Will it really work?

[Idahospud 102]

Starting my liquid diet on Monday for a surgery date of 9/29 but I have been pondering that awful question for the last week! "Will this really work?" .... I have struggled with my weight my entire life and even though I have lost 37 lbs to date on the diet I am still asking myself that dreadful question several times a day. I have SEEN the results that this surgery can give to people from this site as well as family members but I still have so much doubt that I will get this procedure done, go through the life changing decisions, and see ZERO results.

My brother, who has had the sleeve, tells me that it is not possible to fail at this but I am still sooooo scared that it is :/ Anyone else have these doubts???

[honeybunz 139]

Yes!! My surgery is on Monday and that is one of my fears as well.

[Babbs 14,681]

If you follow the program, ABSOLUTELY! The sleeve is not a miracle, it's a tool. Ultimately, it's up to you to make it work and use this amazing tool to your advantage. Good Luck and congratulations to you both!!

[blondebomb 580]

Your going thru the natural head swarming do I don't I thought process. .I did it. My thoughts were oh this works for others there's no way it'll work on me! Everything else failed. But after thinking about this for over 15 yrs..an 2 my drs directing me to this, my surgeon is close friend of my friend I trusted an talked to him I thought if my insurance approve this then I will go thru with it. Had all preop test an classes done 2 wk preop shake 2 days before there it goes again my mind trying to question it again...my hubs being my biggest supporter. .I took a valium night before. .an went to preop big smiles..an smiled all the way to or! I'm 9 wks out..first month ruff. .not goin to lie..if you mentally prepare yourself for the worst you'll get thru. My surgeon forwarned me..if I can get thru first month youv got it made. So glad I did it! 60 pds down..gave away 6 large bags of clothes!! You can do this! Its getting your life back! I refused to be fat another day! I have a lot of health issues..some have improved been off glucose med since day 1..some meds I'll be on here out..it's only a tool..strict diet an active will be incorporated here out.but u already no that.. best wishes..keep us posted!

[Babbs 14,681]

Idahospud...I'm assuming you are from Idaho? Me too Who's your doc??

[sleeveme4152 16]

I feel the same way, I really hope it does work! good luck with your surgery, I do not have a date yet

[Chele H 427]

It will work....if you work it. Follow your doctor's instructions and eating plan to the letter. Dense Protein first, followed by veggies and starch last. Lots of Water and beware of liquid calories(smoothies, regular iced tea, iced coffee, etc)

[Idahospud 102]

Thank you everyone for the encouragement, I am such a doubter! I am going to definitely go thru with the surgery even with my doubts, but just wondered if I was going crazy lol

@@Babbs, I am going with John Pennings in Post Falls

[alexsisv 139]

I'm Monday too! Good luck to you. Yes, the sleeve will work and you can do this!