Vicki Loichinger

praying for you so much. Dear God we ask that you put your healing hand on our dear friend. Please let the work the doctors are doing bring her to good health. Please give her strength and comfort and healing. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN

praying for you so much. Dear God we ask that you put your healing hand on our dear friend. Please let the work the doctors are doing bring her to good health. Please give her strength and comfort and healing. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN

praying for you so much. Dear God we ask that you put your healing hand on our dear friend. Please let the work the doctors are doing bring her to good health. Please give her strength and comfort and healing. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN

congrats and Happy Valentines Day to you, what a great gift you are giving yourself.

been there done that =(. Its all good though. We all make the mistakes and some have made a mistake and after vomiting or dumping don't make the mistake again for a long time because of the risk but just get back on track. Remember that part of the reason to avoid excess or types in the beginning is so that you don't STRETCH your pouch as well as give your pouch time to heal and adjust =). Everyone makes mistakes or cheats, and eventually you will view cheating as something totally different than you used to. Like now, cheating for me is getting a grilled chicken sandwich with no bun and sneaking a couple French fries. A couple French fries...cheating...not 2 large order of fry's, like 6 or 7 fries....cheating....ROFLMAO. I laugh when I think about it but the mindset will change. You will see. Just get back on track and be carefull! =)

I agree the guilt is the worst feeling EVER! I don't dump and have not had trouble with any food. Bc of this I think I a taste won't hurt then the guilt hits. I have eaten a coupe fries. I've eaten a chicken nugget. I've eaten a mini cupcake. I have posted my guilt. I've shared it with the hubby. It's part of the process to re commit to what we decided and start again. Don't beat yourself up over it. Easier said than done! But make the best next choice.
.::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

So it's been raining here for almost a week....and I was in need of some sunshine. I decided to use a free week of tanning at Ultratan and went in last night to start. I have tanned in beds before and knew that I've always had issues not being able to pull the lid all the way down....at most I pulled it tight down on my belly....but never closed. So I anticipated having the same issues last night. But alas...I DID NOT! I layed down in that tanning bed....reached to pull the top down and low and behold it CLOSED! ALL THE WAY!!!! I couldnt stop the tears from flowing down my face!!!!
It seems to be the little things that happen to me when I least expect it that mean the most to me!!! Times when I dread doing something cause I couldnt do it before....then find out I can do them now!
Needless to say I am excited to go back again tonight!!!

Mine is on Friday, too! I'm SO ready for this, it's ridiculous! I have my bag all packed - 90% of it is PILLOW! I'm also wearing the same thing home as I'm wearing to the hospital: PJ pants and baggy t-shirt. Not even gonna bother with a bra, but the iPad and phone is a must! I must be able to communicate with you all and read words of encouragement while I'm there.
Good luck to you, and see you "on the other side"!!

I had surgery Monday (1/14) & just got home last pm. Having said that, I wore Jammie bottoms in & when I came home last night. Pack chap stick or lip gloss cause that 1st day cotton mouth is pretty rough. Ask to swish & spit immediately if you have to drink barium!!!! Pain meds in hospital are good, use them! I asked for something not so strong at home & not sure if that was wise...Best wishes to you!!! Keep us posted & check out January dates, lots of info in there : )

My surgery is Friday also and just wanted to say good luck!!! If you need a buddy while going through this journey I'm here for ya

I am surprised by how hard it really is to drink all that Water.< /span>
I am surprised that I thought I would be farther along in weight loss already but I am forgetting that this is 'my' body.
I am surprised that I can easily eat most foods.
I am surprised that I really don't miss sweets but crave salt now.
I am surprised that I have gained some confidence. I want to put a bag over my head less.
I am surprised that no one has noticed my weight loss. How vain is that?
I am surprised that my thighs are smaller.
I am surprised at how hard it is for me to give away clothes that I had.
I was REALLY surprised at the hormone rollercoaster after surgery. Crying, oily hair, zits, period from hell, etc.
I was surprised at how caring strangers can be. This board has been amazing!!! Thank you

I did it guys!!!!!
700 calories, 61g Protein (my nut only requires 60), and will be at 32oz of Water before bed. Water could be better, but this is my best day so far. Not to mention my potassium symptoms are gone and I've successfully completed 2 days of nursing school. (Was terrified of failing due to not feeling well) AND I got my first THREE iv attempts in the first try. I'm amazing

Here's my dinner tonight... Shaved pepper mill turkey (measured out an ounce and half didnt come close to finishing), skim mozz and reduced fat cheese cus I couldn't decided- think the cheddar is better, and some garlic hummus dip. It was yum (like my plate says haha) but I won't put the plate away yet... I might nibble some more a little later

well i am not sure about the cold medicines but the ambien is sure different after surgery, I go to sleep much faster with it, but don't sleeep more than about five hours, it is like it is gone gone and there is no getting back to sleep.
I have to think that the surgery effects other meds too.

Tink, try to order some that are single serving size. At BJs Bariatrics.com you can order every flavor of the Nectars as a single pack so you can try them before you commit to that big tub. Vitamin Shoppe has some of the single serving sizes if you have one of those near you or online. Unjury.com sales single serving sizes to try.
Hope this helps. I have wasted plenty buying whole tubs of stuff that I couldn't stand.
These two brands I never have a problem with
my favorite on the nectar is the fuzzy navel

oh what a great letter to get and waiting on the call for the surgery date is like when you were 14 waiting for a boy to call. lol it is awesome

Everything went fantastic this morning. I am in a very nice private room and have been sucking on ice chips since I woke up. I've already had my first walk up and down the hall!

so glad you went to the doc and got checked out. Hopefully you will be in good shape soon.

I have read here about a lot of people going through this around this time. I don't cry, wish I did, but I do get very easily depressed and unmotivated and withdrawn (even a little worse then before surgery) and this really bothers me because I know I should be happier and feel better. But i just get so blue and so numb and it is just yuck. So no you aren't crazy or anything, Our hormones are taking a beating right now and all the junk that is purging from the rapid weight loss really messes with things. Have a good cry and try to tell yourself and those around you this is just a temporary part of it and you will have ups and downs but it will level out eventually. And it will everyday will get better. And then out of no where you may have an emotional day. But it will get better. I probably haven't helped much, but you are not alone.

I waited 3 years. Went through the approval process only to find out that 3 months later and several thousand dollars into it that my insurance pulled the surgery from their plan. I was pist! But I pulled myself together and hired a personal trainer determined to lose the weight on my own. After all, surgery isn't a cute, it's a tool. A tool that doesn't necessary work for everyone. Start now "pretending" that you've had the surgery. Follow the ore and post diet process. It's doable, not easy by any means, but you will lose weight, look and feel better. It will also prepare you for surgery when you do have it and in the end you will be a lot more successful for it. Good luck!

Just had my 8 week check up and I am down 45lbs post op and 55lbs pre op ..gotta keep pushing forward good luck to my friend who will be having her RNY ob Tuesday

Get the plain Greek yogurt and add sugar free pudding OR flavored Protein Powder with a little
Splenda. Less sugar in plain and there are hundreds of combinations.

I have surgery on Wednesday the 16th. I'm taking along Ocean nasal spray and hand sanitizer. I'm afraid of the flu going around! I was also advised to listen to Successful Surgery by Belleruth Naparstek. Having the earbuds in my ears helps block out the noise here at home so I'm hoping it does the same in the hospital. I'm also taking a book on CD, as suggested by a friend who also had GBS. The surgery tape is great and I'll be listening to one by the same author for pain after surgery. Good luck everyone!

I work in a hospital too. One word of advice...don't bring your own slippers and socks. They have the non skid kind available and you can throw them out before you leave. Unless you want to bring home the no see 'ems on your slippers. The floors are cleaned, yes, but other people's shoes are not. Things get tracked all over...