Only 15 days to go!

[Christina T. 17]

My surgery is on Dec 30th!!! It's almost here, and the days seem to be flying by!!! I will be toasting the New Year with my 1 fl. oz. medicine cup of Water in the hospital, lol!!! ???? ???? ???? I am excited, but nervous too. I think it's natural, as it would be before any type of major surgery. The most nerve racking thing for me is my fear of the unknown. I have always feared change, especially any big changes in my life, and this will by far be the biggest one yet. However, I am in therapy, and it helps to work on new coping skills other than eating, which up until I entered into the weight loss surgery program at Boston Medical Center almost a year ago, had been my go-to coping mechanism for any type of stress, depression or anxiety I was feeling. I have major depression and generalized anxiety disorder, so it's been tough going, but I am trying harder and improving every day. It's a process for me, and will probably never stop being one. But since I first started this weight loss surgery journey on Dec. 13, 2013, up until my pre-op appointment on Dec. 11, 2014, literally almost a year ago, I have really tried to change my way of thinking and behavior in terms of eating, and I'm proud to say it worked. I have lost 46 pounds on my own, so I'm starting to become more confident that I can handle life after surgery. ☺ ????

I would definitely appreciate LOTS of support and encouragement on this forum though, since I'm sure not every day is smooth sailing!!! Any advice or personal experiences people would share regarding their hospital stay, the day of discharge from the hospital and the first week or two at home would sure be helpful right now!!! It's coming up so fast!!! ???? ????

[Trillium 50]

My sleeve is the 29th, so a day before yours, and I can identify with your nerves and history of depression. GOOD ON YA for the substantial weight loss already. I am looking for a new therapist to help me through the transition of losing weight and adjusting to my new self. I like my old therapist but he's not really the right guy for this job.

What kind of presurgery diet are you on?

[kimdlawson06 141]

I'm Dec 30th as well and it's kinda weird to bring in the New Year that way, but also very appropriate. Start out 2015 on a good note!

How long is your liquid diet? Mine is 1 week.