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I haven't been sleeved yet but some days I feel 100% ready to go and know that this is the best decision I can make. Then I have days where I think what the heck am I getting myself into. Are these types of feelings normal before getting sleeved? and do they eventually pass?

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They sure are normal. Who isn't scared of the unknown? You know in your heart of hearts what is best for you but it doesn't mean there isn't a part of you that doesn't want to keep the old life, parts of it are comforting. But you know you can't go on like this.

Is this some of what the voices are saying?

It's what my head was saying.

BTW: 3 months out now and the BEST thing I ever did for my health!

Best of luck! :)

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I think that if you didn't have questions/concerns/anxiety leading up to such a major, permanent change in your life, you'd be in the minority. While I was sure of my decision, I still had little flutters of "do you really need to do this?" up until the time of the surgery. I would advise that you continue to utilize this site as a source of information, reaffirmation, etc. and be open and communicative with your support system. Nerves are entirely normal and, in all honesty, I only think they pass once you've been sleeved - at that point, you can't go back!

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I too was nervous, right up to the point where they wheeled me into surgery. I even backed out the first time I started the approval process. But I finally realized that things weren't going to get better for me without help. Like Ralphie May said, "I was waaay past a diet Coke fix!"

Keep Pimpin' that Sleeve!

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Very normal thoughts to be frightened and nervous....and sprinkled on top are feeling of excitement and hope:)

I was terrified of surgery....and off giving up food, well giving it up the way I ate it....I am so pleased I finally had surgery...it took me a very long time to get here

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Yes, I felt the same way..I was so nervous and excited at the same time. Those feeling probably won't go away until about a week or 2 after surgery, but now I'm 2 1/2 months out and very happy I did it..

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Totally normal! I was so ready for this surgery and then I started thinking about my kids, I kept thinking -- dear God I don't want my mother-in-law raising them, if something happened to me.

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Sounds just like me. I was so anxious about the surgery and then the night before, my husband took my "before" pictures and looking at them I just knew that I had to do this. I was scared to death on the drive to the hospital and the day after surgery I had a meltdown because it hurt so much to drink anything. I'm now 13 days post op and every day gets better. I've lost 24lbs including my pre-op diet (3 days) and that feels great!!!!

Please know that your feelings are completely normal and that you will find the support here to help you get through all the bumps before and after surgery as well as lot's of folks who will be happy to cheer on your successes!!!! :D

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I haven't been sleeved yet but some days I feel 100% ready to go and know that this is the best decision I can make. Then I have days where I think what the heck am I getting myself into. Are these types of feelings normal before getting sleeved? and do they eventually pass?

Yes I think that cause its a big life change and I can't do it without the tool to help and I want to do things and look good along with better health, that's what I tell myself, and my sleeve date it the 19 of June and I'm committed to it, but still in the back of my mind I just hope I loose the weight

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The great thing about the sleeve? You can't NOT lose weight if you make the right food choices! Focus on Protein & hydration and that pounds will melt off! My biggest obstacle will be turning down frappuccinos :). Luckily, I've found some homemade recipes for Protein Shakes that mimic fraps - I'll choose those as a substitute! I'm enjoying a "Tastes Like a Wendy's Frosty" shake right now that has 50g of protein!

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Recipe please, Joia!!!

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The great thing about the sleeve? You can't NOT lose weight if you make the right food choices! Focus on Protein & hydration and that pounds will melt off! My biggest obstacle will be turning down frappuccinos :). Luckily' date=' I've found some homemade recipes for Protein shakes that mimic fraps - I'll choose those as a substitute! I'm enjoying a "Tastes Like a Wendy's Frosty" shake right now that has 50g of protein![/quote']

Please share :)

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The Frosty Protein shake: 1 scoop vanilla Protein, 6oz milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk), 1-2T unsweetened cocoa powder and ice! Blend and enjoy :)

FYI - I doubled the recipe which is why I had so much protein in it. Took me nearly 4 hours to drink it...lol!

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Yes, I felt the same way..I was so nervous and excited at the same time. Those feeling probably won't go away until about a week or 2 after surgery, but now I'm 2 1/2 months out and very happy I did it..

I couldn't have said it better, Kari61:) I am almost 7 weeks out and no regrets.

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I'm afraid to feel weak all the time. How long after surgery does that pass?

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