Djstola

Omg! I am 3 weeks post op and there has been nothing easy about this. I'm not even loosing weight as fast as others. 11 lbs in 3 weeks...25 total. But I'm loosing. This is the hardest "diet" I have ever been on. I don't tell people I had the surgery for the reasons you listed above. We've all lost 45 lbs before...just didn't keep it off. I've lost count of how many lbs I've lost. Those people are not your friends.
Ask them why they think having someone cut out 80% of your stomach, going liquid diet for 4-6 weeks, soft mushy foods, reflux, lactose intolerance, Constipation and diarrhea, bad breath, low energy, is "the easy way?" What exactly are they doing that is more difficult than all of that???

Omg! I am 3 weeks post op and there has been nothing easy about this. I'm not even loosing weight as fast as others. 11 lbs in 3 weeks...25 total. But I'm loosing. This is the hardest "diet" I have ever been on. I don't tell people I had the surgery for the reasons you listed above. We've all lost 45 lbs before...just didn't keep it off. I've lost count of how many lbs I've lost. Those people are not your friends.
Ask them why they think having someone cut out 80% of your stomach, going liquid diet for 4-6 weeks, soft mushy foods, reflux, lactose intolerance, Constipation and diarrhea, bad breath, low energy, is "the easy way?" What exactly are they doing that is more difficult than all of that???

Omg! I am 3 weeks post op and there has been nothing easy about this. I'm not even loosing weight as fast as others. 11 lbs in 3 weeks...25 total. But I'm loosing. This is the hardest "diet" I have ever been on. I don't tell people I had the surgery for the reasons you listed above. We've all lost 45 lbs before...just didn't keep it off. I've lost count of how many lbs I've lost. Those people are not your friends.
Ask them why they think having someone cut out 80% of your stomach, going liquid diet for 4-6 weeks, soft mushy foods, reflux, lactose intolerance, Constipation and diarrhea, bad breath, low energy, is "the easy way?" What exactly are they doing that is more difficult than all of that???

Hi everyone!! Just started my pre op diet this morning!! Getting very excited but nervous too. Realization is starting to settle in and I hope I am making the right choice. I do have one question. What do you tell your children (that are old enough to know you are going to the hospital) what you are going in for? In addition to every part of this life changing event? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

May 8th! Can't wait.
I'm in MD

May 8th! Can't wait.
I'm in MD

I'm worried about postop too. I was pissed when I found out how long the process is and ALL THE TESTS!! But looking back I'm glad the doctor made me do all of it.
I know all of my comorbities. I know all of them can go away or improve with weight loss. I know I have a good heart, no cancer or some strange illness that would have been found with all the tests. And, most important, it gave me many opportunities to back out or change my mind.
But I didn't. I went to every appointment and am 100% sure I am making the right decision. The process is worth it, but it is a pain in the butt!

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I've been trying to start good habits and have been trying different Protein Shakes to get ready. Im nervous about the total lifestyle change too. I hope I can make enough changes now that post op won't be too traumatizing.

I'm May 8th! Excited and nervous!

May 8th. I'm going on vacation next week, then i come back to pre op diet. Counting down....

May 8th for me !!! Congrats everyone

Happy to see all you May sleevers. I had my surgery May 10, 2012, so I'm a little over 11 months post op. My surgiversary is coming up fast. I've lost 180 pounds in that time, but more importantly I've basically started a whole new life. I feel and look better than I ever thought possible. My energy is through the roof, so is my love of life. It hasn't always been easy but it has ALWAYS been worth it. This time next year all of ya'll will be right there as well. Good luck to every one of you.

Ok, take a deep breàth it's gonna be ok.
I too am very impatient. I decided to use the waiting period to break some bad habits.
I am down to about 6 oz of coffee in the morning.
Ingave up all carbonated beverages.
Most recently, I am eating 1 shake and 3 smaller meals a day.
I have started taking walks.
I was more worried about being bombarded with an entirely new lifestyle after the surgery.
I can't control my insurance company or the surgeons busy schedule. I can control me pre-op preparations.
Some other stuff I did was order my Protein. I got it on Amazon.com and its great.
I switched to Water bottles that have measurements on the side so I can keep track of my Water intake.
All of these little things are making me feel more in control and less nervous. I'm not even worried about the actual surgical procedure.
July will be here before you know it.

Just had my surgery yesterday in Annapolis by Dr. Gandsas! So happy to be on the losers side now!!

Hi
I am getting sleeve with Dr Gandsas on May 8th. I love the support group. I have met many AAMC employees who have had sleeve or GBP with Dr. gandsas.
I'm ready for surgery now, but he is so busy it takes 2-3 months to get on the surgery schedule. I qualified for a March/early April date.
Love Arianne, but sometimes Jeannete kinda scares me.

Sorry to hear about this obstacle you've come across. I hope your test goes well and you can get the sleeve.

I'm in Md had my surgery Jan 30 at Meritus in Hagerstown. On my way up there now for my 2nd follow up.