Am i losing my mind?

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Yep!! I think everyone does. I went through periods of excitement, anxiety, worry, elation ... The whole thing. And when it was all done, I was floating on cloud 9!

[Chelsi 107]

i know how you feel. i'm 24, 4 weeks post op, and my friends, husband and i go out A LOT. it's a big difference at first, mostly because for the first three weeks, at least, after surgery (for me) i was on full liquids/purees so any time my friends went out i couldn't go. it hurt, and i cried a few times, but i knew it was for the best. i'm not allowed alcohol for six months after surgery, but i wasn't a big drinker anyway.

but yesterday, for example, my two friends and i went to a local bbq place. they both got cheeseburgers, ate the WHOLE plate with their fries. i got a wrap and immediately asked for a box, and boxed 3/4th of the wrap and 90% of the fries. i ate the insides of the wrap and about 5-6 fries. i made a decision to not limit myself when going out to eat because i would think it might make me feel lousy (but i do stay away from my triggers which is a slice of something like italian bread, a breadstick, the bun on a hamburger...) plus, while my two friends scarfed down their meal in under ten minutes, i can still get three more meals out of mine! haha! gotta look on the bright side. will you be a bit different? yeah. but when you see the difference on the scale, it's really not that bad! good luck!

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

I got really scared as they wheeled me to the operating room, and had massive second thoughts due to fear of dying or having a bad outcome/issue. But there were no complications, no issues, and now, weeks later, I am happier than ever with my decision and wish I'd done it a few years ago. Since surgery I've been to a Game Day party and to happy hour that were a struggle as far as appetizers and quantity - turning off my memory of being able to stuff myself with food was tougher than I thought, but I made it through (and no one noticed my tiny portions etc) and all is well. I've lost a nice amount of weight so far and the future looks bright. Good luck, it's going to be great!

[BigD35 2]

Miitiga -I am Italian too. Everythibg you said totally applies to me. I'm not afraid of the surgery. I'm afraid of losing the comfort of food. Like an alcoholic misses his alcohol - but still understanding that he must abstain. I'm scheduled for 11/5. I'm totally scared that I will be a freak who will never enjoy food again.

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

For all you people that have been sleeved...has anyone severely freaked out before their surgery? Mine is Monday and let me tell you and be honest I am scared shitless! I know I need to do it being 375 lbs and truly I want to' date=' but I keep having these feelings that I will regret the lifestyle change. Has anyone had these similar feelings?[/quote']

I was fine until I checked into the hospital the morning of my surgery. I started crying when the nurse came to do my iv, I cried in the holding room, and I cried on the operating table before they put me to sleep. I was scared to death .

[Candyland86 24]

For all you people that have been sleeved...has anyone severely freaked out before their surgery? Mine is Monday and let me tell you and be honest I am scared shitless! I know I need to do it being 375 lbs and truly I want to' date=' but I keep having these feelings that I will regret the lifestyle change. Has anyone had these similar feelings?[/quote']

I feel the same way.. I want to do it but it scares the hell outta me.

[Chase30 114]

Miitiga -I am Italian too. Everythibg you said totally applies to me. I'm not afraid of the surgery. I'm afraid of losing the comfort of food. Like an alcoholic misses his alcohol - but still understanding that he must abstain. I'm scheduled for 11/5. I'm totally scared that I will be a freak who will never enjoy food again.

Yeah I was like this too. Food is a comfort, almost a crutch. You have to break free of this. And at just 3 weeks post op, i feel like i have already done that. I mean you literally cant have food so its not even a choice early on. I had a craving for pizza the other day, actually every day. I just have a little marinara and some cheese and Im all good. And im talking 1/4 of a cup, fills you up.

Just think, if you sacrifice just 1 year of food, only 365 days and get to your goal weight or damn near to it, at that time you can enjoy your italian food again. You are almost forced to eat small portions, and you never feel hungry, it's great,

I was pretty nervous about my surgery, they gave me a zanax, and after waiting for 5 hrs at the hospital I was actually chomping at the bit to get it over with. total 180.

You are going to be able to eat anything you want eventually, probably less than 6 months from surgery. Just make the small sacrafice of 6mo to 1 year and be physically fit for the rest of your life.

Alright im done.

Edited October 19, 2013 by Chase30

[KayCTheNewMe 50]

I started freaking out after I was in the bed ready to go. I asked my husband again for the millionth time if he thought I was doing the right thing, if he thought I could do it, or if I ahould just back out now, and he reminded me, again, the decision I made was the right one. Any major surgery, especially one that changes your life so drastically will make you scared crapless. I promise tho it IS the right choice. If you are like a lot of people on here, including me, who has struggled for years with little to no luck them its time to do something that makes you adjust. My mind and body are so much healthier and happy now. A few minutes if jitters will pass while the results last

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I was fine until I checked into the hospital the morning of my surgery. I started crying when the nurse came to do my iv, I cried in the holding room, and I cried on the operating table before they put me to sleep. I was scared to death .

I was fine, excited, laughing. Could not wait to start my new life...I asked the surgeon to get the show on the road and he smiled and said you heard the lady lets get this done.....

I think that the way you feel is the most common way and the way I felt was not.....I spent 5 months in the hospital with complications with the sleeve after my in a hurry to get sleeved moments.....

I am not sad or do I regret any of it....Most of my friends think that because I was so sick that my stomach shrank and so they don't expect me to eat much...I have not told them any difference.....

Today went wit ha bunch for fish and chips at a friends house.. I ate few bites and sat there and carried on a conversation with everyone..No one noticed that I did not eat everything on my plate...It felt so normal for me now...It is the pleasure of the company I seek now, not the food!! That's true for me and it will be the same for you!!!!

[the-Russ 91]

I had mine Last Friday and was freaking out. When they started wheeling down the hall I panicked.

The first night was a little rough. I did get up and walk every 2-3 hours for 10-15 min. I could not keep Water down so I got nausea medicine and started drinking fine.

Now I am 2 days out and I feel kinda normal. Pain is minimal, I can drink Water and shakes with no issue. My only issue is I do not line sweats and all the Protein drinks are fruity or sweet. Kinda tired of that.

It is normal to freak out. You know what is right in your heart so just do it. I hope your recovery is like mine 'cause I feel great.

[AprilS 25]

Thanks for starting this thread! Great replies!