New to this site. Hoping to have my gastric sleeve surgery December 21st

**loopylori** · 11-10-2015 08:53 AM

Hi all! I am 4 months into the journey and have completed all of the steps my insurance company requires. My surgeon has told me that we could pick a date and submit the paperwork to insurance as soon as next Tuesday. Excited and scared. I was not scared so much about the surgery before now. Now I am thinking about the pain and what if something goes wrong. Then I am scared about changing my lifestyle and since I am the only family member making this drastic change, will I fail because my husband and daughter will be eating differently from me. I don't want to fail. I feel like this is my last chance to lose it and actually keep it off. I pray I can steer my family into eating more healthy and convince my husband to have the surgery. He is a truck driver and does not feel like he can make all of the necessary doctor appointments. Plus I think he is scared of the surgery.

Looking forward to being here and reading about everyone's journey.

Lori in Georgia

**mtngrl** · 11-10-2015 12:27 PM

Welcome!! There are many here cooking for a family too. Ask your questions and I know everyone will jump in to help.

**Rayer** · 11-10-2015 03:32 PM

Hello Loopy... I felt that same way. I knew this was my last hope of being healthier and thinner. This is lifestyle change and we should be making healthy choices in our food selections, therefore your family would benefit from eating healthier choices as well. Try serving them the same kinds of food you are eating, albeit larger portions. Take one day at a time and follow your dr's orders and you will do fine. I'm 3 months out and down 52lbs. If I can do this, anyone can. Best of luck and keep us updated.

**dpaperin** · 11-11-2015 11:38 AM

I am actually considering having this surgery after the new year but this too is one of my fears. Everyone else in the house can eat and I will be the one eating healthy. I know in the beginning it's going to be hard but I'm sure if I am the only one cooking they are going to either have to get used to the new healthy lifestyle or learn how to cook for themselves. I know it's going to be a big change.

**kleb42** · 11-11-2015 10:36 PM

Why not have your family eat healthier as well? Your children have your genes, and they may end up overweight themselves, it's a great idea to start them on a healthier lifestyle now, so they won't need surgery later in life...and you will eventually be able to eat the same things, just smaller portions. I know it's easier said than done, but starting your children out now with a healthier lifestyle will only help them in the future.