Freaking out. :/

[AutismMom 92]

I'm starting my pre-op liquid diet in the morning and I am dreaming out!!! We still haven't heard about what my husbands doing. (He's in Kuwait...should be on his way home) and the closer it gets to tomorrow the more I'm crying!?! I'm a pretty strong person, but I'm a hot mess right now. Like I'm doubting myself, I'm double guessing, I'm moody, I'm crying....and the liquids haven't even started. :/

[MizzouGirl 148]

Sounds like you are where I was a few days before my surgery. I actually contemplated backing out on the drive to the hospital but reminded myself of all the reasons why I was doing this. It's a personal decision and I don't have the answers for you. I just posted my experience under General Gastric Sleeve Surgery Discussion which might give you an idea of what to expect. Sounds like everyone's experience is a bit different based on their surgeon, hospital, etc... I wish you the best of luck and can reassure you I've found fantastic support here.

[Lisha73 97]

Well...I am glad your husband is on his way home...as far as your liquid diet goes...it was very easy for me and I had 3 kids and and ole man to cook for still. You get unlimited liquids...I loved better than boulion...that and sherbert were my saviors...at the 1st sign that you want to eat drink something or eat some sherbert.

[kellybee63 2]

MizzouGirl -- I am new here, how do I found your post about surgery? How are you doing?

[MizzouGirl 148]

MizzouGirl -- I am new here' date=' how do I found your post about surgery? How are you doing?[/quote']

Glad you have joined us. Go to the Forums and click on "General Sleeve Surgery..." My post is currently the 2nd on the list. Or, click on my profile and you can see all my posts. Good luck to you.

[buplee 556]

I think we all go through that. I tried to convince myself that I could lose the weight again and keep it off but of course I was kidding myself. I hated myself for having made the painful decision to have surgery. I tried to use the 18 months I spent fighting with my insurance company as a sign that I should not do this. I told myself that I would be the unicorn who would have the surgery and not lose weight. I was finally sleeved on 2/19/13 and I am now 70lbs lighter and this time I will be successful keeping the weight off for permanently. This forum is a great place for advice, feedback and in some cases tough love. Good luck to on your journey.

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[AutismMom 92]

Thanks everyone....