LadyDreadHead

This forum has been a great source of support for me. Is there a local Bariatric support group nearby? I'm geographically isolated from my family and friends. My surgeon requires each candidate attend at least one support group before he will complete any bariatric surgery. I've attended three so far and plan to continue to attend after my surgery on 2/19. I find it very helpful to here others' stories about their weight loss journey, both in this forum and at the support group. A lot of us have similar fears and struggles.

Thanks Susan! That does sound yummy! Thanks Mandy!

Thanks Susan! I finally was approved. So, everything is good for Tuesday the 19th. Yay!!! My pre-op has been 2 Protein Shakes a day, 4 oz. of Protein from meat, poultry, cheese, etc, and as many non-starchy vegetables as I can handle. Veggies have become my new best friends! [sharedmedia=trackers:tickers:2925] [sharedmedia=trackers:tickers:2827]

These are my fur-babies, Huey and Chica. They keep me going. Huey is eight years old and not as active anymore. Chica is two years old and still a very hyper doggie. I want to be able to take them for long walks and rough-house with them. My hope is that losing weight will help me to do that.

My surgery is scheduled for 2/19. My doctor told me today that he will have to cancel it if the insurance company doesn't approve by Friday. [sharedmedia=trackers:tickers:2827] [sharedmedia=trackers:tickers:2925]

Great change! You look good girl!

This site has chair yoga. http://www.doyogawithme.com/

Thanks Mellzbellz21!

I'm tentatively scheduled for Feb 19th. Still waiting for insurance approval. It makes me a little anxious that I haven't received approval yet. But, I was told that the person that submits authorizations at my surgeon's office almost always get them approved. Wish me luck!

Is it possible that you are lactose intolerant? There are protein powders that are made from whey isolate, like Unjury that are for people that are lactose intolerant. I've tried Unjury with soy milk and haven't had any problems. In fact, I actually like the taste and it feels good on my stomach.

I get banded on Feb. 19th. There is a February 2013 Bandsters group that is very supportive. Feel free to join us.

I'm not banded yet. However, I think I read that a tube is placed down your throat during the procedure. That may be the cause of your soreness. Give it a couple of days. I've had several endoscopies. However after the one I had a month or so ago, it took almost a week for my throat to stop feeling sore.

I eliminated sugar and carbs three days before I started my pre-op. I think that helped tremendously. I'm only one day into the pre-op, but no hunger so far.

I just finished Day 1 of my pre-op. It wasn't bad. I hope I can say that on day 10.

Hilarious!

I start my pre-op diet later today. Still waiting for surgery to be approved. My surgery date is 2/19. I'm getting anxious about the approval process. However, I was told that the lady that does it almost always gets them approved.

My physician suggested only using whey protein isolate products if lactose intolerant. I tried Unjury and haven't had any problems.

Yay! Your first step on a very rewarding journey!

Good luck and congrats!