cassandramarie93

Tomorrow is my quit date. I'm doing my best to make sure I get this habit under control before my consult as I know my surgeon will not operate on smokers. (Also I don't want to be feeling froggy in the hospital so the sooner the better) I've been listening to the "easy way to quit" by Allen Carr and making a plan/ the why list for the big day for the past weeks. I'm feeling very nervous. More so about this then anything else I feel. Any advice from any ex smokers you can pass on to a newbie for the first days? I know I have the will power to stop I'm thinking more in the terms of how to keep my optimism up while still being able to identify triggers in my old day to day routine. I don't wan't to end up creating bad blood between myself and anyone I may have contact with due to a short fuse. Any advice from anyone that helped them get through this transitional period? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! Just posting an update I am on day 4 now and I am doing better then I think I thought I ever could have. Day two was an absolute train wreck for me emotionally but all in all I want this surgery to better myself more then I've ever wanted anything in my entire life. It's keeping me motivated. My only complaint is as expected this change has driven a definite wedge between my friend and I but I have to keep on reminding myself that I need to stay focused. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Frenchie1977 we will be okay girl! We can take this journey together! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wish me luck today guys! I'm collecting all of the ashtrays up and then beginning a truly new day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@cdsjjotn lol I feel you I have NO idea what the hell i'm doing on this app... Yet! Thank you girl I'm realizing that change is completely terrifying but given the circumstances it absolutely needs to be embraced. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@GSleeve822 I'm currently going between feeling very empowered about my decision and being on the brink of panic lol I'm a mess. Thankyou, friend. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am going in for my consultation on the 9th from what I understand I will have to do the 6 month supervised diet which I believe I inadvertently started last month when I got intimidated out of bringing up the sleeve with my pcp so I spent this month arming myself with knowledge and am ready to go and see her to let her into the loop before I visit with my surgeon. Can I just say this entire process is so daunting some days I am so certain I have all the knowledge I need to pursue this and other days I'm just like oh god this is going to be a disaster isn't it? Lol good ol' anxiety. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One of my greatest concerns is one of my long time friends is also a coworker and we car pool. Part of our routine has a lot to with smoking before we go in for the day. I just told her that I feel that a change of routine is in order to avoid undue stress and triggers between the two of us. Currently I'm feeing rather guilty over this as I can tell she is upset right now even though I know I did the right thing. After reading these comments I'm feeling a bit more uplifted and reassured. I'm pulling at the leash as well as dreading tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Frenchie1977 I heard a year or two back that chantix induces strange dreams/ sleep walking? Is this true? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ I invested in a vape pen some time in the last year with the intention of replacing the habit eventually I never actually picked it up though because I think I am mentally addicted to the ritual of it as much as anything. I appreciate your uplifting words and support I know I'm ready to do this. I'm really excited to have found a place where it seems there is always someone to remind you that you are more then capable of making the decisions that need to be made. I believe I will probably struggle with the same bitterness over the lack of vices but I will draw strength from the wisdom I gain from facing myself in my rawest form. Thank you very much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@#9grammy my grandfather has developed COPD after a lifetime of the habit so my mother has quit and I can't imagine how proud he would be seeing two generations break the habit. I'm excited as the date draws closer but I'll be honest about two weeks ago before I started planning I was in sheer panic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@blueeyedgirlvsg That is is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear. That made my anxiety dissipate very much. Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@dnlnext Thankyou, friend! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As most (I can imagine) I've been lurking through many forums gathering all of the information I possibly can before visiting my bariatric surgeon for a consultation on August 9th. I've made an appointment with my primary care specialist for the first to expedite the process of insurance approval (bcbs) I am a bit nervous for one reason I have been extremely fourth coming with my past with my PCP in which I struggled with methampetimine addiction (take a wild guess one of the reasons that became my drug of choice) anyhow I am about a year and 5 months in recovery and successfully completed rehabilitation. I am very scared that bariatric surgeon may see that as a hinderance over a tool. I truly believe that everything I learned in that time about my worth and building my support systems are things that will be invaluable to me through this process. I'm scared of this entire process. I'm also very ready. I believe the potential I have is just barely beginning to be tapped into. Any support of experience anyone may have similar to mine that could ease my mind a bit would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@#9grammy I am not as worried about the pain medication due to the vastly different effects of the drugs. I've had a tonsillectomy and wisdom teeth removal prior to seeking this and opioid based medications don't react with my body well they tend to make me very queasy. From an addict perspective I guess this is a blessing I do hope that the pain is well managed with something less heavy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@VSGAnn2014 I am sending you positive energy as well I appreciate that very much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I expect that, my insurance covered part of the cost of my rehab as well. I liked my body a lot when I was using the problem was when I got clean I ended up going into "survival mode" about 3 to 4 months out I started applying my recovery tools to the way I was eating to address "cross addiction" wherever possible. Thankyou for your input! I am really hoping that after he speaks to me he can see I'm coming from a grounded place in my soul. Fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App