LorenaVaca

I had my psych eval back in May and i too was completely honest about everything. Although im not too much of a binge eater i have very low self esteem(due to my weight gain). I suffered physical and mental abuse very quite some time from my partner and i yet to get over it not to mention other things in my past. Needless to say she diagnosed me with severe anxiety and depression that very day and after about 5 days of seeing her she called me with my results and said that my depression and anxiety was of the charts and that im so depressed i dont even realize how bad it is. She told me that she realizes it is my past and that she would go ahead and give me the ok for surgery bit wants me to see a psych at the very least once a wk. Dont get discourged because i did and look at me, as of this past Sunday i have been approved for my surgery!!! Greatest news i have received since '07 when i found out i was pregnant... I wish you the very best and remember not to stress on the small things it will all fall in place. Good luck tk you and keep us updated!

I have to be at the hospital at 930 in the morning! Cant wait to be at losers bench!

Good Luck

I have to be at the hospital at 930 in the morning! Cant wait to be at losers bench!

I was shocked today when the doctors office called to schedule my surgery. My stuff was just submitted to the insurance on wednesday and was approved by Thursday morning. So excited to have a date! Any others in aug or on aug 7?

Wow, looks like you've got yourself an awesome, supportive spouse. I loved the video, and you look amazing. Congratulations on making goal!!

I want to Celebrate and shout from the rooftops! I made my surgeons goal on my appt day! I didnt even know he had a goal for me and he turns to me and says, "Congratulations, you made goal!" I said what??? I made up an arbitrary goal of 135 because i remember weighing that in college. I had no idea what my goal was supposed to be... He said "see, your ideal weight is 138 and I weighed in at exactly 138! Wow.. I thought I had missed it by three pounds but it was so refreshing to say that I finally made A goal. I always fall short but not this time! My wonderful hubby made a great slideshow of the whole process, starting from our Brazil vacation spring of 2011 to now. Its been quite a ride!!!!! Woohooo... I cant believe I made my surgeons goal in exactly one year!!!!! Wooop! enjoy the show..
http://animoto.com/play/a5Pa3Hpgm8GSDxDYkhPFuA?utm_content=main_link

My liquid diet starts off the day with a Protein shake for Breakfast
I make Protein Drink in the morning with elite series Protein Powder mix 1-2 tablespoons of dry white chocolate pudding mix 12oz of 1% milk a few pieces of ice (to keep it really cold while i drink it) add all of that into my blennder bottle (that you buy at Walmart by the Protein shakes its like $7) shake it til smooth and enjoy
For lunch
For lunch i have me a bowl of homemade chicken broth all it is is boil Water 1 small can of tomatoe sauce 1tablespoon of chicken boullion (knorr brand) 1tsp garlic powder and 1tsp cumin then enjoy
For in between "meals"
I drink a lot of Water and water with the drink mix packs. I eat sugar free popsicles(lol last ***ht i ate four) all of this whenever u want.
when i get off work i get home about 430 make me another Protein Shake and then have what i had for lunch for dinner(chicken broth)...
I started my liquid diet july 31 i woke up this morning to weigh myself and i had lost 4lbs in two days

The surgery will work for you as long you as you follow the rules. You are only a week out, a lot of the "hunger" pains you are feeling are either acid reflux or healing pains. If you cut your finger or stub your toe, it throbs right? Well your stomach was cut from one end until the other, it was stapled, and scar tissue is forming over the titanium staples.
This "hunger" feeling you keep feeling is not "real" hunger. Your stomach is so swollen inside and outside of it. Once you get more Protein in and get to go to full liquid, the Protein will actually fill you up more. As real food is introduced you will finally notice the restriction of the sleeve.
I know you have read this many times probably, but the sleeve is only a tool, the real work comes from you, battling the "head hunger". There are foods that are harder to get down later, protein you have to chew chew chew, you eat your protein first then vegetables second, there never really is room for carbohydrates. However, if you eat Carbs first, you will see you can eat, eat and eat, it's the same way after surgery as before surgery. Many carbs are "slider" foods.
My best advice to you is to already stop telling yourself you are afraid you are going to fail. That's self-sabotage talk immediately. Think about what you put in your mouth. That taste of Peanut Butter didn't hurt you, but if it was icing or something else...it could. It's a lot of mental work at first, and seriously for the first 2 months food becomes an obsession, what to eat, how much should I eat, not liking your Protein Shakes, or finding one you like, how much Soup should I eat, what kind of Soup should I eat. It's a lot of mind games.
Listen to what your doctor says, and for each stage, if you have questions, never be afraid to ask.
Best of luck to you.

Oh, the questions! To this question I just started saying, " Just because I can eat something, doesn't mean I should, " in a really innocent voice and then just smile. Or, sometimes, if people are annoying me with their questions/ pressuring me I'll say, "Well, if you really want me to take a bite, I will. But don't get mad when I projectile vomit on you in about 15 mins. If it doesn't agree with me." That usually shuts them up and makes them feel awkward. Lol. What annoys me more are the, "when are you going to stop losing?" and "you're too skinny" and "it's good to see you eating something!" comments I get. Really? They never said anything when I was obese, but now that I'm actually getting healthy you're going to make me feel bad about doing it!? To these people I've started saying, " it makes me feel so good that you love me enough to express your concern. I promise I'm doing everything to be healthy, and my doctor is taking good care of me." And, "I know you're just teasing about me being too skinny, but it really bothers me. I've gone through a lot of physical changes lately, and I'd really just like to be "normal." not fat, not too skinny, just normal." So now I mostly just get encouragement. I think most people mean well, so I try to be polite.

Congrats!!!

Good luck to all of you who have surgery coming up! I will no doubt be in the same position this time next month (my surgery is the 3rd of September). Wishing you a safe surgery and a speedy recovery!

Sounds like a good one to use...I was instructed to get at least 60 grams of protein a day, 30 grams protein max per serving and no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving...

Wish you the best! Keeping you in our prayers!

I was given a card that states that I have had wls and should be allowed to order from the kid's menu or at a buffet, charge the kiddie price. I have only used it once because more often than not, the healthier options are on the adult menu. Anyway, I think the card only requests the restaurant to give the lower price..it isn't a gurantee. I was charged a senior citizen price which fell between the children's price and the adult price.
Hope that helps! :-)

My surgeon's office have me a little kid's menu card to place in my wallet but honestly I've never used it. Lots of sit down restaurant kids menus are comprised of burgers, fries, Mac 'n cheese, fried chicken tenders, spaghetti, and other stuff I can't and shouldn't eat. I have ordered the Chik Fil A kids grilled 4 piece nuggets with a kids fruit cup without any questions or comments from staff. When I go out to eat, I order what I want and wrap up the leftovers (there are ALWAYS leftovers!) or order a Protein (shrimp, scallops) off the appetizer menu. No one questions me or comments on my choice. I've had an occasional waiter who has hovered as I'm playing with my food (worrying that it wasn't to my liking) but I just assure them that it's delicious and I'm taking my time.

I was given a card that requests them to allow me to order off the kids menu or be served a smaller portion with a reduced price. It explains that I've had surgery that reduces the stomach to 1/10th the normal size. I haven't used it yet since I'm only 10 days post op. I thought that was really cool of them.

When I started taking pictures and comparing before shots is when I noticed. Then I did a fashion show with old clothes that could no longer fit. And finally I went to the grocery store and my student didn't recognize me and that was at 2.5 weeks post-op!

My day is Tuesday the 31st! I'm excited and scared to death. When you have had the same lifestyle for so long, it is hard to wrap your mind around how your life will be. Does anyone or did anyone feel like you would be the only one who this surgery wouldn't work for? I know it will, and I feel silly for feeling like that. And as a side note, my house has never been cleaner since I started this clear liquid pre op diet! IM SO HUNGRY!!

Same here! 3 weeks and 2 days for me! Sleepless nights, and lots of anxiousness!

Deep breaths and keeping busy! That's how I've been making it through the days. I go in for surgery tomorrow, so I can't give advice on what definitely works post-op, but I'm prepared with my gas x strips, my biotene mouth spray, and comfy pillows. I've got some other stuff too, but these have sounded like the most essential from many posts I've read =)

Im so excited!!! I just got a call from my dr office and they asked if they could move my surgery from Aug 15th to Aug 7th? Uh of course you can!!! Lol she said oh my you have made my day everyone else on scheduled for the 15th were mad as mad can be at me...i told her no way that she just made my day my week actually lol. So now i have 11 days left rather then 19! Whoo hoo!

Thank you all you have all helped me open my eyes a lot more. As far as the HIPPA LAW i was so close to bringing it up to her but didnt, just to stay on good terms. I really am so very proud of having my surgery i know its the best for me and my health. I appreciate all of your advice... There are times i feel like ppl are going to judge me and say im lazy and that i am taking the easy way out but i know that that is absolutely not true if anything this will probably be ten times harder because you have to have strength will power courage and so much more... You women are awesome and i know now in my heart i truly have a support group, thank you!

Ok let me tell you I've lost 70 pounds and have not said a damn thing to anyone at work. Let them think what they want; I don't care. I'm not at all ashamed of my sleeve, but I just don't feel my medical condition is any of their business. And let me tell you I even eat lunch in a group, but IDGAF. I eat my little Soup most days for lunch. Ive gotten compliments on how good I look, but it pretty much stops there. I just really don't care to be the topic of people's conversation, that's why I didn't tell my inlaws either. It is like the big pink elephant in the room, but aghh... They'll get over it.

I am still confused on why people think their coworkers need to know. I say let them talk. I work in a fish bowl, because we live, work, and sleep in the same place. (you know the saying don't eat where you sh*t) Not literally, but it feels like that is my life at times. I feel like if I was on fire nobody in my job would piss on me. With that being said, they have no right to my business. I just don't see why this is a big issue.
MOO-my own opinion.
Edit to add- you don't even have to lie to them. I honestly believe it is rude for them to ask. Why spend time trying to make up some mysterious "surgery". Tell them it's classified, if I tell you, I would have to kill you HA!