Newbie lurker here! Just got approved & have a surgery date!

I have been lurking on this site, reading it almost every single day since February.  I have been soaking in all the information I can from all of you and have learned so much!  I feel like I have done a lot of research and am going into this eyes wide open.  I know there will be a lot of good, some bad and some terrible, but I'm ready!  Oh am I ready!  

My surgery date is June 22 but I am not going to wait to start losing weight!  I'm going to start immediately.  I'm going to try many of the foods and eating strategies that I'll need post-op so I can practice.

Thanks to all of you out there who've gone through this, whether you're one day out or 6 years out.  I have learned so much by reading your experiences.  My only real worries are surgery complications (I know the risk is low, but it's possible) and my impending divorce from food.  I know I must make different food choices and eat less volume (volume eater here!) and I know the sleeve is a tool to help me.  I am considering getting some additional counseling for the mental part as well, although I'm generally a strong person, I've been fighting obesity since kindergarten.

Thanks for the silent support you've already given me and I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you!  How about a WOOHOO?!?

Woo Hoo!

June 22nd will be here before we know it! Then we'll be hearing about all of your success. Best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery!

Congrats,
Lindsey

Hi.  I've recently been scheduled for surgery on June 8.... and I'm feeling similarly to you!  The lurking, learning, reading, growing.... but also the "divorce from food" and the possible surgery complications.  I just want the surgery over with so I can let go of that worry at least -- I know there are possible other potential problems along the road, but I'd like that worry done!  I have 3 small children and can't get anymore life insurance (or afford it****il I lose weight, so I just want this risk done!  :-)   (All that worry, even though I know driving home from my doc appointments and the actual childbirth bringing those 3 gifts into the world were/are riskier!)

The mental part is absolutely amazing.  I watch the Style Network's "Ruby" ... have you watched that?  It's what really started me thinking, working on the mental side and admitting so much to myself.  I have toyed with counseling, as well.... she's going through Over Eaters Anonymous.... I've looked into it, although I don't think it's appropriate right now in my life, if I begin to see ANY issues post-surgery, I'll be looking further into the mental work.  (or should I say psychological work)

Good luck to you!!!  I start my pre-op 2 week diet tomorrow....   nervous about how ugly I will likely become -- cravings, etc.... but maybe I'll do better than I think??  LOL
Take care and good luck!

Congrats on the upcoming surgery date! What an exciting date that will be and the journey to follow. Please keep us infomred on your progress....wishing you the best!!!

WooHoo under 200 pounds!!!
Tina

 Haven'****ched Ruby but have watched many shows on weight loss and read many blogs/books/articles.  I don't expect this to be easy, but I feel about as well prepared as I could be!! 

So true about June 22 here before I know it!

Under 200 definitely deserves a WOOHOO!


By the way, how do I insert my surgery date under my avatar?  I've been looking all over for it and can't find it.

Good luck, you'll be so glad that you did this,   To add surgeon,  date and type go to My OH,  my journey  surgeries.   :o) jeani

Congrats surgery day twin! It will be here before we know it.

 Thank Jeani!  I'll try that!

Kim - awesome, sleeve sister!  Let's rock it!