Three days out and scared

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I had my sleeve ( actually a revision from a band) three days ago. I feel fine but am scared that I may have made a huge mistake. I have battled obesity my entire life. I had fair results with the band, but if I wasn't getting stuck, it wasn;t working.

I don't know if I am scared that this will work or scared that it won't.

[carolina girl 56]

What ever your fears are, just let them go and take advantage of this wonderful tool you've been fortunate enough to get. I think we're all scared in the beginning, but most will tell you that this is the best decision we've ever made. Just take one day at a time.

[putasleeveonit 16]

I had my sleeve ( actually a revision from a band) three days ago. I feel fine but am scared that I may have made a huge mistake. I have battled obesity my entire life. I had fair results with the band, but if I wasn't getting stuck, it wasn;t working.

I don't know if I am scared that this will work or scared that it won't.

Hang in there, it will get better, based on what I've read on these boards. I haven't had my surgery yet, but the way you're feeling is normal! Good luck!

[jillw8 22]

I agree, I think those feelings are normal, especially in the first week. I am 3 weeks out and by week 2, those feelings were gone and now I am feeling much better about everything. Hand in there, it will get better!

[minniekitty 44]

I was scared too. You made a permanent change to your body- it's normal to feel this way. "Buyer's remorse" is common. I felt it for the first few weeks.

What helped me is reading the success stories. We had the sleeve done for many reasons- so focus on those. There's no turning back, but we can go forward and conquer our obesity

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Hang in there, it will get better, based on what I've read on these boards. I haven't had my surgery yet, but the way you're feeling is normal! Good luck!

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Thank you and Good Luck to you as well.....

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I was scared too. You made a permanent change to your body- it's normal to feel this way. "Buyer's remorse" is common. I felt it for the first few weeks.

What helped me is reading the success stories. We had the sleeve done for many reasons- so focus on those. There's no turning back, but we can go forward and conquer our obesity

Thank you for your support- I think you hit the nail on the head- there is no turning back and I think that is what scares me. I will try to be focused on the positive results that I will soon be seeing...Thank you and good luck to you....

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I agree, I think those feelings are normal, especially in the first week. I am 3 weeks out and by week 2, those feelings were gone and now I am feeling much better about everything. Hand in there, it will get better!

Thank you---It is reassuring to know that what I am feeling is "normal" and will pass. Good Luck to you in your journey too.

[catfic 0]

What ever your fears are, just let them go and take advantage of this wonderful tool you've been fortunate enough to get. I think we're all scared in the beginning, but most will tell you that this is the best decision we've ever made. Just take one day at a time.

Thank you for your encouragement. I will try to embrace this new body I am creating for myself- change is never easy. It is comforting to know that so many others have gone through the same thing. Good Luck to you...

[CT Fats 82]

No fear! Embrace this change you made, afterall you can't undo it now so just look forward to the new you and keep checking the boards for support and motivation. Congrats on your new life.