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I get my support from my work group I work with 8 of the most supportive and might I say thin athletic people ever, when I told them about my surgery they have been some of my best cheerleaders! (the hubs is #1) They understand, encourage and cheer me on, and listen! I also have several groups here online.

I agree with all the carb loving and Whey hating, I push my self to swallow the shots and shakes, but put a carb in front of me and I have to remind myself why I need to walk away-5 weeks out from surgery and 40 lbs gone, 20 post surgery

So I made it!! Surgery was 9/21, wow there were some moments that I wasn't really sure I had made the right choice. The nausea, the pain and the taste all fun and adventurous! But now at 1 week and 2 days out, i am almost up to 64 oz of water a day, walking just over 1/2 mile a day and at 2 8 oz protien shakes, I am working it!! Things still taste funny, and I am learning to just deal. But oh by the way the weight loss? Yep super psyched about 15 lbs in 1 week. So to all preoppers, just hang in there it's all going to be worth it!!

You are an inspiration, I hope to look back in 3 months and be on track like you are, thank you for such a wonderful post

So survived my preop, and EKG, CXR and labs! I am nervous and excited, I get to start my liquid diet on the 14th, yikes!! As I type my palms are sweaty! and I have butterflies. I have to say I love my hubs, who is trying to be a sweet supportive man. He is exercising more and trying to make healthier meals. I do love him, and he plans to spend the 2 1/2 days (if all goes well) in the hospital with me. I am ready for this! I can do this! I will suceed !! I have been for the last month having liquids for lunch, and now I added liquids at breakfast, so I am working up to the 14th and beyond. I found a bulk food store that sells, unflavored whey protien, powdered eggs, and different powdered soups. and PB2 which I added to a shake and it's pretty tasty (it low fat powdered peanut butter) 85% less fat 45 calories! And now I need to go amp up the exercise. My inner Diva just keeps chanting GO! You are a WINNER! and dancing the Cha Cha!

I too am having my surgery sept 21st! Happy early birthday, and you will be ok, take deep breaths!

Thanks so much, i love this site everyone is so positive, and supportive!!

So yep after 2 weeks of checking my mail, and my voicemail hourly, they called I am approved!! Longest 2 weeks of my life. It seems surreal, I am excited nervous, and scared all at once. And of course 1 million things are circling my brain, everything around the house I need to do and get prepared yikes! It's a go! So september 21st is my surgery date, I already got my FMLA rolling, and my short term disability started (lots of paperwork) I feel organized and prepared, I think?! Is it normal to feel this way, I am not doubting the surgery, I am nervous that once again I will fail. I keep telling myself, it's a change, I am changing my life so when I am 65 and able to retire, I will actually be able to enjoy life, not be in such poor health that retirement is doctors appts and the couch. I see my rheumatologist on friday and will tell him the AWESOME news! And then he gets to adjust my meds because excercise is making me hurt more, and from what I understand with Fibro, this is normal, however if he increases them it will make it easier to excercise more than 2-3 days a week. Ok so I gotta go pack my hospital bag! Just kidding!!

I too am waiting, tuesday will be 2 weeks, and I too feel the same way, WHAT IF! Hang in there and keep trying to be positive! It will be soon!

So Tuesday the 7th was my last appointment with Dr K, and they turned in my information to my insurance company, now I get to wait. I am a horrible waiter, I actually came home Wednesday and Thursday expecting the letter (fingers crossed) for approval. Well Dr K did say that my insurance usually responds quickly, and I am looking forward to my next steps in this journey. Meanwhile I will keep working out (yuck) I am trying to make it a habit, and monitoring my intake. From what I have been told the more on track and losing weight before your surgery the better off after your surgery you are. I have told my co-workers and my supervisor at work and everyone is being really suportive. This includes my hubs! I am also practicing Journaling my food, I am horrible at it so I just keep trying. Well I am off to check the mail box again...........

So this all started about a year or so ago, its been about 5-6 years since my last serious attempt to lose weight has happened, in that time I regained all that I lost and then some. I have psoriatic arthritis, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia which haven't helped all this just made it harder to lose the weight. Three days of walking every morning leaves me so tired that i sleep on and off all day the fourth day. this frustrates me. so after back and forth (in my head), i finally work up the courage to talk to my husband who agrees. to come to a seminar with Dr K. super nervous and of course almost back out. lo and behold. it's amazing, and while aprehensive, i make my first appointment with Dr K and get the scoop, so i opt for the 3 month track and the month of May whirls by and i try not to talk myself into eating everything in my path and justify it by stating (again in my head) in three months I'lL never again be able to eat that, and manage to lose 1 lb. so June rolls around 2nd visit which in insurance land is 1st visit and i get my psych, and NUT visit. NUT goes well, but I have been doning. Home work and already have been researching post dos and donts. My psych tho. Yikes talked myself into a panic attack, it was awesome. But made it through. Then 3rd (2nd per ye ole ins) and yay diet pills however the up side, really helped my fatique. And bonus lost 10 lbs. so now up to my 4th (3rd via ins) visit tomorrow and will. find out if all my stuff can be sent to insurance to get a surgery date.....more to come on the slow train.

I am waiting for my surgery date and I am afraid of failing too, I keep telling myself if I could do it without I would but here I am so obviously I can't. I am getting counseling for my anxiety related to the surgery and i am hoping it helps.

Amen sister!! I do the same thing, hang in there, try and celebrate small things, like you didn't eat the whole jar of peanut butter with a whole bottle of chocolate milk. I know it sounds silly but as I am waiting for my surgery date, and trying to fix my food issues, I can only think keep trying, keep trying, like yesterday I ate 4 chocolate kisses, however in the past it would have been handfuls. So I win! LOL

I have to say your first paragraph hit home, I am just starting my journey, and meeting with all the docs etc, and I have never felt so out of control diet wise. I start the day with the best of intentions, but it's like a little voice says oh go ahead, in a couple months it will all change, so you might as well eat it now. I realize as I type this how self destructive this is, I am meeting with a psych doc for clearance and have asked for more meetings to help deal with my anxiety and depression. It is nice to think that this is all part of the path, and I need to take it one hour at a time. Way to go on your peace of mind and I will try prayer, I go to Him all the time with all else!