Webtrekker

I had my sleeve done at Kaiser east LA I only had to drink liquids the day before and nothing after midnight.

I chose the sleeve over RNY because of the mal-absorbtion issues. Also I didn't want my stomach floating around in there like an abandoned spaceship.

Congratulations!!! I hope time flies for you..

I just got the call from the surgeon's office. I've been approved. I will have my first office visit next Wed and they will give me my surgery date then. God is soooooooooooooooooo Good.

Oh - haha. Reading some of these stories did make me think of something that happened. This was about 13 years ago. I was a hair under 300 lbs, but had never been that fat before. I totally ballooned up.
Anyway, I'd been taking some BCP and starting getting odd blood clots. My GP wanted me off the BCP to see if the clots went away, so he made me an appt with a gynecologist to have a "consultation" about my birth control options. I took DH with me. When they called me back the nurse stopped to weigh me, didn't say a word - took us to the consultation room. While we were in there she started taking my blood pressure. I really can't remember exactly how the conversation started, but somehow my weight came up. I think I was making a comment to DH about not realizing I'd gained so much weight, yuck... or something like that. The nurse stopped, laughed, and said something to the effect of, "You have no idea how lucky you are to have found an attractive man who obviously loves you for who you are."
She walked out then, and it was one of those comments I had to puzzle over. Was she calling me ugly? Was it a comment about my weight? Was it harmless? DH had the same reaction. It was like one of those zingers that takes a moment or two to actually hit, and then you're like... waitaminute...
When I got my sheet to sign as I paid, they gave me a copy of her notes including my weight and next to it she had written three exclamation points (in red ink) with "GROSS" in big block letters, and an arrow pointing to my weight (about 296 at the time, IIRC, I'm only about 35 lbs below that now and while I don't consider myself a catch, I wouldn't consider myself GROSS either).
I wrote a letter to that practice's manager and told them that the only thing GROSS about that day was that nurse's comment, and her scribbles on my intake papers. I believe she didn't have a job a few weeks later.

I am a firm believer in therapy for our food issues, but the psychologist who did my pre-op evaluation was and is a NUTJOB. She told me that I WOULD be an alcoholic after surgery, but still gave me a pass for the surgery. F her and the horse she rode in on. I'm not a drunk, not even close. I have other addictions and I'm trying really hard to make one of them exercise. (VST qualifies as an addiction, right?)
Your psyche person should have kept her unqualified medical opinion to herself. You and your surgeon are the only people who can decide or dictate what procedure you should have. I'd def tell the surgeon's staff that the psyche person is offering up her unsolicited opinions on medical procedures. That may sway who they use for future patients. You need to do what is best for you.

The NUT at my doctor says that they go by the weight you were when you came in. She said they have even had a few that lost all but about 20 lbs and still had surgery. It isn't that we can't lose weight, it's that we can't keep it off. I've lost 50 lbs several times, they found me again -and brought their friends.

Way to go!! I can so see it!! how does it make you feel knowing you have lost that much?

Look at you!!! I can totally see the weight loss.. You are beautiful..

I was in a car accident in 95 that had me bedridden for six years and three major back surgeries before I was able to walk again . I gained over a hundred pounds during that time and the strain it was putting on my spine caused excruciating pain 24/7. After 15 years of pain and not being able to exercise because of the pain I decided to have this surgery. My dr agreed it was necessary and since that decision I have lost 49 pounds and feel so much better. My situation isn't like yours but I know sort of what you are going through. I think yopu will find doing this will give you so much more then you ever though it could.

Okay I have to confess. On occation I will go to costco at lunch and eat the free samples instead of buying a lunch I'm mostly going to throw away.
I know it's not pretty... *hangs head*

Hello Linda, I'm excited for you to start the rest of your life. this is a journey of self worth and discovery. welcome to the rest of your life!

I was in a car accident in 95 that had me bedridden for six years and three major back surgeries before I was able to walk again . I gained over a hundred pounds during that time and the strain it was putting on my spine caused excruciating pain 24/7. After 15 years of pain and not being able to exercise because of the pain I decided to have this surgery. My dr agreed it was necessary and since that decision I have lost 49 pounds and feel so much better. My situation isn't like yours but I know sort of what you are going through. I think yopu will find doing this will give you so much more then you ever though it could.

I'm already in a bunco group. So much fun

Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling brilliant right about now..lol.. you guys made my day thanks again

yesterday I had Korean BBQ beef, pepper jack cheese and a spinach and cheese ravioli.. I was so full.

I just did that yesterday! I tried some hummus, applesauce, a very healthy 21 grain bread square, a piece of hamburger, and a small spoonful of pineapple sorbet...then I was full! I did a quick add of calories on My Fitness Pal, and that was that! I thought it was a pretty sweet deal!

Mine does that too. I just keep getting on until it gives me the answer I want, lol!

hahaha!! very funny

I'm doing the happy dance for you!!

Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling brilliant right about now..lol.. you guys made my day thanks again

Okay I have to confess. On occation I will go to costco at lunch and eat the free samples instead of buying a lunch I'm mostly going to throw away.
I know it's not pretty... *hangs head*

Okay I have to confess. On occation I will go to costco at lunch and eat the free samples instead of buying a lunch I'm mostly going to throw away.
I know it's not pretty... *hangs head*

Okay I have to confess. On occation I will go to costco at lunch and eat the free samples instead of buying a lunch I'm mostly going to throw away.
I know it's not pretty... *hangs head*

I changed my mind after every required class my insurance made me go to. Then I'd change it back before the next class only to change it again after. Glad I went through with it.