DeAna N

Hello nice to meet you

I'm hoping yo reduce my metformin dosage with my weight loss my Dr said font get disappointed if it doesn't change but I am going to try

You will do great Sandra you already have to first step...positive attitude

It will keep you energized I had the cleanest house ever when I was on them it was squeaky clean but my blood pressure kept spiking so they had to take me off

I was diagnosed 3mos ago I like you didn't think I had trouble sleeping until I started using my cpap. I wake up feeling so great now I see the difference I am hoping to not use it when I get smaller but I do feel the difference

At Walmart they have sugar free Italian ice they are wonderful and you crunch them up into a slush or you scoop them out with a spoon for the added crunch I started eating them years ago to control my diabetes I love them good luck

I just met my nutritionist Tues. I really like her

Change is always scathe but this is good change embrace it and just hold your breath and jump in you can do this

I have been having the hardest time finding a Protein Drink that I can tolerate(sensitive stomach) that I can use. It had to be really low carb(diabetes), low fat, high in Protien and taste really great...the verdict: I like EAS advantedge carb control protien shakes....now let's just see if I still like them after drinking them for 4 weeks straight( smile)
wish me luck

You will do great and I can't wait to read about your after! I am getting nervous about mine BUT I also know that my dr. is competent and I felt peace about making this decision so I'm just trying to shove that aside. I'll keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Best of luck to you!

I tend to add people that have similar sitautions to mine. It makes it easy to follow thier post I love to read certian people(shout out to NWGirl)because their post are always very informative, encouraging, and optimistic. so I do add people somtimes if something in the posted really registered with me no one will think your are wierd somedays you need an Army of supporters and somedays it feels good to know how you are feeling is NORMAL...

No we are all here to support each other & its ok if you don't know them.

I am weird so feel free to add me, and I am not sure how to add people yet so again I say anyone feel free to add me!

Omg, I thought I was going to have a hard time with my PCP, but no! She listened to the issues I'm having and completely understood me. I love her!!! Now I go to a class that explains the 3 different weight loss surgeries my insurance covers and decide which one is best for me. I believe it's between lap band, the sleeve, and gastric bypass. I think for me it'll be between the lap band and the sleeve.

the whole adding of friends on this website. Is it like Facebook? And do people think you're weird if you try to add them because you really don't know them?

Only people that know are the people in my immediate family. The few co-workers that asked about my absence (and change of eating habits) I told that I had a hernia repaired (which I did). I figure its no ones business but mine. I don't think any good would come from telling anyone at my work. They are so negative about everything that it would be more stressful telling them.

Ha, DeAna, that has been what I've been thinking I would say!

I only told my husband that is enough for me right now my friends & coworkers would be too worried about my surgery and after that they wouldbug me about my weight if I don't lose fast too much pressure. For me

Well guys I'm alert enough to post. I'll give a play by play. I went in at eight they were very quick to get me in. They are so nice and understanding about your nerves. They put in an iv made me pee in a cup just to make sure I wasn't prego lol. My tubes are tied no trouble there. Took off my jewelry and ring ext.. wheeled me back gave me happy juice. They wheeled me on operating room on a stretcher. I was awake to move to operating table. Then I got a shot and out I went. I woke up to not being able to breath as they pulled the tube from my mouth. That was a bit scary. Then I awoke again in the recovery. Yes I was in pain and very nauseous but they quickly gave me lots of pain meds and fenergrin. I had to swallow this barium so they could see me drink it ess pretty cool watching that in x ray. Then took out my iv discharge instructions and home I went.gas bubble moving around. Most ppl toot I've been belching. Gas ex strips pain meds fenergrin I'm good to go guys. I still havnt been up yet. My doc said I need to move around tomorrow. My husband is super man for sure. It hurts but I know the results are gonna be good. Goodluck guys! And thanks for the support and if you have anymore questions let me know. I know how scary it is. Oh and I feel like I did 1 million crunches then someone punched me in the tummy. And my throat is very dry!!!

that was what I was most scared of I just finished my appt with my nutritionist and I have to have 3 shakes and one low fat low carb high Protein meal a day. I know I have to do it after surgery to allow time for my stomach to heal so keep me posted on how you are doing
Good luck and we can do this

that was what I was most scared of I just finished my appt with my nutritionist and I have to have 3 shakes and one low fat low carb high Protein meal a day. I know I have to do it after surgery to allow time for my stomach to heal so keep me posted on how you are doing
Good luck and we can do this

Remember this journey is for YOU I know you want a partner but won't it be great to sit on the sideline and see first hand what you need to do. She is paving the way for you so you won't be scared becuase you will know exactly what to expect in every stage....... But ultimately this is for you for your health for your improved life Good Luck and know we are here for you

Remember this journey is for YOU I know you want a partner but won't it be great to sit on the sideline and see first hand what you need to do. She is paving the way for you so you won't be scared becuase you will know exactly what to expect in every stage....... But ultimately this is for you for your health for your improved life Good Luck and know we are here for you

Well I'm getting ready to go in for my very first surgery. I'm nervous and exited all at once wish me luck! I'll try to let yall know how I feel. Here we go.

At Walmart they have sugar free Italian ice they are wonderful and you crunch them up into a slush or you scoop them out with a spoon for the added crunch I started eating them years ago to control my diabetes I love them good luck