Sleeve Surgery on July 7th . . . and a little freaked out! Hehe.

**Roman** · 06-26-2011 06:37 PM

I think the title pretty much sums it up wonderfully. I've been struggling with weight my entire life. I'm in my late 30's and decided that surgery would be my kind of last resort after trying VERY hard to lose weight one last time for a couple of years. Honestly, I just want a life . . . or at least one that doesn't revolve around food.

I'm 350lbs right now and know this isn't going to be some kind of easy fix and there's nothing magical about it. I'm going to have to work my butt off to get to where I want to go, but I'm not going to lie. There's a part of me that's terrified I'm not really strong enough. I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow and know it's going to be a struggle . . . but it's time. This HAS to be my time, even though I'm freaked out! Hehe.

So, I'm looking forward to reaching out for support and even supporting others along their journey. It's going to be an interesting ride. I just hope I'm strong enough!!

THANKS and HELLO!

Roman

**Jeni** · 06-26-2011 07:32 PM

Hi Roman,

I'm having my surgery Tuesday, June 28, and I'm doing ok right now. I just started packing for the hospital. I've been organizing for weeks like there's going to be a new baby in the house! I think I'm ready. But I'll have to see how I'm doing tomorrow when I know it's coming!

**newjoanie** · 06-26-2011 07:34 PM

Good luck on your journey. You are doing what is best for you!

**BERTAJO** · 06-26-2011 08:15 PM

It is easier than you think. I thought it was going to be worse than it is. The only issue that I have battled only the last day or two has been my mind ( I think). I am 11 days post op only on cream soups, yogurt, jello etc. I feel like I need to EAT something. I usually eat crushed ice or make crushed ice covered with sugarfree snowcone syrup for a treat. But again I think its MENTAL - (LOL) You just cant obsess over what you are not having and keep reminding yourself why with your goal in mind. Know that not being able to chew food right now as a normal person - it is temporary. You will do fine It is a wonderful feeling when you start losing and know this is it, I am on the road to the new me - never to look back and never to struggle with that horrible monster again. It is a tool and you still have to be the one in control, if the food gets in control again - it could come back. You have worked to hard to get where you are now to let that happen. Good Luck and best wishes - Look forward to your journey.

**Kloudyday** · 06-26-2011 08:40 PM

Good luck I hope all goes smoothly for you! I'm still waiting for my insurance to approve the surgery; hoping for next month. Keep us informed

**weetoeu** · 06-26-2011 08:51 PM

my surgery is on july 6, and today i was supposed to start the pre op liquid diet. did ok till my dear boyfriend ordered a pizza! I had wanted to have pizza before my surgery and i went ahead and had it for dinner tonight. Got my fill, and it was great! I will start the liquid diet in the morning and continue on. I have been a little weepy and edgy for the last couple of days. I had some time to myself tonight and i know that everything is going to be ok, and this time next year, everything will be fabulous~!!! We will all hang in there together! Robbin

**teemarie** · 06-27-2011 08:34 AM

I have my surgery on the 7th as well. And I am a little more than nervous, not quite scared, but excited too. I keep reading about everyones successes and some of the regrets and it makes me a little anxious, am I going to regret this or am I going to be a success story. I have to keep thinking positive and that I am going to be a success story. I have already lost a little on my own, and my dr only requires one day of liquid diet before surgery. I am going to do this, for me, and be a success, so are you, so lets jump in it together!

**BERTAJO** · 06-27-2011 08:37 AM

Just try and be strong. I have a 19 year old boy my husband who is a bbq guru, 9 year old boy and a 2 1/2 girl. Btwn BBQ - pizza - mex food (my weakness) you feel surrounded. Trust me it all sounds better than the guiilt after. Stay focused on your goal and remind yourself - Its only for a little while - its not like you are never gonna get those things you enjoy. Only when you do it will be in moderation and exercised off. Keep your head up and know how much healthier you are gonne be and FEEL

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Roberta

**Roman** · 06-27-2011 04:14 PM

Thanks for all the support! Today I started my pre-surgery diet and will be doing that for the next week and a half before surgery. Honestly, I think I'll be able to do it okay. I think my brain just switched to "GOTTA DO IT" and that was it. I am still freaked out and think, oddly, that it's a good thing. I mean, I'm altering my body FOREVER, but I also know it's something that has to be done in order for me to get my life in order. So, HERE WE GO! It's the beginning and I've jumped of off the cliff. Now just have to ride it out!!!