I have a concern??????

I have been thinking since I got my date, I'm a little concern if I will do the right things. I mean I know the flesh is weak, well mines is definitely weak and I don't want to mess up my tool. I want to make sure I do what I'm suppose to do after I have the surgery. As far as eating and drinking the right things, and I don't want to get sick either. I really think I'm just getting a few butterflies, a little nervous even maybe. What am I going to do? It just hit me I'm really doing this.In 10 days I will really be doing this OMG!!

Hi San! I had the same worries prior to surgery. I can tell you that I still am tempted on some food items...but this surgery gives you a tool that helps keep you honest. I've not thrown up once from something I've eaten since I had this surgery. The fear of dumping keeps me from eating things I shouldn't. Now that I'm down about 90 pounds, I just tell myself "Nothing tastes as good as losing these 90 pounds feels!" The compliments I get from friends and family keep me going, too. My kids are my biggest motivator. They're so proud of my loss that I can't stand the thoughts of backsliding into old habits. You'll find new motivation every single day to keep up the efforts on your part. I'll be thinking of you as your day approaches. Stay as calm as you can...the day before my surgery was my toughest one. Hang in there! Michelle

I agree with Michelle... It doesn't matter how much you want to...you won't be able to initially. The real test is when you're over a year out. I'm 16 months post op and it is a challenge to stay on the straight and narrow...but when I look at my license and see myself at 378 and looking a hot mess...it takes away any temptation that I may have had. I'm deathly afraid of gaining the weight back that I've lost. That there is motivation enough to get it right.