Susie in Lima

Fantastic poem! It is definitely places that I have been! You will get there!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Hmm, I am not sure. I would maybe do a sinus wash with one of those nasal pots and saline solution, they always help me. Hope you feel better soon! Being sick stinks!

BonBon You just made me crack up! My dr said as soon as I felt like it, I could! Enjoy the journey with your spouse! My husband did not have the surgery but he did get on board and he has lost 60 pounds right along side me. It helps to have someone to do it with!

These are a few things that I would like to add, because now I can, after VSG! Cross my legs like a lady Run a 5K Wrap a NORMAL sized towel around me and not have to use a beach towel Being able to look at and wear cute lingerie (and just cute clothes in general) Not having to take a whole handful of medicine Being referred to as Slim, Skinny, petite, slender, TINY

I know that it seems to be taking a long time but before you know it you will turn around and it will be done and your new journey will be well on its way! Just take a deep breath and realize that although it seems to take forever that it is just a little bump in the road. (I remember being frustrated too! My insurance took FOREVER, literally, I had given up and really forgotten that they were even looking at my case! I will tell you though, the wait is worth it!!!! Hope you get answers soon and appointments quickly!

Hope you feel better soon!

So sorry for your loss. I have no idea what you are going through but I do understand emotional eating (well I dont "understand" it but I do understand doing it) Anyway, I am an emotional eater too but I have found that when I turn to food now, it just makes me feel worse emotionally. I think because I KNOW what I am supposed to be doing and I KNOW that food is not the answer. Now, Like I said before, I have never been in your shoes. Try to find something to take your mind to another place, I am home alot because my husband travels and my kids are grown and I get really lonely. I have tried to read, walk, exercise, call a friend etc. And because I am an emotional eater, I make sure that I dont keep anything in the house that is easy to eat that is bad for me. If I have to exert effort to go somewhere, or if I have to mess up the kitchen to make something, it gives me extra time to talk myself out of doing it and figuring out that even if I eat it, it wont solve what ails me. Anyway, I am so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you!

Great job, keep it up! You will be there in no time!!!

So sorry you are having constipation issues. I haven't had any issues with Constipation until last month and it was horrible! I am so so sorry that you are! I would ask my nut if I were you and see if it is a problem. I think that it seems that the benefits outweigh the negatives that it may cause. But, thats just me! Hope it all works out for you. Have a good day!

No idea, but do keep us updated. Hope you feel better soon. Glad you are going to see the dr. If nothing else, it will relieve your mind to know what the cause is.

Well I had the same issue about a month ago (I am now a year out) I had traveled to Brazil and had eaten more beef than before. I started hurting and cramping etc and I finally figured out that I was constipated (I hadnt been the whole year!!!) So maybe that could be it. I also have had problems with dairy as well causing gas. You might want to try some lactaid before you eat dairy. That is what my dr said to try. Hope you feel better soon!

I was only on liquids for the week before and I lost 7 pounds. Good luck and look forward to hearing your progress along the way!

Good luck! I hope you get approval soon!

Yep, it is very normal. It wont last forever though. (Although every once in a while my tummy (her name is Dolores) still talks to me. Just try to sip really slowly and eventually it will all be fine. Hope you feel better soon!

How far out are you? You might want to consult with your surgeon or nutritionist. Make sure you chew chew chew and take it slow. There were some things that my nutritionist had me stay away from for a while. If something bothers you, then cut that out for a while. For some reason, I now have an egg intolerance. Anyway, just take it really really slow, eat your protein first and then eat other things. Have a great day!

Congrats on the surgery date. I know you are excited. I would ask the Dr what prescriptions that you will need to take after surgery and have plans to have someone pick them up for you on the way home or even have them at the house before you get home. I would also ask what the surgeon wants you to eat/drink for the few days after the surgery and make sure you are stocked up or that you have the Soups etc ready to heat up when you need it, you will not want to have to go to the store for a few days. I would make a list of things to bring to the hospital. Dont bring too much, you wont need a lot. (I always have to have my makeup and hair done so I of course brought that) A loose fitting dress or pants that wont be tight so it wont hurt your incisions. Also, I brought with me some GasX strips which helped alot with the gas pain and some Biotene dry mouth spray, it really helps when you cant drink much. Hope this helps! Have a super surgery!

The pain was not bad for me. The worst was the gas that gets trapped and caused pain in my back. I had my gall bladder taken out a few years ago and it wasnt a bad surgery with minimal pain and the VSG was alot easier. Just plan to walk a lot to help get the gas to pass through. It really will help! Also if you have some GasX strips they help alot as well. You will do fine. Of course there is some pain but really, for as drastic as this surgery is, it isnt bad at all! You can do it!

You will do fine. Just follow your dr's instructions and before you know it, you will be losing!!! Cant wait to hear about your success!

Fantastic!!!!!

Small sips, no rushing. It will feel better before you know it!

Yep, my son used to laugh at me with all the noise I made at first. Every once in a while now, I will have a little noise or two but nothing like it was at first. No worries, this too shall pass!

Recipe please!

My husband and I actually share a meal when we go out now, or I bring the rest home and have it for one or two more meals. Like Butterthebean said, it is more expensive to eat healthy! Not fair at all. BUT SO WORTH IT!

Hope you are doing well! Cant wait to hear of your success.

You are going to do great! Congrats!