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Good luck with whatever your decision is. It is a huge life changing event and you need to make whatever decision is right for you. Good luck and keep me posted. If you have any questions I got s lot of good advice on this site.

Ok so crazy tram just about sums up my life! I’m 2 weeks out drank 3-4 cups of coffee to start my day followed by a few espressos to keep me going. I took Advil/Aleve like it was candy for all of my aches and pains. I also told myself I was content at the weight I was and that’s what life dealt me. Until my best friend confided that he was going to do the sleeve. I heard his news and felt a twinge if jealousy. I have been on every diet known to man to over-the counter meds as well as prescribed diet pills and nothing worked for me. I fell off the wagon and went back to my old habits of eating. I got all of the info I could from online and people I knew who had the surgery, then I made an appointment. I was that person who cried at he first appointment. I had a realization that finally I’m doing something that will help me. I want to be around for my kids/future grandkids and to start enjoying life. I always felt like I was being stared at and spoken about. I was never comfortable in my own skin. The months since the first appointment and all of the pre op clearance fell into place. All along the way I thought something was going to stop my from reaching that date on the calendar. I was sleeved on 9/18 had my 1st appointment on Wednesday and I was down 12lbs the first week. I had my ups and downs the first week feeling tired shaky and drained. The pain was not bad at all and the shakes was because I was dehydrated. I was back to work in a week. Was it tough—not really more of an adjustment. I had my doubts post op on getting fluids in, did I make the right decision, what the heck did I do to myself. But as the days fly by I really am feeling better. And do you know what I have had no coffee or Advil. I have no desire for coffee right now because I’m trying to get to fluids in. I’m sure it will change, but I feel so much better. The aches and pains in my joints have really disappeared. Sorry to go on for so long, everyone has a different story and a different reason for having the surgery. You need to weight the pros and cons. Think about why you started the journey in the first place and decide from there. My pre op course was a lot shorter than yours, however my friend’s is as long as yours. He goes 11/3 and I will be there for him every step of the way.

I feel the same. Shaky weak down in the dumps. Teary all the time. Need some ideas to snap out of this

I'm a week out and having trouble with shakes also. I know it's s necessary evil, so I do what I have too. I feel hungry tho. Any suggestions?? Really need help

Thank you, I thought I was going crazy. I was fine yesterday but omg hit me like a ton of bricks today. Going to our beach house to see if that helps. I hope I shake this soon

I was sleeved on Monday. Felt great and was out and about. Now today I'm feeling anxious and teary and bloated. Help! Is this normal?? Any suggestions?

I was the same way. All thru the journey I thought something was going to stop me from having the surgery. I was just done this past Monday. The 2 days before were very rough. I cried at nothing picked fights with husband and friends. Surgery was really a breeze. You're going to do just fine. The anticipation is worse than the surgery. I was just discharged today. My only concern is getting shakes and water in. I feel bloated and full. There really is no pain besides the gas.

Thanks, I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm just excited to get it done and want the date here already. I'm doing all of the pre op clearance visits over the next 2 weeks and I'm praying that none of the results delays the surgery date. In case you haven't noticed I'm a bit of an anxious person. Good luck on your journey, I can't wait to be in your shoes. [emoji847]

I'm from Monroe Twp, NJ How are the first few days post op? I'm having the sleeve done September 14th. Not a good patient and a bit scared

Monroe Twp, NJ Having it done at Bayshore. A bit nervous tho

I'm also having surgery September