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I am pre-op but have been dieting for a while now. I really love Unjury chocolate in a decaf iced coffee

Holy weightloss... 21lbs in 6 days! That is amazing. Best of luck to you, I wish you continued success.

I don't love sweet that much either. I don't know what stage you are in but my favorite healthy snack is hummus with veggies or homemade roasted chick peas. Both are very inexpensive and very healthy especially if you make them yourself.

Does this sound crazy? I am a very friendly, sociable person but not one that enjoys the spotlight. I remember the last time I got thin, it was very uncomfortable to have so much attention. I will admit that positive attention is much easier to take than the hushed negative whispers "oh my gosh, she got so fat" kind of attention. Then there is the other nasty problem: I am already dreading the bunches of people (and I know who they are) who will be giving me attention and compliments on my weight loss. I was an average size person and then I gained a lot of weight after having 3 kids, and then I was heavy (not this heavy though) for years, I finally lost a lot after the last baby and noticed all of these new friends I was making! These were the groups of people that I knew the entire time I was pregnant and they never noticed me once. After I gained this current weight, all of a sudden I wasn't included in events or even conversations. The bigger I get the more invisible I become! I am onto the shallowminded people now and won't fall for that nonsense anymore but it does really irk me that our friendship depends entirely on my weight. Anyone else have similar feelings?

Hi Kathy, I am pre-op and have started my own makeshift water aerobics in my pool...only when the neighbors aren't outside:) I bought some water ankle weights and I jog the perimeter of the pool 4 times in one directions and then 4 in the other against the current I made. Then I swim a few laps, do stretches, twists, etc. Let me tell you, it is a work out! The best is that it is easy on the feet and knees and it is sweat free! I am sure you will love the class. Good luck to you. Carol

Aetna

Congrats, this is so exciting!

I Expected to have to wait at least a week or two! The best part is that I received the call as soon as we arrived at our vacation spot. It was just the news I needed to keep me on track with my pre op diet. The coordinator is trying to fit my surgery in 2 weeks. Woohoooo, I am super excited!!!

I had pretty much the same response from my PCP, he always preached "eat less, exercise more...it's that easy". I am pretty sure the man never heard one word I ever said to him. Hopefully, your mom will see how healthy and happy you are and will have more positive comments! Best of luck.

Hi there! I went to the seminar sure that I wanted a lapband and walked out knowing the sleeve was for me. I hope that your insurance is quick with a positive reply! I am awaiting approval from mine...fingers crossed

Me too! I have lost about 10lbs since I started weight management in May, although my surgeon didn't give me a specific amount to lose. Hopefully yours will be happy that the scale at least moved in the right direction. Good luck to you!

I have been so calm during this process until last week (waiting for my date) and now I am getting some butterflies. I come here and find these wonderfully supportive people and it really does ease my mind. I know that I am behind you in this process but I am sure that you will be on here posting about how happy you are that you got it done! Think positive thoughts and the best of luck to you!

Congrats! I am waiting (and waiting and waiting and waiting) for my phone to ring with my date. Best of luck to you!

It is so frustrating! The nurse assures me that the proof will be in the size of my liver and maybe not so much on the scale. I am hoping and praying that my liver is shrunk! I am also on a pre op diet awaiting approval from insurance, they had me start last week because I can go in as soon as the 7th. I am a super-slow-loser too (which is exactly why I need the surgery) I have only lost 10 lbs since starting weight management in May. My diet consists of 1000 calories and no fat, I can supplement 1 meal a day with shakes. Keep on going!!

and all this time I felt I was just being a Fage snob, good to know! This also explains why true greek yogurt has more protein, good info.

thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! I cannot wait until I can be on the other side of this, I am so ready. Have a great day:)

I am waiting for insurance approval and can possibly have a surgery date in 2-4 weeks. I have been following a 1200 calorie low fat diet for over a month already but now have to do a 1000 calorie, fat free diet, pre op (liver shrinking). It may sound irrational but I am scared to death that my liver won't shrink despite my efforts! At my pre op class we were shown the pictures of a nice liver and a big ole fatty liver (fatty liver was sewn up with no surgery). I asked if people can have a fat liver even while following the diet and the nurse said it was rare but could happen. I should add that I am "that" patient that has quite a few rare and odd things. Am I the only worry wart here that thinks about this? Have you heard of this happening before?

I had quite a few "mardi gras" moments after my first consult. I am really determined to lose as much as I can pre op...just in case I have a hard time reaching my goal post op. my surgery is 2-3 weeks away. Good luck you you!

my surgeon says no bath, beach, hot tub, or pool until the wounds have scabbed over and fallen off.

I am new too and waiting for my date. Best of luck to you!

My breath was NASTY!!!! I have added good carbs back in now and it's getting better

I told my 18 and 16 yo daughters exactly what I was doing. They have seen me struggle with weight issues for so long and they understand why I chose to do this. I told my 12 yo daughter just recently because she was getting nervous about all of my dr appts. She asks a lot of questions and I do try to answer them as honestly as I can without giving her anything to worry about. I am not sure how I would explain to a younger child.

I am new...hopefully someone that knows will help you

Hi there! Are either of you going to St. Raphael? I am fortunate to be going through this with my best friend (she opted for lap band) but I know there is no such thing as too much support. I look forward to seeing you on this forum and thanks for reaching out

You must be excited, best of luck! I will have to do 2 weeks of low cal/low fat right before surgery in July.