Surgery With A Side Of Nervous

[DuranFan1969 119]

Greetings world! Long time lurker, first time poster - go me. I figured it was time to get in on in and do the support thing early to prepare, so here I am!

I got the call about an hour ago that I officially, really, truly, no-foolin, have a real surgery date. I'm going in on June 13th with Dr. Hart (Atlanta Bariatric Center / Emory Hospital Johns Creek).

I was originally going to go band back in January but backed out of it to give it more thought (a lot more thought) and landed on the idea the sleeve would be better for me. And now, here we go. Whew ... yikes ... what have I got myself into?! I'm scared, nervous, excited, thrilled, and a little nauseous at what I've got myself into and I know I have to get my big girl undies on and face it head on but wow, now that I have a date I'm a bit scared of having a real date. With real people. With real people who really are going to cut into me. Yeah, I'm tripped a bit, but very excited.

I think what I'm most scared of (other than the whole notion of being put under), is that I can't for the life of me visualize success. Is that weird? I don't know. I can't picture myself thinner - I can't picture myself doing athletic type activities - I can't picture myself literally as a smaller person, but I know it's going to happen.

I start my 2 week liquid diet on Friday (joy, just in time to miss Memorial Day bbq.) Does it count as a liquid if I drink a bottle of BBQ Sauce?

[NenaLinda 20]

I have my doctor in Orlando. Dr. Jawad and so far I read he is the best in FL and doesnt require the2 week pre diet bc he knows the patients don't do it, they actually do the opposite before surgery so what's the point. Lol but good luck to you. I am being patient on approval process and have all the scary feelings u have

[Ssilian 67]

I feel exactly the same, Duranfan!!! You took the words right out of my mouth! I told a friend that now that I have a real date, I'm real scared! LOL And I cannot envision myself thin either. Every once in a while I think of backing out but then I realize why I'm doing this and I'm good with it. All the best!!

[sdb1147 54]

Stop thinking negatives & go with the positives. Your body, mind & soul need you. Positive=better vibes. You've come this far down your chosen path & know in your heart that all will be well.

You are in my prayers. Please keep us posted. Thanks.

[karenb4729 309]

I think its normal to feel scared and feel like backing out. I have had the same feelings, my surgery date is June 4th. But, when I think that I have had a BMI of 40 for the past 5 years what in the world makes me think I could lose it and keep it off without the surgery.. When I think like that I become more resolved to make it through this. I would love to see our posts a year from now!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Does it count as a liquid if I drink a bottle of BBQ Sauce?

Too funny girlfriend

I'm so glad you decided against the lapband. I have heard more and more doctors aren't even performing the lapband any more, (is that true) just too many problems

the revision to sleeve from lapband is popular. That shows the lapband is going out the window soon, IMO.

Holy Moly, June 8th is a couple of weeks away - i understand you are nervous, we all were. Don't worry about being put to sleep, just take a short nap, and you'll be back in your room in no time.

Good wishes on your surgery

Good luck

kathy

[Lissa 2,631]

Congrats on making a wonderful decision for yourself! Nerves are normal, especially the closer you get to surgery. Just breathe deep, do what you can about the things that are worrying you and move forward. There are no guarantees in life, but every sleever loses a significant amount of weight. Those who work at it make goal. And, this is a lifetime tool, so you can go as fast or as slow as you like.

Good luck on your journey!!

[sdb1147 54]

@likasulema, I think it's OK to drink that bottle of BBQ Sauce as long as it has no sugar, no calories, no fat. Now make a bottle of BBQ sauce like that and you'd be rich

[atelux17 135]

I also have an uncontrollable love of BBQ Sauce There's a Walden Farms BBQ that is no calorie. I'm leery of fake foods tho. U could get the taste of BBQ sauce using one of the low cal, low carb sauces that are posted. Most are just vinegar, liquid smoke, spices.