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Hahaha exactly how I feel! My big pre-op class is the same day as my pre-op testing. I appreciate them putting it all together like that, it's like they remember we're actually people with jobs and lives and things to do lol. When is your surgery?

Hello everyone! I just had my operation on Monday, the 23rd. I found this forum and thought I would share a bit of my history. I learned how out of control my weight had become by accident. My little brother used to save all our cans and recycling so he could offset his allowance. You go to the plant and they weigh your car before and after. You get paid the difference. We unload and go to weigh out. I wanted to grab the receipt from the clerk so I had to step out. The scale dropped massively. The clerk (and myself) were shocked. I had made it up to approx 650lbs. I dropped my brother back off at home and I realized I had to make some changes. Over the years I managed to get down to about 510. I stalled there for a couple years so I decided to opt for the surgery. I got down to 470 as of the date of the surgery. Pain was pretty high, just today getting up easier. Looking forward to getting back into the gym and boxing again. My goal weight is (just an idea in my head, no science) is about 230. Looking forward forward to seeing what the thinner me is like. Good luck to everyone in their progress also! Sent from my Nexus 6P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you Berry that makes sense. I've gone the shakes instead of parade but the clear liquid should help in both categories

I suspect most people go through this, I know I did. There are not a bunch of posts on here raving about their favorite liquid diet! If you need the real food that bad, talk to your surgeon. I did and he let me go to the egg phase at only 10 days post-op. Whatever you do though, do not deviate at this stage unless the surgeon approves. 5 minutes of food is not worth potential complications!

I get the reduced sugar Quaker Oats maple and brown sugar. Adding protein powder is a great idea. I have the flavorless powder, and don't use it often.

When the lady called me to tell me I was approved and schedule a surgery date I literally said "I'm regretting all of my life choices up to this point." She started laughing. I just kept saying "wow" and also felt like ralphing. I feel better now that I went to the pre-op class. Super excited for you!!!

I had my 1st appointment today. Had kind of decided I would get a bypass but after meeting with my surgeon she said the sleeve is the best for me. Did not even discuss the bypass. Which is ok with me I was not set on one or the other wanted to rely on the doctor expertise. However I had a real set back. I have to get a surgeon for my diverticulitis which surprised me and enlightened me. I knew I was having episodes way more than I should but did not realize how dangerous it is. So I have to go to a colon rectal surgeon to see if surgery is called for in my case. So when I left I called and made my appointment for Thursday. If surgery is needed then it will set my surgery back 2 to 3 months. I think it may be a blessing I went there just because I didn't not realize of serious the diverticulitis can be. So if nothing else I am grateful for that. But my journey has begun and it is so exciting and scary.

Happy surgiversary people!! SW-274 CW 168 The second

I watch my 600 lb story, all the time, family hates it. But I feel a kindred-ness to some of the people and their struggles. Although I was never at that weight. Even though some are as tall as me 5'1, Recently I was watching the show and my daughter, rolled her eyes and said Mom do you feel that big and I said sometimes. She said Mom that's sad, do you know how many of those people would love to be the size you are now? (onederland). Honestly I never thought about it that way. But I can say that's its made me more grateful for the weight I have gotten to !!!

It's been a few months since I went to my info session and first appointment at my primary hospital. I was denied from their program because they didn't deem my health issues weight related. They I insisted I get put on 2 different hypertension meds just so I can be able to start the program. I went to an appt @ my primary & he referred me to a diff hospital, although frustrated to start over the proccess I am so happy!!! I didn't have to wait at all, I registered to the hospital today, did my info session online and called to schedule an appt. They booked me for ALL the neccesary apts (Surgeon, Nutrition class, Nutrition assessment, nutrition follow up and psych evaluation). They are all booked for next month. Super psyched. My insurance requires 6 months of Pre op weight loss progrAm. In which my hospital provides a monthly class to fulfill that requirement. I should be having surgery by sept/October God willing. I'm upset because due to the months of waiting (to get denied from the first hospital) I developed HBP, arthritis in my knees and Edema. I've also gained 6 pounds since [emoji20][emoji20][emoji20][emoji20] but hey! Here's to the official start of my journey.