Question:
HELP!! I'm 2 weeks pre-op and feel like a whale
I'm having the surgery on March 14,2003.I have not been careful AT ALL about what I'm eating. I know I've gained weight. I feel SO fat. I hate to go out in public.Did anyone else feel this way pre-op? — Debbie W. (posted on February 26, 2003)
February 26, 2003
I understand totally how you feel as I feel the same way but mostly due to
the fact that my biggest clothes are just too tight and do not look right
and I refuse to buy anything new until I lose. I will keep you in my
prayers and when we are on the losing side then I am sure we will both
feel better. My surgery is April 3rd.
— thesaurkratkid
February 26, 2003
And I thought I was the only one who was feeling this way! I am 22 days
pre-op and my clothes seem to be getting tighter. I am feeling really
nervous and stressed about my surgery lately and I think that has a bit to
do with it. I just keep trying to tell myself that in 6 months I won't be
feeling this way anymore - and that this great tool is going to help me
like you wouldn't believe!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you on
the 14th!
— anitanbug
February 26, 2003
Completely understand. My surgery is April 3, 2003 and since I've found
out my surgery date, I've been eating like crazy. Plus my joints hurt more
than ever. There are some days I just don't feel like doing anything cause
I hurt and I know the hurting is weight related. Just have patience. You
have 2 weeks to go. It's probably going really slow right now, but before
you know it, the big day will be here. Now if I can only convince myself
that. LOL!
— TLLessor
February 26, 2003
Probably most of us did. The stress/anticipation/fear of the upcoming
surgery and the fear of the unknown life post-op caused me to go into a
last supper syndrome for a good month before surgery and I know that I must
have gained at least 10 pounds-the last 10 that I am trying to get off now!
I, too, was embarrassed to go out in public, be seen with my body builder
husband, and would agonize over which outfit to wear that made me look less
fat-as if! All that will change for you in just a short period of time.
In just a year, I have gone from no self-esteem or confidence to tons of
it, from a size 22/24 to a size 10-12, from agonizing over what to wear
because I was too fat, to agonizing over what to wear because the choices
are now endless and they all look good on me!! No modesty here...LOL. I
wish though that someone had told me pre-op that all those foods i was
stuffing myself with out of fear that I would never be able to eat them
again, was just not true. There is very little I cannot eat now, if I
choose to eat it. Might have saved me gained the last 5 or so! Good luck!
— Cindy R.
February 26, 2003
GOOD BLESS ALL OF FOR SHARING AND POSTING!!!
— Debbie W.
February 26, 2003
Well, we are in the same boat. I have been enjoying everything since I
learned of my date last week. But my Dr. only gave me a week and a half to
stuff!! My date is March 4th! I've slowed my roll...and am now trying to
lose a few before the big day. Good Luck to you! Blessings.
— Angela M.
February 26, 2003
Debbie, my surgeon required us to lose 10% of our weight before surgery.
Everyone complains about it. But down the road, we all appreciate it. Not
only does it shrink the fatty liver, which can be a problem, but it makes
us healthier to go through surgery and there are fewer complications. I
lost 30 pounds before surgery and now, almost 3 months out, I'm down 65
pounds. And I'm a very slow loser. As a previous poster said, the weight
you gain will just have to come off after surgery. And I believe that
eventually we'll all be able to eat what we want, in smaller quantities,
Best of luck to you as you have your surgery and soon we'll welcome you to
the "other side"!
Michele
— Michele C.
February 26, 2003
I feel the same way and I am pre-op with the same BMI, I am close to being
agorophobic at times. I feel like a whale too....can't wait to be on the
other side of this.
— Sarah S.
February 26, 2003
hi there :) i know how you feel, pre op i really dreading going out in
public and felt like a whale also, now post op, i feel like a beautiful
mermaid or an angel fish!! hehehe ;) you will too! give it time and best of
luck to you :)
— carrie M.
February 26, 2003
Right there with you all. I don't have a date yet, but I know it's right
around the corner. I just met with the surgeon last week, so I'm working
on losing my 10-15 lbs before 3/11, so no more pigging out for me. I have
found,that this is a perfect time to "put the fork down" and use
that energy to start excersing, meditiate, read a book, take a bath, etc...
I'm also using this time to focus on what I want to do post op, making
lists, writing in my journal, rearrianging my closets, drawers, etc... We
all have to learn to deal with stress and emotions without turning to food.
Good luck to you all..aims
— chickiewickie
February 26, 2003
I totally get what you're saying! My theory is this; for years before I
got my date (march 24!), I was fat (duh). Anyways, just to make it through
the past 7 or 10 years I had to really work to convince myself that I was
"ok". I had myself tricked that I was happy. To come to this
drastic of a decision, I had to really come to grips with how big I
actually am, and the effect that my weight has on me. So while being all
self aware and all is kinda good, it also kinda really sucks just because I
FEEL fatter than I EVER have. I don't want to go out, I don't want to hang
with my friends, I go to school, and come on here, and try to maintain some
relationship with my close friends and family. Luckily; there's a light at
the end of the tunnel. The fact that I can use this tool that will be given
to me, and turn this whole life around! I know this isn't going to solve
all my problems, but at least I'll know I'm on the way. Good luck all!!!
— Eryn G.
February 26, 2003
All I am going to say is AMEN Sister!...lol. I am praying that I will stop
soon. That means more to lose! I want to stop! I'm tryin' really hard to
stop!...lol.lol. I think I'm going to stop!...lol..lol..lol..
— April N.
February 27, 2003
I can relate. My consultation was january 8th. I have gained 20 pounds(okay
23 pounds). However, I did quit smoking on january 13th, I am very thankful
my surgery is march 11th.When the scheduler called I was like thank
goodness, I was beginning to think I would need the surgery just to get to
pre-op weight.LOL.Tonya
— Tonya M.
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