Licia2210

I am getting my sleeve on February 22nd. I'm terrified to leave my 2 year old for 2 days. I'm afraid if all the extra skin I will have. But most of all I am scared that somehow I will fail. That somehow I won't lose enough weight to make any difference in my quality of life. I guess I am just so used to being this way and so used to diets eventually failing that even with this surgery I feel like I will still be fat. I want to ride a bike with my son. I want to hike and ride roller coasters with my husband. I want to walk and not be out of breath. I haven't seen many stories of people failing. But I need some reassurance. Can I have some people give me their success stories? Tell me about how you got the weight off, are keeping it off, and can finally do the things you wanted to but couldn't.

Not allowed to have yogurt before the surgery but I will keep that in mind for afterwards. Thanks!

We are having surgery the same day! Are you starting your liquid diet tomorrow too?

I start my liquid diet tomorrow and the lack of fiber is starting to concern me. I did get quite a bit of Mirilax just in case. I have had some difficulties with constipation after my son was born. It was terrible. I want to avoid it at all costs.

Thank you. Thats from his 2nd birthday photoshoot. I think he is adorable of course. I can't wait ti run around with him!

No, that doesn't make me feel better lol. That stinks! I'll be leaving my 2 year old for 3 days. My husband will come home and see him once but otherwise he will be with my mom. I'm sure he will learn something new, say a new word, or do something I haven't seen before while I am gone. I just keep reminding myself that its fine. When I am all healed up and lose some weight him and I are going to do stuff we never did before. We are going to be able to do all the fun physical stuff together that I can't now. Everything I will be going through is worth it, just for that. You will feel the same way. Imagine running along side their bike while they peddle away! I can't wait to do that now. I've been dreading it every time he mentions a big boy bike. Just showing off my little guy below. I'm glad we will be so close in our new birthdays! My actual birthday is the 21st so this is my gift.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Those are my favorite thins to read. I like hearing about how everything is from someone who is doing it right now. I guess thats my issue. I like to be extremely well informed before anything. Even though I feel informed about the lifestyle change, its hard to know what I am going to feel. If that makes any sense. Thanks for calming me a bit though.

Thanks for making me feel better. I know there are so many benefits. I am not too worried about pain. I usually do pretty good. Anyone want to discuss bowel movements? How's that work on a liquid diet? Should I be concerned?

Hello. My date of my VSG is February 22nd. I am starting to freak out. I had my endoscopy last week and have my pre-op testing Monday. I don't know why I am suddenly so scared. Almost thinking of cancelling. I won't but I don't know what has come over me lately. What if I hate my new lifestyle? Any idea what the recovery pain is like? I am also sad to leave my toddler at home for a few days while I am in the hospital. I just want to relax a little lol. Wishing I Could calm down. Send me some positive thoughts.

My anniversary is the 23rd. I'm starting to get new worries everyday lol. I'm worried about the extra skin now. Also being able to eat enough protein. It changes all the time. I just try to remember that even with extra skin I will be healthier.

Its great to hear everyone talk about their experiences. Glad someone told me about this app. I'm getting surgery the day after my birthday. It's the best gift I could give myself. I can't wait for next year to see my progress.

Anyone have anything they wish they knew before surgery or after? Anything they wish someone had told them? Give the gory, gross, uncomfortable or happy surprises. I want to know everything before my surgery.

I'm starting to feel this way and have just started my process. I just picked my surgeon but Now I am wishing i did it 6 or 7 years ago instead if waiting until I was 360. I just always thought I could do it on my own too. Good to know! Never even thought about that.

That sounds rough. I would hate for it all to be for nothing. I hope you at least start losing weight soon.

Is there anything you can do to fix it? So you lose weight again.

Did your surgeon provide you with a nutritionist or dietician? Did anyone explain to you why you aren't losing any weight?

I am fearing constipation also. I have had issues with that in the past and its not fun. But I have read things that say the stool softeners are usually enough to get through it. I'm hoping so.

I am having the same fears!! That The other things wrong with me will keep me from losing any weight or I will have horrible side effects. Lol I guess I have a lot of fears. But I know I need to put them aside because I have to get this done.

I am going this December before my surgery. I would love to know that website.

I asked a similar question to this the other day. Its so important to me to get as much info. As I can. Thanks for sharing everyone!

Can I ask why you have had so many other surgeries? Were they related to the sleeve?

Thats great to hear. I want to be prepared for the good and the bad. Any possibilities. Thanks you!

That is so encouraging. I hear that a lot. I am 31 and just started my insurance drama. I am looking forward to being the person I want to be.