chitowngirl

Hello everyone, I'm so excited. I've waited for a little under a year. Finally the day has come, tomorrow I will be sleeved. I can't wait. I've been on clear liquid diet, and I'm fine. I'm just mentally and physically ready for this. I think I have everything, gas x strips, vitamins, pillow, ect. So any tips, recommendations, thoughts, and prayers are appreciated as well as welcomed.

I haven't had the surgery yet, however I do know from previous procedures that your headache could be due to the anesthesia.

Good job on the weight loss and the tri-athalon. Good job on the weight loss and the tri-athalon.

Good luck and a speedy recovery.

Omg...I'm going to be sleeved tomorrow 3/27 also. I am so excited. I can't sleep, I've been tossing and turning. I swear I cleaned my house 5 times over in anticipation. I've also don't have any questions, I'm just ready. I've bought all that I need to buy. Best of luck. You will be in my thoughts.

hello, I am scheduled for my surgery on 3/27. I am so pumped, I can't sleep, nor can I sit still I am so ready for this. I have made a few promises to myself. I was wondering if anyone has promises they are trying to keep?? -I promise to put the best food, meaning nutritional and organic, into my body. -I promise to not abuse my body. -I promise to enjoy life and be more active. -I promise to nurture my body and soul. -I promise to embrase those I love.

Wow what a great story. It's amazing how it takes years for some of to realize how much we really need this. It took me a while to finally decide that I needed this. Talk about denial. Anyhow the important thing is that we finally did realize. Congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the good work. Remember to take pictures of your journey. 6 days and counting, until my big day.

Well I have bcbs IL and I'm pretty sure they have the same process an bcbs IL bought out bcbs tx a few years ago. You will more than likely have to do the supervised 6 month weight loss program. My advice is if you don't already have it start it now. You do have to attend the physicians office @ least once a month. FYI my process got delayed 6 months because I had to do the 6 month diet all over because I mentioned at one of my visits during the supervised weightloss, that I wasn't able to make it to the gym. It may seem like a lot, but don't get overwhelmed. It can be a smooth process if the correct steps are taken. 14 years working history as a medical insurance coordinator.

A girl @ my support group meeting recommended the isopure protein drinks w/40 protein. She said that she put 1/2 a bottle and mixed it with water, then she topped it off with a bunch of ice, so she said she felt like it was flavored water. Maybe as you progress you can try it.

Best of luck. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Please keep us posted.

Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some Snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I has a chili. salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies. Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I had a chili. Salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies.

It is on the first Tuesday of the month from 5-6:30 @ University of Chicago in the D-CAM building section 6a.

Well I've only been to one meeting, but there were support people there, and just random people. So I don't think it is a big deal if you show up. I will be going to the April meeting, I will only be 1 week post op, but I'm sure it won't be a problem. Hopefully you can make it.

You know I was really hoping that there would be going on here. I've had a few idea's that I thought would be excellent. I was reading an article in a magazine about women coming up with innovatve ways to overcome the ressesion. One of the popular things was a clothing exchange. They set up changing areas and had full size mirrors. So not only did they bring clothes that they no longer wore, but they also brought accessories,purses, and shoes. I thought that would be great for WLS patients. So I'd love to try to get together a group of ladies and try to execute this. Also physical activity, with spring here and summer approaching, I thought it would be cool to kind of get an activity group togather, and maybe try different things. Some of the things I'm interested in doing are tennis lessons, kayak lessons, walking, biking.

Hello there. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 3/27 @ University of Chicago. I'm really excited. I went to my support group meeting there was a bunch of vets there, but there was also newbies there. I found it very helpful. They hold tehir meetings every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 5pm. They welcome everyone.

Wow.....Great job. Keep up the good work

Hello, I am schedules for 3/27. I understand exactly what your going through. I also have not really told anyone with the exception of my husband, my best friend, and my aunt. I also don't want the sympathy comments or to plane be judged. As far as I'm concerned it's my struggle, and my decision. Best of luck. Please keep us updated post surgery.

I actually have a list of things that are like a page long, but I will spare you and give you the major ones. 1. Get a short hair cut and know that my face is no too fat for short hair. 2. To plan vacations with out fearing the plane situation. 3. Go on rollercoasters. 4. Jog and play tennis. 5. Shop at Ann Taylor, banana republic, and express.

That's great to hear. Are you exercising??

You look Awsome. I can't wait to get to that point. It's funny how the little accomplishments mean so much to us. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the tip...

Good luck to you...you seem to have a great attitude. Keep up the positive thoughts. P.S. I love your hair. It looks Awsome.

Glad to hear that....

My surgeon told me that nausea is a sign of dehydration. So have you at least try to slowly sip on water.

I don't have one yet, but you can Google compression garments for bariatric surgery and a few websites popup. Also amazon has them. They have all sorts of the full body, or shorts, ect. I did notice that some brands do have different stages, so stage one would be directly postop, and so on.