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Im brand new to this page but felt it would be great to get some support from those sharing the experience. Ive been overweight most of my adult life but its been in the past few years that things have gotten bad. Ive tried every diet there is 3 times over with little success. Ive been hypnotised, had diets prepared based on my blood type, seen dietians, seen psycologists and nothing works long term. Ive come to my own conclusion that I need to be physically stopped eating. And this seems like my best option. Im booked for my sleeve surgery on the 26th of July. Until today Ive felt nervous, unsure and a bit scared. But Ive started on Optislim today and I now feel like my journey has final started and Im ready to get this done! Having said that, today has sucked! I was fine this morning but once I got past lunch time, I started to feel heady and yuck. My worst time to eat is night time when my kids and husband are in bed, so Im nervous about how Im going to go tonight. Im also a bit fearful of those first few weeks post surgery. And I spend a lot of time wondering what the long term impacts of this surgery will be - like 10 years +. My surgeon said there isn't much scientific data beyond 5 years so I do wonder what the impact could be on my 30 years from now. Having said that, I realise that if I continue to put on weight there is a good chance I wont be here in 30 years! Anyway, thanks for reading my first post. Ill look forward to any thoughts/suggestions/tips anyone may like to share!

I think we are on a very similar journey!

Any others scheduled for op on the 26th? How are you finding the shakes? Im finding it ok but would love just something thats not low calorie! But im staying strong. Only 10 days to go! Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app

I think im most scared of not waking up from the op which is probably the least of my problems! And i think all the adjustments - like the chewing foods etc- are weighing on my mind. But like you i cant wait to be on the losers bench!

Me too! Dr Moore?

Hi Debmelb! Im in melbourne too and also being sleeved on the 26th! Where are you going? So excited to see someone on here same date, same city!!

Not long now. Im over the shakes too. How are you feeling about the surgery? Im a mix of petrified and just ready to have it done. So nice to hear from someone else sharing the surgery date.

Im 3 days into 2 weeks of Optislim. The first day was hell but i feel ok today. I think by day 14 ill be well over it! Ive found couple of times in the past few days i have had a mini panic attack about the surgery and beyond. Has anyone else experienced this? Would love to hear thoughts. Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app