Welshcakes

My surgery is in 6 days (June 22nd) and like you I've been round and round the doubting cycle for weeks, but then if you consider how long I've been in the dieting cycle of loss-gain, loss-gain for over 35 years, then fear of taking such dramatic changes to achieve my life long desire is to be expected. I've read as much literature, experiences, and facts I can possibly cram into my head Has it helped? Not sure, knowledge and feelings don't always connect All I know is I've lived this way all my life, and at 49 it's increasingly affecting my health, and stopping me from doing things I really want to, so unless I'm willing to just sit around and watch life pass me by, its time to give my body a break, it's tired of carrying a double decker bus around. Time to change for the good [emoji4] Sent from my ZTE BLADE A110 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my pre-assessment today, and left feeling more relaxed about the choice I've made. This time next week I would have done it, and hopefully be on the road to recovery. Not sure if I feel I want the next 7 days to fly by or not.....

Hello all I'm so glad I've finally found somewhere to share thoughts and feelings about this dramatic event that's due to happen. I'm feeling very isolated. For me, its in less than 2 weeks, and I'm really nervous about the whole thing, but mainly about regretting it after its done. I've had no contact with my hospital apart from the initial consultation with my surgeon, and a letter confirming the date of op. No pre op diet requirements, no pre assessment, nothing.. Getting concerned now. I've read so much, both good and bad, maybe a little knowledge is a dangerous thing eh? Would love to hear some stories and advice from you all.

Thanks Lg. I've opted for the liquid diet too. Seems easier to manage. Food just makes me hungry. 😀

Hello Londongal Thanks for the comforting words. :-) Your experience sounds great, with a bit of luck, mine will be the same. Can I ask what sort of pre op diet did you follow? Gill x

Hello Leanne I'm Gill from South Wales. I'm due to have my op on the 22nd, getting really nervous now as its so close. I'm a bit concerned as everyone seems to have been told to do a pre op diet, but my surgeon said he found it unnecessary as it made very little difference....beginning to have my doubts as I've had no pre assessments or support at all from them apart from the initial consultation, and a letter and phone call confining my operation date. I'm beginning to wonder if when I get there will it a guy with a carving knife and needle and cotton, and a sledge hammer....😕