June 10 - Seeking a mentor near San Antonio, Texas.

[got2bslim4me 15]

I am literally one week away from surgery, and I am all over the place mentally and physically. I would love to pair up with someone 1+ years post-op. I can use all of the motivation and support I can get!

[rgodfrey09 98]

So, I can't be a mentor but crazy I am having MY surgery on June 10th at North Central Baptist up in Stone Oak!! Good luck!!

[got2bslim4me 15]

That's awesome! What a coincidence. I would rather be at North Central Baptist, but my surgeon uses Southwest General. Although you cannot be a mentor just yet, I would love to keep in touch as we share this journey at the same time. Please add me as a friend and God bless! Six days!

[JCrumm 2]

Got2bslim4me i can help you thru this I am 2 years out and I know it is scary!! but trust me YOU GOT this... any questions please let me know...I am actually in Idaho and had the Sleeve on July 29th 2013 I have lost 253 lbs and have ups and downs but mainly ups!! rgodfrey09 good luck to you and keep me posted any problems or questions you 2 are more then welcome to message me!!

[got2bslim4me 15]

Got2bslim4me i can help you thru this I am 2 years out and I know it is scary!! but trust me YOU GOT this... any questions please let me know...I am actually in Idaho and had the Sleeve on July 29th 2013 I have lost 253 lbs and have ups and downs but mainly ups!! rgodfrey09 good luck to you and keep me posted any problems or questions you 2 are more then welcome to message me!!

JCrumm,

Thank you! I need to lose 212 lbs to make it to my goal weight, so I know you will be a great resource for me. I have done lots of research, but there are still things that are remain gray areas for me. So, I will definitely have some questions. I have sent you a friend request so we can remain in touch.

[rgodfrey09 98]

How did you surgery go?! Had mine yesterday at north central baptist. I was FEELING those gas pains last night wow.

[grace-not-perfection 39]

How did you surgery go?! Had mine yesterday at north central baptist. I was FEELING those gas pains last night wow.

rgodfrey09 how are you feeling today? Were you nervous about your surgery?

[grace-not-perfection 39]

I am literally one week away from surgery, and I am all over the place mentally and physically. I would love to pair up with someone 1+ years post-op. I can use all of the motivation and support I can get!

got2bslim4me.. How is the mental preparation going for you?? What are you specifically worried about?

[got2bslim4me 15]

How did you surgery go?! Had mine yesterday at north central baptist. I was FEELING those gas pains last night wow.

rgodfrey09,

Surgery went great. I was the first one on the table on Wednesday morning and in a room by noon. I was discharged the very next day after finishing close to 50% of two trays. I'm really blessed. The gas has been manageable, but I have been in some pain. My doc wouldn't give me anything other than Tylenol 3, and it is honestly useless. Each day I am feeling stronger and stronger. I had guests for the first time, and they said that they couldn't even tell I had had surgery.

How did it go for you? Are you home yet?

[got2bslim4me 15]

I am literally one week away from surgery, and I am all over the place mentally and physically. I would love to pair up with someone 1+ years post-op. I can use all of the motivation and support I can get!

got2bslim4me.. How is the mental preparation going for you?? What are you specifically worried about?

grace,

I decided to trust the process, trust my research, trust my surgeon, and most importantly trust God. The day before surgery I was focused on cleaning out, packing up, and spending the evening with my family. The morning of surgery, I went in confident and by the time they finished my IV, I was meeting the anesthesiologist and getting on the table. It still feels like a dream, but they made sure that I left with all questions answered.

[grace-not-perfection 39]

I think I'm most worried that I won't loose any weight. I know i know... That is ludicrous, but it has been such a life long struggle with my weight I Doubt my bodies ability to be a normal size!

I had been praying a lot about WLS and finally gave it to GOD and low and behold he had not one but three separate people speak to me in a fee days time about their WLS journey! I took it as a sign and called my surgeon that week.

I know that this journey is going to be 50% weight loss battle ... 50% emotional battle... I am just trying to prepare myself for it all!!

[got2bslim4me 15]

I think I'm most worried that I won't loose any weight. I know i know... That is ludicrous, but it has been such a life long struggle with my weight I Doubt my bodies ability to be a normal size!

I had been praying a lot about WLS and finally gave it to GOD and low and behold he had not one but three separate people speak to me in a fee days time about their WLS journey! I took it as a sign and called my surgeon that week.

I know that this journey is going to be 50% weight loss battle ... 50% emotional battle... I am just trying to prepare myself for it all!!

I can 1000% relate to your concern about losing weight. I struggle with that right now. However, what I know for sure is that I am not going to give up until I reach my goal. Attitude is everything. The surgery allows us a "reset." I'm learning to eat all over again as if I was a baby. I consider that a gift, not a prison sentence. Even on my worst day, I have to remember that. We can do it.

[grace-not-perfection 39]

Yes we can do it!!! Thank you for the reassurance!