August 10th, need a little support

[NewYorkStateofMind 10]

Hey everyone! So I'm just about five days away from my surgery. My liquid diet has been tough, but I've kicked its ass so far. Since I started my weight loss journey I've lost 52 lbs! My original goal was to lose 30 lbs prior to the procedure. Inching very close to being below 300 lbs before the surgery. I'm a man, 5'10, and twenty-five years old. Beginning to feel very nervous about the reality of the surgery. How did you/are you coping with these nerves? Also, does anyone have any clue what ballpark somebody weighing about 300 lbs should expect to lose in the first few months? Know everybody is different and results will vary pretty greatly but think hearing those numbers might ease my nerves a bit. Thank you all for sharing your stories, you've been a lifesaver through this process.

Edited August 5, 2018 by NewYorkStateofMind

[BostonWLKC 807]

Hi ! Congrats on your amazing start! Wow 52 lbs already!

I spent my time researching here and on the web on tips and expectations, packed....and generally tried to stay busy and not obsess haha. Clean the house, go shopping for just the essentials or whatever else you wont want to do for the first week or so. The days will go by quickly, especially if youre working in the leading days.

For me, surgery was really uneventful. The gas pains for the first few days was the worst part-- so just focus on walking a lot during that time (and getting in water). My taste buds really didnt change but others have experiences with that so dont buy too many Protein Shakes in case you dont like that brand after surgery. Premier Protein is my favorite.

Post here often -- and update us . This community is an amazing support.

You've got this . (and its amazing!)

[AEdoesRnY 531]

Wow, congratulations on your weight loss so far! What an absolutely amazing accomplishment!

I am just about one week out from surgery, so I can't really comment on what the first few months will look like, but I can answer in terms of the nerves as you approach surgery! It was really tough approaching the date because something that had been theoretical for so long was all of a sudden becoming practical. I found it useful to sit down and do some journaling - about my reasons for making this choice, about what my doubts or worries were and processing/writing through them, about what I hoped to accomplish or try over the first six months or year of surgery, etc.

I know not everyone is a journaler, but if you have someone to talk through the same kinds of questions with I'd recommend it! Or any kind of mindfulness practices where you fully acknowledge the feelings of nervousness or doubt, process why it's happening, and process them!