Justine13

Hey there~ Welcome to the forums. Love this place filled with many good people. You're story is sad, and funny all a the same time. I don't know what to say other than SO glad I read your post. I get the same comments "you don't need that surgery....you're not big enough....." Blah blah blah. YES I AM HOLY WAH! One thing disturbs me quite honestly. I actually LOVE Lane "Giants" (that was cute) clothes and think I will miss them one day! Oh I'm sure I'll get over it but at least there is a store for fatties that you don't look like you are 100 years old! Right?

Lots of positive thoughts and prayers -- You're going to do wonderful

That sounds like a good loss to me? I'm trying to prepare. I quit pop and........ I quit pop I am preparing with educating myself a lot. I'm slowly buying things I will need. My brain just knows I don't have to do anything right now which has not worked in my favor as I gain weight every month. Hence- I cannot wait for my very last visit. I can't do this anymore

Ouch~ I'll probably do something of the same OR I'll be a big baby and not try to do anything...ever I'm not pre op yet because I don't have a date. I'm sure I"ll find that all out on Aug 13. If I remember correctly- my doc doesn't make you do a long pre op. I want to say 24-48 hours? I already quit pop- not because I have a problem with it but rather to just demonstrate that I will follow doc's orders after. I haven't lost a thing- actually I gain every month so I'm doing those kinds of things to demonstrate that I will do this. My PA doesn't have any worries though. Right now I'm trying to find the vitaimins/protein that I want. My NUT gave me samples of Celebrate (so I ordered more samples) and a sample of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Soup (I about puked at the smell of it and threw it out). I Liked the chocolate milk shake so I Plan to order that. I'm confused though as those shakes look like they have the muli Vitamins in those as well. I don't want to buy too many ----- UGH- I'll talk to my PA on the 13th.

Hey all September pals: I still don't have a date but I have my gas x. HA! I'm building my needed supplies slowly but surely. Wishful thinking? Perhaps...

Awesome love it. That was this past week. how are you feeling?

Okay sounds perfect. Thank you again for volunteering. How are you? Where are you at and how's it going for you?

That's great! I just don't know what it means after this? Is there something I have to do or just know you guys are there to talk to?

And how do you do that on your signature with all the things you have done thus far and then cross them out? I have no clue

Okay, now what? Do we get little friendship braclets? I have not idea what to do next. And thank you!

I wasn't sure why I would need a WLS buddy as I seem to have no problem navigating the system. But I think it would be nice to have someone walk this journey by my side. I just have one more NUT/PA appt and hope to be sleeved in September (should find out by the end of August the latest if it's approved). Anyone wanna be my pal? I tend to talk things through a question a lot. I also tend to want to post about personal things at times and then will delete. I think this is where a buddy will come in handy for me

Wow- I'm only going to repeat what everyone else has said but you, my dear, are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your story- one in which many of us relate to im sure. Glad to hear surgery went well- do keep us posted. There is a weight loss camp on Wisconsin???? R u from there? Xxx

Way cool. I'm so going tomorrow to do this. Love it thanks for posting

Wow- I'm having a diffiicult time navigating these blogs. A sign that of my age which I refuse to embrace... So I write these blogs for me to look back on so I made myself get on here (in between Olympic games) and write something. I don't have a whole lot to add. I want to be able to remember how long these days have been. I don't know what my problem is but it seems the days leading up to my last NUT appt (Aug 13) go by SO SLOW. And then I will need to wait for the insurance company's response (another long wait for sure). I don't like waiting. I supopse that's something I've really come to learn about myself: Patience is not my strength. I don't have a choice though so perhaps this is a well needed learning experience. That's all for now. OH- I was freaked out by all of the posts about others having to get Endoscopy's done. If those who knew me knew I read those would know that would send me right over the edge and even likely forget this whole thing. I have a HUGE fear of things in my throat and I don't care what they say about how I wouldn't know it- I would. Anyway- I checked with the PA and she said no because I don't have acid reflux. O. M. G. I could have kissed her! That's all folks. Boring- but at least I blogged

I'm struggling with the same issue right now. I was 175 when I met my husband and back then I think I looked just fine. No bikini material but just fine. (Of course I didn't think so then). Anyway- I REALLY struggle with think I can even get to 150 but I, like you, have decided to make that my goal. 150 or 155. Realistic for 5'7''?

Hooray for you all! That has to be so exciting to have a date I can't wait to get mine too to join you all - Congrats!

You can do it. I don't know what it's like to have the band but I am confident that te sleeve is much better after all of my research. Hang in there- the what ifs are tough but I think that's probably normal

hooray! positive thoughts Hey- does anyone know the type of lip balm people are recommending? I'm trying to create my list- oh and the mouth spray that helps with dry mouth?

good luck to you!

She said because I don't have acid reflux (OMG I'm so thankful- I have a major problem with the thought of things put in my throat). I had my psych eval and passed that. I found that boring but I do it for a living. I'm so glad to hear you found it helpful. I think for me I rely on my NUT and PA to continue to bounce things off of. I email them a lot So, I'd love to hear about your journey. What brought you to this decision? Do you have insurance to approve this or are you self pay (sorry if that's too personal).

OMG quite possibly my favorite forum yet I don't have a date yet (hopefully mid september) and I'm class of 93. Thanks for the laughs!

Oh YES. I've gained at EVERY single NUT appt. I have one left so I'm hoping to either stay the same or maye even lose! My brain totally has this beat. It KNOWS that I won't be able to eat my faves and tells me to eat it all the time I'm trying to fight that now. I'm hoping to have surgery mid-september. Don't be so hard on yourself. I think it's normal. I had a lot of validation from the NUT and PA that I see. Hang in there.....pretty soon you will win this battle

I don't have to have an endoscopy. This forum had me so freaked out! I may have to do the EKG (no biggie) and maybe a chest x ray depending on what the surgeon wants. Phew! I was sweating over that for a bit. I think I'm going to order my Vitamins today- any suggestions? I had a sample pack and I don't care for the chalky taste of the chewables but I tolerate them fine. The Protein Shakes seem to have a lot in them but they seem to lack Iron? What are you all taking- or going to take? Happy me- no endoscopy :lol:

Sounds like you're doing well. Loading up on those pain meds? (My plan). Thanks for keeping us posted---- I'll continue to watch for updates. Rest up YEY- YOU DID IT!

Wow- oh my gosh I'm in trouble then :-). Thanks for the feedback everyone