Getting Sleeved and Nervous

ejsmith · May 9, 2011

I am new to the site, but hoping to get some great support. My surgery date is June 13 and I am excited. I'm just getting my self mentaly ready for that change in my eatting habits. I have changed the grazing and chewing slow but still have some bad habits. So any advice will get greatl;y appreciated.

AutumnLily · May 9, 2011

Good to be practicing now your behaviours for post op. If you forget to eat slow your tummy will remind you with this uncomfortable feeling and you may have to get sick to help feel better.

There is a lot of great information on the site. If you are in the main forums area and do your search from there you should find previous posts on your questions. If not post a question and one of the veteran sleevers will be willing to share their input.

Welcome to the group.

fern · May 9, 2011

If you are drinking coffee, pop, smoking, etc. stop now so that when you get to your preop diet, you've already got a hold of some of those bad habits. My fix was Coca cola. Went off it a month before hand. Once I got to my preop, I was much better and no caffeine withdrawl to hinder my recovery. Also, if you arent used to it already, start drinking TONS of Water to get in the habit of carrying a bottle of water around with you.

ybnormal · May 9, 2011

Nervous, scared, excited...yep, all the above. You're going to do AMAZING though because you're already trying to modify yourself a bit in preparation!