Just starting the process...

[Chez 91]

Hi there, I've just made my appointments with the psychologist, dietician and physician to get my checks done before I meet with the surgeon in April. I'm nervous about things now, more nervous they will find something wrong and I can't get the surgery. Probably worrying over nothing. Does anyone have some any advice or kind words?

[Mytime45 17]

hey chez, am a newbie to I just went got my cardio test to day, I have one more test on Monday and I should be good to go my surgery date is April 9 am ready I been waiting a long time for this day. I ready to get it over with...I am ready for result.. I worry about the liquid diet though.... Everything will be ok do worry this process for me have been smooth ......

[bravobentley 55]

I am also just starting the process and I know how nerve racking it can be. I might be looking at getting the surgery in 6-8 weeks or 6-7 months and I think as much as I want it to happen fast and soon so I can start living a life more time may be just what I need time to figure out what role food has played in my life and what role it will play after surgery. I think the best thing you can do is follow your doctors orders research research research the procedure you feel is best for you and your body, and try to stay positive!!! You will make it thru this

[Chez 91]

Thanks for you're replies they are much appreciated. It's comforting that others have similar thoughts to me. It's such a major step. I understand this is not a process to be rushed and remaining positive can be hard at times. All will be as its meant too. Good luck to you both with your journeys!!

Has anyone had any issues that delayed surgery? I'm just trying to prepare for all scenarios.

Edited March 15, 2014 by Chez

[losin_it 15]

Hopefully the process will go smoothly. Like you said, it is a major thing. I had a few times when I felt scared to take such a drastic measure. But I'm 5 months post-surgery now, and I'm glad I did something that will help me finally have success with weight loss. There have been some times when I thought I might regret it, but those feelings have long since passed. The advice I give you is, before and after surgery, be patient. As long as it seems to take to get to your surgery date, that is really a short time when you compare to the lifelong change that will happen in your life. Good luck to you!

[Pepper123 320]

Hi Chez…we are in the same boat….i have my appt this coming thursday March 20th…and am a ball of nerves..

[readyanxiousscared 57]

Thanks for you're replies they are much appreciated. It's comforting that others have similar thoughts to me. It's such a major step. I understand this is not a process to be rushed and remaining positive can be hard at times. All will be as its meant too. Good luck to you both with your journeys!!

Has anyone had any issues that delayed surgery? I'm just trying to prepare for all scenarios.

Chez can I be completely honest lol...these nerves you speak of and thoughts about every possible negative scenario are completely normal and often compete with the day dreaming about life after and your body after. I truly believe we have all in some way tried no it got get so excited because if we did and this didn't happen for us it would feel like the end of the world. Separating from the good ole buddy food is scary and also difficult. We want this now and to be honest Who wouldn't. This process does indeed allow you the opportunity to acknowledge your relationship with food in a way you never would if you did not have this "out." Embrace this period to become more aware of yourself on many different levels, many, you've never discovered.

[candy cunningham 5]

Hi I'm candy and I'm almost there at my surgery date. To get the gastric sleeve. Still learning as much as I can.

[candy cunningham 5]

Hi I'm candy and I'm almost there at my surgery date. To get the gastric sleeve. Still learning as much as I can.

[candy cunningham 5]

Need lots of info.

[Band2Sleever 78]

Know that feeling!

I am feeling acutely nervous preop myself. Still preop, going through dietician/psych/endocrinology assessments.

It's nerve wracking. Keep going

Hi there, I've just made my appointments with the psychologist, dietician and physician to get my checks done before I meet with the surgeon in April. I'm nervous about things now, more nervous they will find something wrong and I can't get the surgery. Probably worrying over nothing. Does anyone have some any advice or kind words?

[Chez 91]

That's it, nervous and restless. Thanks for responding, sharing and your advice. I'm feeling better about things. Need to find something else to occupy the thoughts!! Xx

[Chez 91]

Bloods, ECG are ok, psych and dietitian done. Off to endocrinologist tomorrow and surgeon in two weeks. Shit just got real. Pleased with my appointments today. Excited now!