Depressed during preop.

[thenerdie 4]

Hello! I'm am new to this,well relatively, so please be nice. I can't help but feel so depressed during this pre op liquid diet ... I have a 2year old son, no energy.... Sometimes it feels like I wish I could sleep the days away this week. My surgery is tomorrow however it's not til 12 in the afternoon. Everyone is eating "normal" around me and I am barely eating. I keep trying to have the things I'm allowed but I don't even want it . I try forcing myself but I'm just not thrilled. Sometimes I just feel like why do I have to go through this? Why am I the one that has this challenge? I am altering my natural body to lose weight. It just sucks. I know im grateful to be approved , and I sure know people have it worse than me but I can't help but feel sad. I'm having a really bad day. Has anyone else felt like this? Granted I have had days of feeling excited, nervous, and happy about getting VSG. It's like a new emotion every week .

Thanks for listening

Frankie

[SherB 220]

I do not have a pre-op diet. I am going to ask why tomorrow but I can imagine it sucks. Even though it is for a good reason it is still hard to feel like you are so hungry. I think it is probably a normal feeling. The good thing is your surgery will be all over tomorrow. Just keep that in the back of your mind so you can get through the day. Best of luck to you tomorrow.

Also my surgery is one week after yours.

Edited July 8, 2014 by SherB

[2happily 6]

The pre - op diet was THE hardest time for me!! If you can, focus on lots of Water, and how wonderful you will feel soon!! Really soon if your surgery is tomorrow. Fantastic job getting this far! You'll be doing the happy dance in no time.

[CandyPants81 94]

You're almost there! Try to focus on how much energy you'll have to take care of your beautiful baby boy after you've lost weight! Everything serves a purpose. You're doing great. Hang in there.

C.

[thenerdie 4]

Wow thanks so much guys this really helped a lot. Made me feel all warm! I am focusing in drinking Water definitely! I really appreciate the feedback and good lucks ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[ren0318 81]

Your at the home stretch! Good luck tomorrow!

[McButterpants 2,846]

I had a couple of breakdowns during the pre-op diet. It was hard seeing the family eat "regular" food and there I was with a crummy Protein shake.

Just keep your eye on the prize - this is a short term situation. In 6 months you'll look back at this and say, "It wasn't so bad." You are one step closer to changing your life. The next step won't be easy, either. You're going to have good days and bad days. There may be times you think to yourself, "What did I do to my body?!?!" I think that's normal.

I'm almost 8 months post-op and have had some bad days. I've had many more good days, though. I'm healthier and happier today than I was a year ago. This is a life changer.

Best of luck to you! Stay positive!

[thenerdie 4]

Thank you! I am trying my best to stay positive, I am one of those look on the bright side people.. Just been one tough week. And my doctor had me on just Clear Liquids today so it was just all building up out of frustration I suppose. I know there will be tough days down the road... I've been waiting on this surgery for 7 months pretty much because I got denied at first, So I am ready!!!!! ✌️

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I expect I am probably going to be homicidal within a few days of starting the liquid diet. You are doing fantastic, you're in the home stretch now. Good luck tomorrow.

[thenerdie 4]

Oh yeah.... And. I don't know what's up with my family but I think they're secretly torturing me with the best of the best food this week! I'm like wtf guys ! Lol

[vincereautmori 323]

Always darkest before the dawn. One more day on your own, then you will have a new tool to help you the rest of the way. You can do it!

[Cairobat 52]

I don't have anything useful to add, just wanted to let you know you're not alone.

Edited July 9, 2014 by Cairobat