Nervous about upcoming surgery

[Asm0108 11]

Hi! I am new to this site. I am scheduled for gastric sleeve in 3 days and am beginning to have doubts. I need to lose about 75 pounds and I keep telling myself I could do it on my own. But, I haven't been able to up to this point. I keep thinking about food that I may never get to eat again. Does anyone regret having it done?

Thanks

asm

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Good grief no, I don't regret it. I have my life back. The only things that cause me any discomfort in eating are bread with yeast and carbonated things. I did love me some bread and champagne back in the day but I can tell you I love my life now 100x more than bread or champagne.

There may be a few things that disagree with you post-op, but not many. Truthfully though, if you aren't willing to adopt a healthy way of eating (95% of the time) for the rest of your life, this surgery likely won't help you. The surgery will help you get to that healthy way of eating but you have to want that and be willing to maintain it. It's not magic, it takes work.

[Asm0108 11]

Good grief no, I don't regret it. I have my life back. The only things that cause me any discomfort in eating are bread with yeast and carbonated things. I did love me some bread and champagne back in the day but I can tell you I love my life now 100x more than bread or champagne.

There may be a few things that disagree with you post-op, but not many. Truthfully though, if you aren't willing to adopt a healthy way of eating (95% of the time) for the rest of your life, this surgery likely won't help you. The surgery will help you get to that healthy way of eating but you have to want that and be willing to maintain it. It's not magic, it takes work.

Thank you so much for the information. I want to get healthy and start living. I think I am just nervous because it is going to be a huge lifestyle change.

[Asm0108 11]

Thank you so much for the information. I want to get healthy and start living. I think I am just nervous because it is going to be a huge lifestyle change.

Good grief no, I don't regret it. I have my life back. The only things that cause me any discomfort in eating are bread with yeast and carbonated things. I did love me some bread and champagne back in the day but I can tell you I love my life now 100x more than bread or champagne.

There may be a few things that disagree with you post-op, but not many. Truthfully though, if you aren't willing to adopt a healthy way of eating (95% of the time) for the rest of your life, this surgery likely won't help you. The surgery will help you get to that healthy way of eating but you have to want that and be willing to maintain it. It's not magic, it takes work.

I have a lot of problems with diverticulitis and I worry whether I will be able to get enough Fiber. Are you able to eat fruits and vegetables?

[KristenLe 5,980]

It's a small % of people who can lose weight and keep it off. We have been down that path. It'll be worth the sacrifices. Good luck.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@Asm0108 I wasn't allowed fruits and veggies for a pretty significant amount of time after surgery, so my Fiber early on came from things like Beans and lentils as well as fiber powder and Oikos Triple Zero yogurt. Since you have issues with diverticulitis, you may want to discuss your specific needs with your bariatric team so you can come up with a good plan to deal with it.

Edited September 17, 2016 by Bufflehead