MonicaR

What is your diet because I was started on one but I think it's unrealistic, my doc wants me to lose 30 pounds in 20 days

So my date is Aug 20 & the doc wants me to lose 30 pounds in 19 days, which is eating only salads & veggies. It's so hard! I feel of I was able to do this I wouldn't need surgery. I have to drink these protein things that are gross & made me sick, I missed a day of work cuz I couldn't leave the toilet. Has anybody else have to do this?

This may seem like a dumb question, but what is weight training? What excersises are good for the stomach & arms?

How long do you have to wait after surgery to take a shower? How about eat solid foods? Just curious, love my showers & don't like all liquid diets.

Congrats! I hope I get approved!

Oh the chairs! I would love to be able to fit in chairs again. I have to sit sideways & tuck my rolls in & act like nothing so nobody notices.

I have only told my mother & that's because she is my ride there. I do feel embarrassed by having to do this but I also feel like nobody really cares so why bother. I do sometimes wanna tell just to be able to talk about it, but I have my mom & now this forum, so that helps. If all goes well with insurance, I will be having mine done on Aug 22! I can't wait!

Is FMLA & disability 2 different things?

So I don't want to tell my job what I am getting done so I said I was getting hernia surgery so I wanted to know as far as the disability forms can I have my job fill out then my dr so they don't know what it was I am having done, I live in New Jersey. Any input would be great!

Thanks good to know.

Thank you! I hope it works out so I can get it done.

What is the pain like right after the sleeving? I hear from some pain & others say more like nausea, any input?

I really am leaning more towards the sleeve. I feel like that is what I need, a tool that will help, because I want to change my lifestyle. I am so tired of feeling hungry all the time even after I eat

I am not telling anyone but my mother. I am saying I am gonna have hernia surgery & I started a diet now so when they see changes it won't be so bad.

I was wondering about the same thing, I can totally relate to you. There have been so many times when I have to make excuses cuz I don't fit in the seat, i'm tired of being so fat! I pray this works out for you & me.

I weigh 430 pounds & the more research I do keeps me leaning towards bypass but I want the sleeve more, any advice?