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Hi teaqueen! I like your parachute analogy.... I feel the same way! I'm anxious but excited too, very strange range of emotions.... I just got my surgery time for Monday which is at 9 am. I'm thankful for an early morning scheduling so I can get it over with rather than be on the edge all day.

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for sleeve surgery on January 4. So far, the process has been very informative and exciting. I'm nervous, scared, and excited. I had to overcome my ego and pride to schedule my surgery and that in itself was a journey. I felt like I was taking a shortcut to weight loss before I learned and researched how this is a tool. I also took my best friend's advice that the surgery is going to help me sprint into the process but reaching the goal is going to involve my mindful commitment. I'm ready for the sprint and the long haul! My reasons for choosing this path is very similar to others... To feel better and have more energy are top of the list. One thing I struggled with throughout all the yo-yo dieting was the idea that losing weight is the golden ticket to all the happiness in the world. On the flip side, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends. I like the work I do and have the ability to connect with people everyday. So, my hopes for post surgery are that I will live a healthier and longer life to be able to stick around with the people I love and those who love me. Despite being friendly and gregarious, I'm a pretty private person and have kept the circle of people "who know" very small. However, I was happy to find this app and hope to be able to tell people my story. I picked up the trend over all the research so here are my stats: currently, 320 lbs with goal weight of 165-175 lbs. I'm a big boned 5'7 woman and I don't find being a stick figure attractive at all. I have been told that I'm very competitive in business so I'm hoping to apply some of that into maybe playing sports... I am definitely going to give running a real shot. Currently, I'm fighting a terrible cold and hope to get all better before surgery. I would appreciate your thoughts and positive vibes and wish everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2016!

I'm scheduled for Jan 4! I'm nervous, excited, and thankful for only having to do the liquid diet for one day prior to surgery. How are you doing?

I believe the only thing we're not allowed to take are NSAIDs like Advil, Motrin, Aleve etc. I also drank a lot of fluids and slept for two days. Let's stay in touch until the 4th and beyond? Where you from? I'm from NJ.

Hi bondfmaily! I'm better (finally) and I have been taking Mucinex, Sudafed, and Tylenol... At nights, NyQuil.

Hi Everyone! I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 4. Sarasleeve, congratulations on going forward with the surgery.... I think being unsure of it is very natural because I feel the same way. Reading everyone's success stories (and the ugly stuff) have helped me. I'm very nervous and excited about the surgery. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how you feel afterwards. All the best for a brand new you in the New Year!!

Congratulations! I'm 30 and scheduled for the sleeve on Jan 4. I'm not finding too many people our age doing this so I'm looking forward to following your progress. All the best!