Vicki Loichinger

i wasn't tempted, but that is probably because I am pre op and I knew I could have some and nobody would know, or I wouldn't dump or anything. Maybe some of it is KNOWING YOU CAN"T have it that makes it so hard. So what I am saying is, it might have been easy for me yesterday but sure might not be easy for me after surgery. What you says makes a lot of sense Ellie. If we feel deprived we want it more. We can't let one piece mean a binge, and let it say heck I screwed up so I might as well eat the whole bowl. None of us should do that, if we are pre op, post op, dump or don't dump. We have to do something to change our way of thinking and dealing with this. We can do this.

doing a happy dance for you. Awesome news.

music wishing you a safe operation and quick recovery. Glad they found the reason for the pain and can get it fixed. Will be praying and thinking of you.

msix, she is a hoot, I love it. Thanks for the smile today. Don't you just love what they come up with. And they are so spot on most of the time. I think showing her was a great idea. My stepson had some eye surgery a few weeks ago, he has cerebral palsy and he is non verbal (he never shuts up lol) so I used you tube to show him what was going to happen to him and it really helped when we went. He was prepared for everything. Till after that is, He walked back there like he owned the place and came out giving his dad and I the scolding of a life time, nobody could have mistook his meaning even if they didn't understand him. He was really mad at us. He is fine now.

this is my plan for exercise after healing from surgery too. I have done them a long time ago and they are a good workout. Probably the exercise I enjoy the most. We belong to the Y I need to utilize it. I am so glad you went. Helps motivate me to go in a few weeks. Surgery is next week. So as soon as I am cleared I am going

congrats and welcome. So glad we can share in your journey. I have surgery on the seventh next wed, So I will be right behind you, You will find all kinds of support and info here. If you have a question, just ask, somebody will know the answer. Wishing you the very best and hoping for a quick recovery for you.

77 is a bunch, please don't be down on yourself. I know it has to be hard when you don't see the scale move and you are eating so little. But ask yourself if your clothes are loser, do you have more energy, could you be gaining some muscle mass? Everyone hits plateaus, Your body is just adjusting. It will still come off. Just don't be so hard on yourself. Look at the positives and know that your body is doing its thing in its time. Just keep following the rules, maybe add some more protein to boost it a bit, and even more water. see what happens. Hugs to you, I for one am super impressed with your progress.

Funny you mentioned this today. As I was driving by myself to all my pre op stuff today It hit me, I am kinda doing this by myself. Yes my husband will be there the day of surgery, but I haven't ask him to come to any of the apts. or classes or support groups. And I really don't see my sisters being there the day of surgery or any of my sons. I am not sure they realize how drastic this is either. Since I had the lap band already and I did that out of state and was alone for that, Husband stayed to make sure I survived then came two days later to take me home. Maybe we act to strong for our own good sometimes. I am just not good at asking for help or hate to feel like I am imposing so I do it alone. Kinda sucks really. Just wanted you to know I understand what you mean Heather

glad you are doing good, at least good enough to let us know you are doing good, lol. Sip Sip Sip, Walk Walk Walk, Rest Rest Rest and repeat. Praying for a quick recovery.

that is so super awesome. Doing a happy dance for you.

praying

Doing the pre op testing today. 10 tubes of blood drawn. Barium swallow done. EKG done. Apt with internist at 1:00. Moving right. Along

and what a very pretty face it is. cute hair cut. you are doing so good.

i won't say what i really think of this lady, how rude though, wow just wow

thinking of all of us. Had my nutrition class for post op eating, and class with nurse and then one on one with the nurse, signed papers ect. tomorrow I have labs, x rays, barrium swallow and meeting with internist,. Then just a week to wait. I don't know if I am nervous, excited, scared, moody, numb or what, it changes by the minute, I did go get my nails done and a pedicure today. So that was nice, I am just so ready to be on this journey with all of you,

what a great check up, sounds like you are doing something well everything right. Wishing you the very best.

I got a similar message from somebody that seemed very odd.

that does sound good, thanks for sharing.

Ruthie I am so happy for you. You are doing great. And it will keep getting better and you will feel so much better all the time. A new life, a new you, a second chance, this is going to be a great journey.

that is so true

Welcome Karen so glad you found us, You will find loads of information and support here., We are glad to share in your journey and you in ours.

It does feel good to feel like you are moving ahead by getting these things done, then just waiting. Glad it went well.

thinking of you today and praying for you speedy recovery, It is a great day,

that is my day too. So happy you got a date. Wishing you the best, and would love to stay in close touch with you to see how we do both do. Sending you the very best wishes.

great news Newlife, I know you are so happy today. Sending you a big Hug and smiling for you too.