Surgery Tomorrow Morning

Hi! I have been a member of this forum since 2012 but this is the first time I'm actually doing something besides reading! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and I'm starting to become extremely nervous. I'm scared that I will fail and I have never failed at anything I've attempted (besides losing weight). I have noticed that I have a tendency to sabotage myself. Just looking for any words of wisdom. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I was afraid as well. I have always been good about sticking to a diet short term,  but given up after my motivation wane.  But this is such a huge lifestyle change,  physically I'm  unable to eat like I used to.  I guess I could eat junk,  but honestly it would have to be a conscious effort to do it.  Most of my problem was portion control.  Can't really binge eat now,  since there is physically no room to fit it in.  

You aren't likely to succeed by not getting the surgery,  so follow the plan set out by your doctor and you'll be shocked at how fast the weight drops.  

Good luck for anuncomplicated surgery and a quick,  pain free recovery.  

Thank you! I am not worried about after the surgery. I am totally prepared with all of the foods to get me through. I'm just nervous about the surgery itself.

I was very nervous about that too.  This was the first time I had ever had surgery,  so I had no idea how my body was going to react.  I understand your fear. 

I was very nervous about the surgery itself. A day afterward I had to keep reminding my self that my innards had actually changed a great deal, because it did not feel like it. The surgery itself was minor. I could have gone back to work in a couple of days. Now, my pipes, on the other hand have not yet adjusted after close to eight weeks. I figure I am missing the mark on my interventions with this. It is better than it was right after surgery. 

Best to you. 

You are definitely not alone!  I, myself, had the exact same feelings and doubts that you have mentioned.  I keep everything in check by reminding myself of how far I have come, and that food is NOT important enough to mess with my success.  Best of luck....you have taken a huge step by having this life changing procedure!  Enjoy your journey!

Thank you! As sad as it is, I had to "come to terms" with the fact that I wasn't losing food just changing the way I look at it.

Good luck tomorrow!  Keep sipping and walking.  Work hard and you won't fail.  My best advice is to be mindful.  Track everything like it's your full time job.  Then it will be habit and you will have set the course for the rest of your life.  :)

Thank you! I have the right mindset and I know what I need to do, I'm just nervous that I will screw everything up.

I was so afraid of failing, I almost canceled my surgery. But I didn't, and I am so glad I went through with it. Hang in there and keep us updated!