Surgery tomorrow! Dec 19th!

[ShyV. 32]

I am having surgery tomorrow and have been excited up till today. Now I am soooo scared! I am mostly scared of being the "exception" and not losing weight. I am 4'9, 219. Lost just 5 pounds on the pre-op diet ( but it was just 5days long) so weighted 224 last Thursday and I feel as if I should be weighing less.

Overall I am so ready for this weight to come off. I am way too short for this!

[Traci J. 207]

Congrats, I'm getting sleeved tomorrow also. Don't be scared, you WILL lose weight, just don't freak out if you go into a stall. They are normal. Even if you just lose an average of 2-3 lbs. a week that is a good, healthy rate and it will stay off and is more than most people will lose without the surgery. Slow and steady wins the race Good luck, and hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Good luck! You will do just fine. The weight will come off, just remember it is one tool in your toolbox for weightloss. Follow the guidelines your medical team gives you for food, Vitamins and exercise and you will be amazed at how the weight comes off. Breathe, once you get to the hospital, you're busy, then you get a mild sedative and you're relaxed. Taken into the OR and the next thing you remember is waking up in recovery! Sending good thoughts and positive energy your way.

[ShyV. 32]

Thanks to both!

I know men loose faster then women so I'm thinking I should weigh myself weekly oppose to daily. I don't want to get depressed if I don't lose one day.

[monaie 6]

Ok so tomorrow is my day too. I had a 5 day pre-op diet and only lost 5 ponds too. Things are real right now. Today All day at work I was doing my research on VSG. I'm home now and just so all over the place. I know that this is going to be good for me. Ever woman in my family is over weight. I mean BIG. I'm too young to have all this weight on me 5'7'' 265. Just want to live and not worry about my weight and my health. I don't have health issues now, but it is bounds to happen if I don't help myself. Good thoughts and prayers for everyone tomorrow! Monaie