Four Days Away From Meeting My New Self.

[JordannChristina 32]

Hi everyone! Hope you are all well and happy

I'm definitely very new to this, having joined about 10 minutes ago. I was pleasantly thrilled to stumble upon this site, because I sure do need the support/advice/reassurance etc.

I am 22 years old and I have been more than overweight my whole life. I don't ever remember a time where I fit into the clothes I wanted or comfortably fit... well, anywhere. I always thought I could lose the weight whenever I wanted to. Once I tried once, twice, thrice, I realized that not only was the problem physical, but mental. I saw myself revolving my life on what I was going to eat next. I knew I had a problem. Lucky for me, a friend of mine had her gastric sleeve done about a year and a half ago. Watching her turn into a beam of light inspired me to take control for the first time in my life. I have been jailed inside my body. I want to know myself without this addiction. I can't wait to see the potential I really have. When I picture my future, I am not the person I am today. I am the best me I can ever be.

So, being pre-op, I just wanted to introduce myself to this great web forum. I see inspiring posts, as well as some posts that keep me grounded, and remind me that what I will be doing in four days is a serious life altering change.

I am nervous and anxious. But above anything, I am hopeful.

-Jordann

[AdeptDreamer 104]

Good Luck I'm 20 and am pre-op and pretty much was chubby all my life then put on a lot of weight these past 7 years. I'm excited for the both of us! I'm going to add you as a friend

[TamaraS 235]

I feel the exact same way Jordann! I just had surgery thursday morning and I cant believe how my biiggest addiction (food) which was always on my mind, has now become the furthest thing from my mind. I have found this process to be so much easier than I had thought although still early, getting through surgery and the week that follows was terrifying but things have been moving along very well! I hope for you the best on your journey! The sleeve is such an amazing tool and definitely can make dreams come true! Keep us posted on your journey

[JordannChristina 32]

Thank you both!! I will definitely keep this updated! I can't stay away for too long, I love reading all of the topics lol

And Tamara thank you for the boost you just gave me! Congratulations on everything! Doesn't seem like such a scary process once you said that. I am definitely ready for everything

[iegal 460]

So excited for you! Please post to let us know how you are doing in recovery.

[EllaJo 60]

I'm so happy for you! I to feel as though I have been jailed inside this body... I am 21 and have my first informational seminar tonight in New Orleans. I am going to watch for your updates! I cat wait to see how you do after your sleeve!

[aprilcarrie 6]

So happy for you I can relate to EVERYTHING you said! My surgerys on the 10th and I can't wait!!! Good luck and definitely keep us updated