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I am trying to make sure that I'm making the right decision, to ease my anxiety and see how others feel truthfully! Thank you

I had my consultation today and I'm scheduled for surgery in September 2017, I put down on my paperwork I am a smoker, but after all the questions I had, I forgot to ask about smoking. I am so nervous and excited about this new life Journey, but to be honest smoking is one thing that really calms my nerves. I know it's terrible for me, but I don't want to quit just yet. I feel like maybe losing the weight first and quitting after... just looking for what others have done, and advice. Thank you!!

That's fantastic! I have been cutting back yesterday and today, and on July 18 will be my last day as a smoker. Both my husband and I are going to quit cold turkey! Very nervous but I know we can do it!!!

A little about me, I have been overweight my entire life, was bullied in school due to my weight. I have tried weight watchers two times, both times I did okay, but 4-5 months later I would gain everything I lost and more. I did the Adkins for a few weeks lost 15 pounds and gained 25, & 2 gym memberships ☹️ After all the failed attempts I decided to go for a consultation with a bariatic. I walked out of the office with a lot of knowledge and felt super confident and booked my surgery. I keep second guessing everything now.... why??? I have anxiety to begin with, but my gosh my heart won't stop pounding, I am worrying how do I know I am making the right choice ( I should know it is, I have a BMI of 45 and would benefit so much, as I have Harrington rods in my back, causing a lot of pain from being so overweight. I guess I'm wondering do you all worry at first? Like what if I regret this? What if I'm starving afterwords? Any advice? How did you know you was making the right choice? And then all these appointments are freaking me out.... ahhhh!!! My husband is very supportive and my parents as well. Just my brain won't turn off. Just a FYI my surgery date is September 29 for a gastric sleeve. Any words/advice/similar situation would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you getfit4life2017, It nice to know we are not alone with all these thoughts! I have been wondering the same thing as well. I actually have a close friend that had VGS + DS she was 500lb before surgery, 1.5 years out she is 200 and is having skin removed on her stomach as it's painful for her, but she also lost 300 pounds. W

Thank you!

So glad everything went well!! Congradulations!!

Thank you Eccjuly, I can't wait for the next pre op group meeting! Julys meeting was canceled because it falls on the 4th, and the next one is in August, but I may see if any of the local hospitals around me have any that I can go to in the meantime, it can't hurt right?

Wow! I have read on other sites that surgeons will refuse to operate if they find nicotine in your blood, I really have to stop, or figure out something else like vaping. Thank you for your feedback!

I didn't even think of vaping! I am going to call the office Monday and see what they say! I have been smoking for 12 years and I want to quit but every time I do I gain more weight and eventually go back! Thank you for your suggestions!

Thank you xyzxyzxyz1955, I hear you on the pain! 90% of my pain will be reduced after I lose some weight. I know your knee will feel so much better too! I am worried about the pre-op diet as well, but was thinking to get myself a bit used to it, I'll do the pre op diet 1 day a week until surgery so I'll at least have a general idea of what to expect. You're absolutely right I need to look for inspirations and look at the before and after! Thank you for your kind words! I wish you the best moving forward on your weight loss

Thank you kamjmm25 for your responses. I tend to over worry EVERYTHING! My appointments are for all in July, so I have a little time to get my crap together lol! I am excited to think about the weight loss, it's just leaving that comfort zone. Best of luck during all your appointment & surgery!

Wishing you good luck!! Keep us posted

Thank you! I am going to ask my doctor at my next appointment