Pre-Ops Listen Up! FAQ

[debk21 17]

Lots of people post about the food plan aspect of having this surgery, but to me, 90% of the battle is in your head. Follow your doctors post-op diet/exercise plan, figure out what you’re going to pack and where you’re going to have surgery, but work on your attitude toward food as fuel, not as comfort. That is very important. Below are a few questions I asked myself before this surgery. Maybe you are asking yourself the same ones. Please see my answers to them from the perspective of 2.5 years out.

What the hell am I doing???? Well, you are doing what you need to do in order to get healthy. Nothing you’ve tried so far has worked and this looks like it might just be the ticket to reduce that hunger demon and keep portions under control once and for all.

Will I fail again???? Not if you are committed to making a permanent lifestyle change. You are about to permanently cut out 75-85% of your stomach and that is forever, my friends, so you better be ready to commit to this.

Can I lose 100% of my excess weight???? The doctors call 60% a success. Is 60% all you are looking for? Then, by all means, don’t follow your plan and that’s just what you’ll probably lose. If you want to lose it ALL, follow your doctors orders, but know that if something is not working, you can alter your plan to work for you and your individual body…BTW, that usually means restricting caloric intake to something lower than what your doctor may recommend.

Will I still be hungry???? Some people are and some people aren’t. I still have hunger, but it’s not the same as it used to be. It is much milder and just a way of telling me it’s time to eat. It doesn’t make me run to a drive-thru or raid the fridge for ANYTHING I CAN GET MY HANDS ON….Aaahhhhh! It’s not constant like it used to be and it’s much more manageable now.

Am I ready for this???? Were you really ready when you had your first child? You thought you were, but it was just a little different than what you imagined, wasn’t it? Well, this is like that too. Just be as ready as you can be through research and jump on the losers bench and do the best you can. That’s all you can ask of yourself.

Will I miss all the food???? Possibly you will. No more “pig out” sessions. We are used to that and you won’t be physically able to do that anymore. Do I miss it? Sometimes I wish I could eat more because it tastes so good, but then I remember that food is fuel for my body and not something to be used on an emotional level. Try to take the emotions out of the equation.

If you are interested in learning what it’s like to have this surgery (from a patient’s perspective) and become a successful Sleever, click on my website in my signature and check out my book. I wish you ALL health, happiness and a scale that reads the way you want it to read! Go For It! It’s the BEST thing I could have done for myself and I will never regret it.

Deb

[sixbuttons 102]

Thanks for this! I'm very nervous about surgery because food has ALWAYS been there for me when I needed it and I know I'm going to have to find new ways to work through my issues. The constant hunger being gone will be a HUGE help for me though! I LIKE healthy foods, but I STARVE to death when I eat them! I really think this will be my key to success!

[melodymouse 196]

Nice post debk21! Great basic info for the pre-ops!!

[No game 14,437]

I wonder how much that book she's selling costs..

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I wonder how much that book she's selling costs..

$13.95

[moonchild1968 102]

Being newly sleeved, I appreciate your post. Thanks.

[No game 14,437]

13.95

What a deal.

[joatsaint 2,814]

What a deal.

At that price, I bought 2. Just in case I want to read it more than once.

[No game 14,437]

At that price' date=' I bought 2. Just in case I want to read it more than once. [/quote']

Well shoot! I've written a couple of sleever books too! Check em out!

[joatsaint 2,814]

Well shoot! I've written a couple of sleever books too! Check em out!

Does the salad book have any recipes that use Syrup or jelly - I prefers jelly.

Warning Don't Watch This Video If You Are Squeemish

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[No game 14,437]

Does the salad book have any recipes that use Syrup or jelly - I prefers jelly.

Warning Don't Watch This Video If You Are Squeemish

Not Safe For Work

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Oh my!!! :oJust when I thought I've gone to far.. you one up me!!

My oh my...

Child you better hope this one gets buried right quick!

[joatsaint 2,814]

Oh my!!! :oJust when I thought I've gone to far.. you one up me!!

My oh my...

So, you wanna just skip the chit chat and get married - or what?

[No game 14,437]

So' date=' you wanna just skip the chit chat and get married - or what?[/quote']

I'll get back to you on that! I've got to ask my husband first.... I'm kinda old fashion that way

[joatsaint 2,814]

Well, maybe he's more open minded than you are? And the jelly is for anyone, I'm a sharing kinda guy.

Maybe you and he would be open to an arrangement along these lines?

[No game 14,437]

Well' date=' maybe he's more open minded than you are? And the jelly is for anyone, I'm a sharing kinda guy.

Maybe you and he would be open to an arrangement along these lines?

Video Link: http://youtu.be/8HggAV7V6Wg

Haha!! There is still a LOT of me to go around!