male only Finally Approved.....now It's Getting Real.

[Recycled 2,182]

Started this whole process back in March of 2013 and after a lot of bumps along the way, I'm finally approved. I will be getting my surgery date later this week. Looks like it's gonna be my New Year's resolution. (One I can't weasel out of this time).

[coopercoop 12]

Grats

I have my last appt. the day after Xmas. before my dates is set. I hoping for End of Jan.

[ElliottWasHere 41]

congrats!

[Recycled 2,182]

Well, I got my surgery date. Gonna be the first one of day on Jan 9th, 2014. Havta do some kind of a pre-op class at the Hospital a couple of days before surgery. Not sure yet if I have to do a pre-op liquid diet. Can't think of anything quite as life changing as this upcoming surgery. I am ready.

[Recycled 2,182]

One of the side effects of this very very long process of getting approved is I found myself doing this ritual of " I'm gonna eat this now cause I won't be able to anymore after the surgery" You all know the reasoning......A farewell to my lifelong friends. The things I love so much. The result is I have ignored any real diet methodology and just ate whatever I wanted. So of course I gained some more weight.

Now that I actually have a date and realize it's gonna start for real.......real soon......it just amounts to more weight I have to lose after the surgery. I know......I know....stupid, but it's that kinda twisted justification that got me here.

I am very determined to succeed, but this lack of common sense and self control before........has me more than just a little concerned about the total food and lifestyle changes that will be required after surgery. I hope I'm not counting too much on the surgery to control my eating desires. I really hope I don't blow it.

I'm not the least bit scared of the surgery. I'm just worried about failing.

Edited December 15, 2013 by Recycled

[Bob Barnett 34]

Is completely calm and at peace about my surgery until one random morning it hit me. Holy shit I'm having most of my stomach removed! It was a strange feeling and It all got real. Then it became exciting again. It's truly a new life and a great surgical option. Congrats on your journey! I'm 6 weeks post op and loving it.

[Recycled 2,182]

Well, it's finally down to just a wake-up. This time tomorrow I should have 5 holes in my belly. I've been through surgeries before and now I'm just ready to get the show on the road.

See you guys on the loser's bench.

[cubbies76 132]

Good luck tomorrow!

[Recycled 2,182]

Didn't even need the alarm. It's 5:00am and I sprung outa bed. I think I scrubbed a layer of skin off in the shower too. Strange how anxious I am to rush to the pain and misery. Ironically, even after two weeks of liquids only, I'm not the least bit hungry. Now thirsty is another matter. This no Water after midnight stuff sucks.

Well, top of the morning to y'all. As Arnie's says......"I'll be back".

[JW3 5]

Hope things went well. Best of luck on the recovery.