This time next week, I will be sleeved! (just a little venting...)

I'm a week away from the biggest, most important change I've ever made in my life! I am feeling every emotion there is! Today was tough. My pre-op diet is very flexible, in that I am allowed a few "extras". However, I was craving my trusty old friend, CARBS, today! I wanted a big plate of macaroni and cheese, or pasta with alfredo sauce... anything BUT a cup of veggies or vegetable soup! It could be that my nerves are starting to get the best of me. The old Tina would eat my nervousness away... I can't do that anymore. I'm looking forward to my new life! It seems like the days are dragging. April 30th isn't coming fast enough. Lol. If it wasn't for this site, a few family members & the best friends in the world, I would have lost my mind by now!  Anyway, I'm just venting a little bit. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!  

We'll be waiting for you, Tina!  Wishing you an easy surgery and speedy recovery.  

Thank you, Tracy! 

I think a week before surgery is one of the harder times.  I remember wanting to cheat on my pre-op about that time.  Hang in there.  It won't be long and you'll be on your way.  Its quite a journey.  Just think of how it will be a year from now. I'll be one year post-op on May 1, and I'm already approaching my goal weight.   Its so worth it. 

Best wishes,

Carol

Thank you so much, Carol! It's been a long road for me. I went through a lot to finally get to this point! I see your posts, and you are definitely one who inspires me! I can't wait to share this experience with all of you on the loser's bench! Congratulations on your weight loss & enjoy your 1st surgiversary! 

Hang in there Tina.  You are so close to being on the other side of the surgery but I understand the feeling.  Pre-op has been rough on me too.  I have to flip channels when commercials come on so that I dont let the head hunger creep in.  Thinking of you!  Good luck!

Rox

Thanks, Rox!  The head hunger is a killer, but, we can do this!!! Best of luck to you as well! See ya on the flip side! 

I'm exactly a week away, too, but my pre-op diet is much more strict.  5 Ensure per day plus occasional chicken broth.  One week gone and one week to go - it's hard and time is slow so I hear what you're saying.  I just miss having something hot.  My stress is about the surgery itself, complications and recovery - the typical worries. This website has been my saving grace - helps me to know I"m not alone in my anxieties and this, too, shall pass.  Good luck, Tina!  We're almost there!

I understand! I stress about the surgery & recovery too... It helps that one of my best friends is an RN on the bariatric floor at my hospital. 
She's been a wealth of information as is this site! Thank you & good luck to you too! We have this in the bag!!! 

congrats on your upcoming surgery! i wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!!