How are you doing with your surgery behind you now? I live on the Gulf coast as well. You had the same fears that most of us had. My surgery was in 2011 but I remember being unsure. Now I'm trying to get back to my first weight loss goal. I didn't do anything for physical exercise and my weight kept back on...not all of it but half...it's a lifelong change but well worth it. My sleep apnea is gone ( I slept with a bi-pap machine) and my asthma disappeared. The surgery is a life saver!

Good morning my fellow sleevers and future sleevers. My anxiety has been calmed and I will be heading to the hospital in four hours. I think it helped that I cleaned out two closets last night and tried to do any last heavy lifting needed since it will be off limits very soon. The word "nesting" came to mind while organizing the closet chaos and cleaning the two rooms. Getting the home ready for a big change to reduce or eliminate any surprises. I hope I have the right protein powders, protein drinks, vitamins that will agree with me after the surgery. My husband is amazing, so supportive even though he does not really agree with the surgery for the risk I am taking. He does see the benefits and hopes like I do that it eliminates my sleep apnea, high blood pressure and knee pain. I will pray for complication-free surgeries for my fellow sleevers and really fast healing. And may nauseau and reflux never appear. Amen

My surgery is scheduled for this wed dec 10th and am having 2nd thoughts. One question I want to ask sleevers is ...Will I forever be drinking sips, sips, sips throughout my day for the rest of my life? Is there a time where I don't have to drink constantly or eat protein every 2 hours so I don't get nauseated? The last three weeks I have been eating like I used to when I lost 45 lbs, but I could not lose too much so I could be approved for surgery. so I went from 218 (1st appt with surgeon in Aug.) to 210 (today) and am thinking maybe I can try one more time doing it "on my own" without surgery. I worry about being nauseated, having reflux (I don't have it now), and getting dehydrated (I drink water now but not the amount that is needed post-surgery). I would appreciate any advice this experienced group of people can give.