Reality Check

I am laying in my bed with my cpap mask on as I type this. I start opti tomorrow. I have the most amazing woman in my life and I am blessed by her support. So why am I nervous? I am ready for this I have my surgery on the 14th of Oct. I want to be healthy I am not focusing on the weight as I am going to truly value all NSV I can. I believe that this is my best option for real progress. During the journey ahead I want to remember not being able to play with my kids. Not being able to play sports or take a bath in a tub and fit. I want to not have to sleep with a cpap machine. I want to still have energy after work to go for a walk with my amazing girl. I want to fit in a seat at a sporting event. Value these moments future me as you can't do them the way you are right now.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery.  I think that your goals are most certainly all attainable.   You will be shocked and amazed of all the wonderful things that you will be capable of.  Take tons of pictures along the way.  Never forget who you once were, and how miserable and hopeless it often felt.  The changes happen VERY QUICKLY!!!! Sometimes it hardest for us to see what other people see as we start to change.  This process has a huge mental component.  It will test you mentally and physically everyday.  Glad to see you have an amazing support person by your side.   In the beginning its not always easy, but each day gets better.   The rewards are all worth it. I haven't a single regret!!!

Be very excited......you've got quite a ride coming.....and it will be AWESOME !!!

I wish you all the best!!!

From one guy to another who's about 5 months post op

As good as you imagine your life will be after surgery it's actually going to be 10x better

You got this 

So true! It's actually 10x better than you could ever imagine!

Imagine going to a sporting event and not only fitting in the seat but having room to spare AND deciding to take transit to the event and choosing to walk around the city first and going for dinner at an outdoor patio and NOT worrying about the patio chairs breaking and then after the event going home happy and content and having the energy to go for a walk in the evening with your "special girl"!! All of those things will become reality...you will have so much energy and all of the fear of being tired, or in pain, or embarrassed will evaporate!

Good luck --- you got this!!

You've got this!!  I look forward to the journey ahead with you.  I am very proud of you for all you have been through thus far...and can't wait for the months and years ahead.