Millyed

Well I am at 0.17 They want me at the standard low which is 0.30 I had cancer so my Endo wants me as low as possible. Besides since I lost 25 pre op I need less dosage. It's pretty crazy.

So my TSH levels are too low... Now I have been suspended again, my internal medicine doctor won't clear me for the surgery. I haven't lost faith, but I'm questioning the process. I'm surprisingly not upset at all. I might not want it anymore. Anyone had this happen to them?

For a place of acceptance and support, you end up finding users that are judge mental and for a lack of better word stupid! Don't allow that to tarnish your experience! I am counting on your success. And maybe a silly question is the same question we all have. You are just brave enough to ask. I'm getting banded soon. I can't wait for my journey to fully start! I hope you find the guidance you need!!! Wishing you nothing but success!!!! Another newbie here.

Pre op diets are all so different. In my network I have a 30 day diet that only allows me to eat 1,200 calories. No irritating food or condiments. I'm only allowed to eat very few things like turkey chicken and lettuce and carrots. Some fruits in small amounts and NO sodas NO coffee It's crazy how all doctors are so different. And al diets are totally depending on your Surgeon. My liquid pre op diet starts five days before my actual surgery date. Good luck in your journey.

The 29th!

I wanted to cheat tonight, but just kept feeling guilty. It's pretty crazy how fast everything can change. I'm moving forward! This is it! Thank you for the support. I need it!

I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I'm so excited and nervous and a whole lotta other emotions. It's starting to set in. The whole reality of the situation. I'm getting banded. My life is changing. It's pretty exciting stuff. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you guys! I really have to do this. As the day approaches I get anxious. Of course it's more the going under the anesthesia part. But every morning when I take almost 8 pills with Breakfast I am reminded why I have to do this. Thank you for the support. It means the world to share this experience with people who have been there. And who are going through the same process as I am. God bless you all! I will be looking forward to letting you all know how great I'm doing!

I'm getting banded on October 29th. I am starting to get anxious and question my decision. Did anyone else feel the same?

Men can't handle what's on our minds. It's scary in here. And you couldn't keep up... We just don't want to go all Fifty Shades on any guy that asks. We pick and choose the guy we want to do this with. It's not about society or shame or embarrassment. It's always about choice.

Thank you all. I love coffee. I had it at least 4 times a day. Here in Puerto Rico it's difficult to not drink coffee. You smell it everywhere. So I decided instead of 4 I will have a small one AM so I can open my eyes. Because without it I can't even see. Thank you all!!!!