Butterflywarrior 241 Posted September 20, 2016 Holi I've been reading my big fat sleeve book and it talks lots about this site so decided to come check it out. I've been reading multiple books, researching articles and talking to people. My surgeon thought it was best to do the sleeve with me due to my complex medical hx. I'm scheduled for surgery on October 24th and I'm a ball of nervous excitement! Any tips would be grand. Oh yeh I just turned 39 and in having dr takata at Scripps hospital do my surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted September 20, 2016 Relax! I spent a little over half a day in the hospital, had one pain pill once I got home, and was driving and shopping in four days. I never even felt I had surgery. I got through the jitters before surgery by painting a room, cleaning closets, pantry and drawers. I too read everything I could about the sleeve. It has been an amazing three years and I would sure do it again. My husband has lost 100 lbs. and his diabetes is finally under control. I have no more asthma gasping when I walk a block, I am off Metformin, we are both off one BP pill, and I am happy that I have slim ankles, not puffy and swollen like before. Best wishes to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 20, 2016 @@Butterflywarrior Sounds like you are doing well with the preparation. As you've probably read - it's as much mental as physical. I'm pre-op so time will tell but I found therapy for emotional eating (more mindless/boredom eating) very helpful. I also started eating how I will need to post-op - high protein/low carb, mindful eating, eating slow, small bites, etc. This book was good to understand some of the emotional aspects of live after surgery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054RXXS0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Best of luck on your journey!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted September 20, 2016 Thank you..I'm practicing some mindfulness eating at times and I see a psychologist to work on my issues already...ty for your advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks loopy your feedback is encouraging...it will be nice not to have cankles!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted September 21, 2016 @@KristenLe thank you so much for your support and feedback. I've crossed that book a few times but haven't bought it yet.. I read another one about coping by a psychologist and really liked it. This book you shared with me has been recommended at other websites too. Ty ahain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
