mokee

I finally quit 12 years ago after being a smoker for 35 years. I had tried so many times. The last time I said I quit and told my husband don't ask me to buy you cigarettes or carry them in my purse for you ever. Every time I wanted a cig ( and that was many times a day) I took a deep breath and told myself I never want to go through this again. I am smart enough to know that if I ever take one puff I will be hooked again. You can do it One Hour at a Time. Good Luck

Best of luck

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks alot. Printed it off to read often.

I;m in the same boat but pre op. I know I wil not get any support. My husband is already complaining about what are we going to do when we go out to eat. I know if I prepare food at home he will not want to eat low calorie food so I guess I will just worry about me for a change. You will not fail because we are all here for you. You can come and vent 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You may not get replies instantly but you will get replies. You can make it thru this I know you can.

You got them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are all behind you and wish you nothing but success. You will be in my prayers tonight.

Prayers are heading your way. It will be over before you know it.

Keep the laughs coming. I know I appreciate them and I'm sure others do to.

I'm so sorry about all the problems you have gone through. But I have no answers.

Anyone had or is going to Dr Northup? Cincinnati and Northern Ky area

So happy that you were able to get a comfy chair. Good luck on your college and especially your upcoming surgery

I am completely understanding of your problem. I use food as a crutch for every emotion. I am 2 months from surgery so I am trying to work on this. It is my biggest fear only eating liquids. I have heard from many that you must have 3-4 protein shakes a day and no chewable food and sugar free popcycles, crystal light, 64 oz water. They say the protein helps with your hunger. You have quit smoking now also wow what a woman you are. I'm counting on you to get through this and let me know so I know I can do this. Thank you so much, mokee

Called medicare yesterday and spoke with 2 different people and they still did not have the sleeve on their system.

Best of luck

What is it?

Best of luck. You are in my prayers.

Skye, That is a pulmonary function test you are talking about. I have to do it also. The sleep apnea test you have to stay overnight and they hook you up to all kinds of wires and measure how often you supposedly stop breathing.

Has everyone out there had to go through a apnea study? I just found out today it is one of my requirements. I know at least 20 people that have had this done over the years and were told that they had sleep apnea and talked into a c-pap machine that sits in there closet. They always try it out and either they can't wear it or it comes off in the middle of the night. I really do not want to have to do this and spend the money that it requires. I think it is a big rip off. I was told that wls is elective and that is why. I have had other surgeries in my life that were elective and never was forced to to this. Any advise?

mmarie, I have not had the surgery yet but I am going to have the sleeve. There is much less rerouting. It is a simpiler surgery. Your surgeon may not do these or not many since it is only been widely done for 5 years I was told. I went to many meetings to find a surgeon that has done quite a few of the sleeves and has had success. I live in a big city but only one bariatric surgeon in our area has done more than 200 in the past 2 years. You still get nourishment with the sleeve you don't with rny. Take time to read the stories on this site and go to different meetings about wls and have it explained there. Ask a lot of questions at the meetings. Lots of luck, Mokee

Desirae, You are so strong and lucky. I also was an obese child, an obese teen, an obese adult. I was teased, ridiculed, laughed at and as an adult you know by the looks you get they are laughing behind your back. Now I am 65 and going to take the plunge. Maybe it will extend my life a few years, maybe I will have less pain, maybe I will feel better about myself. But I must try. You are so young and you can be anything you want to be. Take this opportunity and fly. Keep in touch with all of us, we need you as much as you need us.

Best of luck. I know it will come through for you. Let us know.

Another entertaining episode. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It really helps those of us that are waiting for surgery. We need to hear how bad it is and how good. I know when you heal you will be on your way. Best of luck and you are in my prayers.

You are very talented. By the time I figure out how to thread the machine I am a basket case. Go girl.