Thyckness718

I haven't been sleeved yet. I started my journey in May and had my pysch evaluation and was cleared for that yesterday. I see myv NUT the 21st and hopefully will get my date soon after. I am looking to hopefully have my surgery between September and October.

I am dreading my pre-op diet more than anything, but I know when the time comes I will definitely get thru it, with a lot of praying of course. I also know that you can do it also. Just stay focus and try to look at the light that is waiting for you at the end of the tunnel.

I just want to live a longer and healthier life. People who don't carry extra weight around have no idea what it feels like and how it effects everything in your daily routine. So I am just looking forward to a new life. Great post by the way.

Well, today was the day. I went to see the pysch, and....................................................HE CLEARED ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so quick. It took me longer to fill out all the paper work then it did to see him. He talked to me for about ten minutes then start printing out papers and was like ok here is your copy to keep for your files, and I will e-mail a copy to your surgeon. Then he was like good luck and have a great day. Talk about someone who walked out there with a chesire cat grin on their face.

I have jut been feeling blah lately and am eating everything under the sun. I should be having surgery no later than October and know that I need to get on the right track and start eating healthier. It' like my body knows that something is going to change soon so I am eating more than ever. Has anyone been through this and if so how did you stop it?

All the input really means alot to me guys. It is so good to have a support system like this on my side,

Thank you so much for this comment. I know that everyone else who read it thanks you for it also. This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Thanks guys, at least now I know I am not going crazy, Jennrus I said steak was going to be my last dinner before my liquid diet start also*lol* great minds think alike.

Thanks Randi, and congrats on your weight loss, keep up the good work.

I am so excited. I see the psych on August 1st and after that I get my appt with the surgeon to set up my date for surgery. The whole process has gone faster than I ever imagined. I am nervous, scared, a little anxious, but more so excited about the new me that will be emerging soon. What are some of the things you are feeling as you get closer to your surgery.

Hey guys how are you all doing out there? I was just sitting here thinking about this journey I have started on May 21st, and how smooth the progress is going along, and God is good all the time. I feel sorry for those who doesn't realize that. Tuesday I go to my PCP and they are going to take an EKG, no worries, nothing is wrong it is just routine . My surgeon told me if I get a copy of it, I won't have to take another one on their end which is wonderful, so that means other than getting my appt for the pysch all my test will be completed. So this had me thinking.............................do you realize that each thing we do gets us one step closer to reaching our goals and to having surgery, and that is just a great feeling. With this said if any of you are feelin discouraged, please don't give up because your time is going. Every little step we take is really a huge one if we look at it. I so can't wait to be on the LOSERS bench, and just wanted to share this feeling with you. Continued blessings. :wub:

Glad everything went well and you are doing good. Great blog, and continued blessings.

Congrats, and much success.

Hey guys, I am in a really good mood. I meet with my nutrionalist today and she said that with my insurance Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield she believes that my weight management diet is just 3 months*YIPPEE*. She says of course losing weight is great while on the program, but as long as I maintain and don't gain they will be happy with that. I am planning to lose some weight by following the eating habits that she gave me. Hell it is better to start now before the surgery and get used to it. So now that you guys know what is going on with me, tell me, what is your latest update and how have you been?

Congrats and you know the 10th will be here before you know it. Doesn't it feels good doing something for you?

So, I am scheduled to take a sonogram in the morning. Have any of you guys had to take one, and if so what is the reason for it.

Welcome to the family, and your own special support group. Do as much research as you can because this isn't an easy decision, and ask as many questions as you can. No question is stupid, good luck.

LOL, they don't have to worry about that, mines were removed in 97, thank you.

I am a few months away from getting a surgery date, but so far I have met with my surgeon, had my blood work done, get my sonogram next week, have my first meeting with the nutrionalist at the end of the month, and did my first support group meeting, so it is moving at a steady pace, and I am happy about that. Now here is the problem, I don't like working out. I joined a gym in April and am ashamed to say I have not went yet, not one time. The sad thing is, the gym is just twenty minutes away so there is really no excuse not to go. I live in the Bronx and work in Jersey so when I get home from work I be so tired. The love of my life, my mother is in a nursing home so I go spend every Saturday, all day with her. So Sunday is really my only day to rest, and relax. The gym is open 24/7 and I know that I really need to try to go but I just can't, someone please help. I guess I really need motivation to make that first step and to get there, any suggestions?

Thanks ladies for the understanding. I am so happy I am not alone on this journey, and you both are right, I have dvds, and just need to take them down and start using them.

Sorry you are going thru alk of this. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and hope all goes well. Just continue to pray and God will see you thru.

Do everyone have to go on a pre-op diet before surgery, and if so for how long? Also why does the liver have to be shrunk before hand?