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Hey Everyone

So my surgery is set for June 1st. Which to me seems like an eternity away. I decided to join this social site because it is difficult to talk to my friends and family about how I feel. Only 4 people in my life know and all 4 are against it but are still somewhat supportive.

I wanted to ask a few questions tho. Is it normal pre op to stuff your face. I feel like I am in a constant struggle between trying to diet and trying to stuff my face with food I know I might not be able to eat for like 2 months! Also I wanted to know how you stayed optimistic if your surgery was a long way down the road. Also are there any other June sleevers? My surgery is June 1st!

Hope to hear from you guys soon! Thanks!

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Hi! I had my sleeve done in September 2014 after starting the process in June 2014 so I know what you mean about the wait. You have a lot of thoughts leading up to it and some of them are scary.

About wanting to "stuff your face", I hear there are lots of people who do the "last supper" farewell dinner just before their surgery thinking it's a last chance to eat what you want, as much as you want. I didn't do that but thought a lot about it and what I was going to miss. Truthfully, the two months after surgery are hard, but also easy in the sense that you are healing and your stomach is like a baby's....it just can't handle anything complicated so you just have to bull through the soft diets. It was actually harder when I could eat pretty much what I wanted. I missed eating MORE of it, even salads!

Even now, 6 months post-surgery, I still think about being able to eat a big meal, something I can no longer do. BUT, I mostly don't think about it and try to stick to better eating habits. I can eat very small amounts of really great (and high calorie) foods and often have a bite of something I would no longer order in a restaurant and find that it really is enough! I also find that I no longer crave certain unhealthy foods I used to crave. Basically I am satisfied with less, choose carefully what I put in my mouth and make sure it is worth every calorie! I actually think I enjoy what I eat more now than I did before, because I am more awake and conscious of my choices.

Good luck to you in your upcoming surgery and try not to stress!

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Hello and welcome!

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My date is June 12th and I am SO excited and scared at the same time! I am kind of doing the food thing right now because I want to start eating low carb which is my pre-op diet on April 1st so I have 2 1/2 months in when I get my surgery. I am going to Mexico to have it done, so I want to do everything I can to avoid complications.

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Hi! I am also hoping for May/June. I joined too so I would some what stop nagging my family with my every thought of surgery. It is fun to stay up late and read the boards and find support and people who are going through the same thing. Welcome!

I am eating what I want now, no dieting. I figured my eating will be changed for the better before I know it so I might as well enjoy this time that I do have to have no restriction. I don't find myself eating more than usual.

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I don't know my date yet either but May is a good guess. I am waiting for approval from BCBS federal in Florida. I keep thinking that I wont be able to drink while I eat and that bothers me more.

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