont worry! I was thinking the exact same thing during my almost year wait!!! It will come soon! Im having surgery in Jersey. Englewood hospital. But Im from NYC. So itll be a bit of a drive there. Thank you!!! I am trying to remind myself too. Tell myself this is going to change my life in the best way!

Me too!!! I dont think ill get any sleep tonight. Where are you having surgery?

Im actually going to have my last meal tomorrow night. And im thinking about it too! I have surgery Tuesday and Im on a one day liquid diet the day before.

I'm 25 too and I am having surgery June 28th!!! Soooooo nervous! My entire family is super supportive but I still would like to connect with buddies that can actually understand whats going on because they are going through it. Im from NYC, btw! Where are ya'll from?? @@JLynn24 @@allifay

Im on the 28th!!! Getting it done at Englewood Hospital in Jersey but Im from NYC. Sooooo nervous!

Hi all! So I havent been around much because for a while I really thought I wouldn't be approved and that this surgery wasnt going to happen. But I was woken up Tuesday morning with the best news: I WAS APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! And its in JUNE baby!!!!!! June 28th to be exact. Almost there!. I kinda cant believe its actually happening. Now, I am pretty sure many of you have had the mini panic attacks prior to surgery. I havent been able to stop thinking about it. Mentally preparing myself, prepping what I should have ready for surgery and after surgery, and most of all I am questioning my decision.... How did you guys deal with it? I know I need this surgery. But I cant help feeling scared and doubtful. Im definitely scared about not being "normal" anymore. Its making me doubt my decision. Any words of wisdom? Lol. Overall though I feel a sense of relief and like a new door is opening. Maybe the outcome wont be 100% what I thought it would be, but maybe it'll still be the best decision I ever made. - Jen

Same here. I need more drastic measures. I want to try this way and hopefully I can start enjoying my life too. We are all going through pre surgery jitters. And thats normal. Hopefully all goes well and we can look back and think we were so lucky to get the surgery done.

I'm for June 28th!!

I think that's what might help. Kind of preparing yourself for the negative. Just so that when you are going through it. Its less impactful (hopefully). I keep thinking should I just give "dieting on my own" another chance. But i really think i wont be able to do it alone. I need to extra tool this time. And its either this or continue not living my life.

You are almost there!!!! I have my pre-op appt on the 13th!! Getting this feedback is definitely letting me know I am not alone in my pre-op madness. Lol. I have read a few books in the last few months that i want to reread. Any suggestions? Good luck!!!

Omg we are just a few weeks away!!! I feel like the days are going by so slowly. Lol I definitely get what you mean. I have very supportive family...but no matter how i explain it to them, I dont think they truly understand what is going on in my head. I have a cousin that has told me a couple times "I think you'll be great candidate for surgery. I firmly believe you can definitely get the weight off and keep it off". In my head I was like "No pressure!" Lol. I fear failing too. It has definitely happened But I try to remind myself this to me is a major step. If I am doing this I am going to give it my all. I cannot fail. It isnt an option. I am so tired of being tired of this issue and im tired of having food control me. I hope that after a while I wont even miss the massive amount of food i used to eat.

Thanks for your words! What I mean by normal is the following: 1. Eating regular food (which i know I will be able to after a while. Its not forever) 2. The fact that I wont be eating the same portions most people eat so it will definitely be a topic of conversation when Im out and around other people. 3. Having to eat more slowly and not drink with my meals. (I always drink while I eat - i am working on it now but it will feel abnormal to me at first) 4. Having to see how my body reacts to foods that didnt cause me problems before (except obesity haha) 5. The mental journey i will be embarking 6. Overall, i feel, when you are so heavy you tend to feel like you arent normal. "Why cant you stop eating" "why cant you eat a normal portion and be satisfied" "why cant you just walk down the block without dying of breathing issues" etc etc. Right now being obese is my normal. I know this space. I will now be moving into new territory that i will be trying to settle in for a long while. I wont feel normal. And this is just based off what ive researched. Based off of what i think will happen. But the truth is idk how ill feel after. I may feel perfectly "normal".

Hi, Why did you get denied at first, if you don't mind me asking? I am nearing the end of the 6 months nutritionist visits and I am scared of being denied, when I am so close.

Hi everyone! Im new to the forum. I just received my surgery date for January 4th. Im a little concerned about when and how to tell my employer about the surgery. I may not go into specifics but I do need to request time off for then and time away of the office for appointments. from now till the surgery, I have a lot of follow up appointments. Most of them falling right in the middle of the day. I dont know how my job will feel about me leaving the office so many times for an appointment. Any suggestions on what to say or how to approach the situation?

What made you finally decide on the surgery as the best course to take? Im curious as to why you guys didn't decide to try on your own one more time. What made you think you were done trying on your own and having the surgery would give you a better chance? For me, I have been trying for basically half of my young life. Id say about 12 years of trying on my own. Struggling with myself, Dieting, exercising, educating myself on nutrition. Eventually, I always fell off the wagon and let feelings dictate how i ate, got tired of going to the gym, and basically said screw it. Letting the years, strengthen my depression and hate towards myself. Once I got so unhealthy that surgery became an option, I never even looked that way. Every time, I always told myself "let me try, one more time on my own". This time it's different. I feel like I need a bit more than just myself. I am frankly tired of the fact that I let my teen years pass by with my weight dictating how I lived and for letting it affect me up until now. I have to admit I am scared of surgery. It seems so drastic. But Ive reached my point where I am done with the life I was living. Where if surgery will help me live a better, healthier life, Why not do it? Yes, it will be hard. Yes, it will be different. Yes, it is a permanent change. It will mean dedication. But I am kinda done with waking up daily battling myself. So, what I'm asking is what made you finally decide surgery was the best choice? What made you think the next "one more try" included surgery?

Proceeding with surgery can be daunting. But Im glad you don't regret it!! Why did u change your mind about the type of surgery?

I totally get what u mean. I have compiled a history of gym memberships, trainers, 4 herbalife eras, 2 weight watchers eras, endless diet tips, and I have yet to do it by myself. I am still working on my nervousness about the surgery and having my digestive system altered. But I feel that this is the best next step for me. And I am hoping that by this time next year, I agree with my decision all the way.

???? thank you. I am really starting to see that I am on a new journey to change my life for the better. I want to embrace it. So thank God I don't have to worry about my job. Im kind of excited!!!

My insurance requires 6 months of weight management visits a part from all the other appointments. On my first day they gave me a list and dates of all the required appointments. And the woman i spoke to told me my appointment is scheduled for January 4th unless I miss any appointments which leads to a delay. I am guessing once the date gets closer I will know if the insurance approves me. *fingers crossed*