Before surgery weight is 194

[nervous46 0]

Am I making the right choice

[OCSlim 63]

There certainly are many things that need to be factored in besides just your weight.

[jessiquoi 623]

what's your height? any comorbidities? what does your doctor say? how long have you been trying to lose weight in more "conventional" methods?

only you can know if the decision is right for you... and your doctor has a lot of say in it too.

[mbrinmn 105]

That's a very personal decision. Do YOU feel you are making the right choice for yourself? Is it something you believe will help you live a more healthy lifestyle? Once you sleeve, it's all about the nutritious choices you make. Think of your little 1/4 stomach as a coin purse. Do you want to fill it up with pennies (junk foods), or do you want to fill it up with quarters (healthy and nutritious foods)? Which will give you more return on your investment? Are you ready and will to make that change.

All I can tell you is it really is, for me, not that hard. With such a small stomach, I am very careful about what I put in there. I was to make sure I live a long and healthy life so I don't miss the French fries (honestly) and I don't miss my huge vice: donuts. I still can't quite do salads, which I love. I am only 4 weeks out and the one salad I've had so far has run right ugh me. Besides, bib lettuce just isn't all that full of nutrition.

I gave up caffeine during my pre op diet and I was a huge Diet Coke fan...at least 3 per day. Plus coffee when I could get to my favorite coffee shop. Haven't even had the urge to start up with that.

I don't think of "give up things," I think of it as "adding to my investment"...the costs the insurances don't pay, the health and wellness for myself, feeling better, etc. I don't miss the pennies, because quarters are more valuable and a better return on my investment.

Also, I recommend watching the movie "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" and "food Inc." (both on Netflix). A nurse in the hospital recommended them. Boy, are they interesting and motivational: one teaches you about the benefits of juicing for the utmost in nutrition. Not suggesting you become a juice-head, it is just a very insightful movie. The other will show you today's unhealthy food chain and why Americans as a whole are becoming more and more obese. Just a couple of recommendations for you.

Good luck. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask me. I'll tell you anything, honestly and truthfully. So will anyone else here. We're all here to support each other.