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Started my pre-op diet today and it is harder than I thought. Feeling drained and unsure of myself. I am seriously questioning my decisions. Why did I let my weight get this out of control?! For those who think wls is "the easy way out"...just suck it!

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I am sorry you have a pre op. That's no fun. You will be fine!

I did not have a pre op and to this day I say it is the easiest best thing I have ever done.

It would have been impossible to lose 120 lbs in 13 months and I lost it and have maintained and continue to lose by not doing anything but listen to my body and give it what it needs.

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Thanks guys. I know this is the right decision. I'm just feeling sorry for myself. Taking it day by day. I will get better right?

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How did you get by without a pre-op?

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I started my pre-op yesterday. It is hard, but we can make it.

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I started my pre-op yesterday. It is hard, but we can make it.

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I started my pre op today also. It is ROUGH!! This is definitely not the "easy way out". I have been through starving sensations, nausea, light headedness, doubt, and body temperature problems today from not eating. Day one down… 13 to go. I am still waiting on my approval. I will cry if I go through this pre op and don't get approved. Please say a prayer that my approval goes through!!

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The first few days of a pre op diet that is basically Protein is difficult ..headaches, tiredness, irritability .. Just hang in there. You will be happy with yourself ..I did have to do a pre op diet. However, I lost 10 pounds right before my surgery. Keep yourself busy ..an idle mind can be dangerous at times. Wishing u the best.

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"Easy way out", HA, that's gotta be the funniest thing I've heard in ages. :lol:

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My father told me that "the surgery is bullsh*t, I'm taking the easy way out and if I get it he doesn't know if he will talk to me". Thank god my husband and family are supportive!

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It's not the easy way out. We make some big sacrifices in giving up a lot of things we really love. It's tough sometimes to make the right choices in food. Having a little pouch does make it easier as far as no more overeating, but junk food still calls my name. This process takes some willpower, but having the pouch as a tool makes it possible to succeed. It seems the sleeve is just misunderstood.

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My father told me that "the surgery is bullsh*t, I'm taking the easy way out and if I get it he doesn't know if he will talk to me". Thank god my husband and family are supportive!

That is exactly the reason I told very very few people. You still lose all the weight through diet and exercise, the surgery just allows you to do it in a more efficient and effective manner.

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