Less than a month now for some of you July people. How are you feeling? Are you getting scared, super excited, a little of both?? I had my first o shit moment last week, and I don't even know what brought it on, I just had this really weird feeling of "what the hell have I gotten myself into" it didn't last long and I was back to being so super excited in no time at all. I want to know how you all are feeling ???

I am feeling crazy! lol I am scared, excited, and every other feeling that you can feel! I keep thinking that i dont have everything that I need! Still trying to figure out which protein shake I like........ I think i am a mess!

Wow - I am impressed you have only had one "oh crap" moment - I have had several. I am impatient for it to get here - but at the same time I feel like I have absolutely nothing ready - I am feeling like cwilkie! I am a mess too!
I have not tried any protein shakes yet - have not bought a mixer - I did look at a gym this week - so I guess that is something. I am usually so organized! What is wrong with me?!?!? Panic you think?

I don't have mine until July 29th, so you guys are all a little ahead of me. I'm really scared though and wondering what the heck I have gotten myself into. I'm still not sure if I'm going to tell people or not. I've told a few close friends and then my family knows, but nobody else. How about you?? Are you telling people or not??

I had my final preop mtg on Wed. and am now out of town until June 29th and will come back and have my surgery on the 10th. I have been having 2nd guessing moments for weeks but then I remember why I decided to do it in the first place and I'm all good. I started buying things awhile ago but then stopped because a lot of people say their taste changes after surgery so I didn't want to end up with a lot of protein flavors that I end up not liking. I did, however, get 2 tippy cups the other day to help me drink water slower initially. I'm a gulper and want to make sure I get small sips only initially. Other than that, I'm going to try and relax this last month.

I have been using shakes for 2 months now, made a lot of changes like giving up pepsimax, lol. have made beef broth and chicken to freeze. Read here about New Whey Protein shots and going to get some off eBay. I had some really hard times but finally seem to have my head space sorted. I am 58 and having health issues, this feels like getting my life back, hopefully I will have so many options and fun to have, it will be totally worth it. It is great to have this forum, has and will make the journey easier. I have told my specialists about it.

I have told some family members and a few friends. All have been supportive luckily but I think it is a personal choice, if you are not sure of a person, maybe say nothing...my husband has been superb. So my friendsI wish you smooth sailing, send hugs to each of you x

I have days where i'm really excited and can't wait -- and other days when I think OMG, I am all for having 85% of my stomach removed, so I can walk for long periods and go up stairs without being a hot winded mess, am I just crazy or what?? Then I calm down and think, hell yeah!!! I want to outlive my husband. I refuse to get all the diseases and health problems that are soon to follow -- I do not want to have to shop with one of those stinken scooters.
I think all of us that want plastic surgery after we lose our weight should go to Tijuana as a group next April, maybe we could get a group rate!

I'm deffinatly in the "lets hurry up and get this over so i can head into advancing my diet" phase!! LOL!...Mine is July 8th (hubby goes for his on the 21st of this month!)...he started his liquid diet about 3 weeks before surgery (a week early) to get a start on wt. loss and I'm starting to try some of the protein shakes (today was my first!)...and trying to replace meals with shakes and seeing how i do until i absolutly HAVE to only be on liquids starting the 24th...i'm nervous but after seeing how much hubby has been loosing (he lost 17lbs in the first week!), i'm excited about loosing mine! We are taking a family trip to disney and san diego at the end of August and I want to fit in all the rides without feeling "squeeshed" I'm hoping to be down 50lbs by then! Is that too big of a goal with a surgery on the 8th of july (hense why i'm starting the diet now )

I just need to remind myself whenever I feel anxious about why I am doing this. Is it scary, yes. Will it be worth the pain and loss of having the ability to eat an entire 16 inch pizza...hell yes!!! More than anything I want to be healthy and eat like a skinny person! !! I have only told friends and family. Will tell people after if they ask as don't want to lie but it's really no ones business but mine. Good luck to everyone and don't let the anxiety overshadow your joy and excitement to be healthy and happy.

Oh ya I shit my pants daily LOL.. Then I try to remind myself to th ink positive and everything will work out great and I cannot wait for a happier, healthy ME!!!! I havent told anyone but my hubby, and two friends..No family.. Nothing.. Dont want anyone changing my mind and making me feel bad about it.. Im doing it for me and I do not think anyone needs to have a opinion on it... That said after the face Im sure I will be so happy that I will tell everyone.. I still havent bought anything either, LOL..

fact******* geesh

just got a call from my surgeon's rooms, he wants to a gastroscope himself, already had one with a colonscopy grrr. He wants to see the hiatus hernia before repair , I was not happy but at least he is thorough, just nervous he is going to say I cannot get the sleeve done until I do something else now.... After. 2 postponements already, dayum, wish me luck, I just want this DONE

No one but you guys know and understand, i am excited, i am going to Tijuana to get this done, I am paying out of my pocket, i am excited, doubting my self my partner is very supportive and thats a big help! My bday is June 30, I start my pre op diet july 1 then my surgery is 7/11 so i am enjoying all my favorite foods and i luv to cook so i am on count down i used to have the band lost 100 lbs and two babies later i am ready for the sleeve, no more babies my partner is fixed (ha)

I am absolutely terrified. The closer I get to the surgery happening, the more scared I am that something will come up and they won't be able to do it. I keep googling "why people can't have gastric sleeve" and freaking myself out that it's not going to happen. I think that until I wake up after surgery, and hear them say it was a success, I'll have this fear. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this kind of borderline paranoia normal? Am I being too hypersensitive?

I am excited. I am having worries about passing out at work once my four weeks is up, not losing the weight, but as far as the surgery itself I feel like I have made the right choice. I figure at the rate i'm going Id wind up with stroke or heart attack in my 40's and in a nursing home by my 50's. So i'll take my chances at 25 with the surgery.

My surgery is July 3, 2013. I am excited, nervous, scared, and ready to get it over with all at the same time. I had to start my liquid diet early and I am at war with my head and my stomach but I am making it. I feel like at 37 I deserve a healthier happier life and this is my new start at that life. Good Luck to everyone on your new journey. I will pray for healing over us all and quick recoveries.

I think the fear bout not being able to be sleeved Is normal. Just follow your pre-op diet, get that liver shrunk and all will be fine. Don't cheat, it's when your liver hasn't shrunk enough that they cant operate.

I am getting not so much scared but anxious as the days drag on. I just want to be done and on the other side.

I'm pretty sure I will follow that pre-op diet like a master I want it done so bad - I just wish I could fast forward life 3 months into the future, so I'm post-sleeve, feeling awesome and ready to get on with living!!!