deannagail

Yay! My prayer for you is that All the love, support and encouragement you give all of us is returned to you ten fold! God is good all the time! Blessings and prayer for a smooth surgery and recovery!! I am 5 days out myself and hitting the nervous stage!!

I love this site and all of you co-sleevers!! I know he cares, but he trying to project his own fears and insecurities on me. I need love and support right now.. Thanks again! Just beating myself up a little bit as you put it... have been 100% faithful on 2 weeks of Pre-Op 1200 calorie diet, then day 2 of 1 week liquid diet, BAM..... Tomorrow is another day... {HUGS}

Pre Op diet with surgery scheduled for the 13th.... need to vent... ex-husband just called with the premise of "being supportive" and proceeded to explain to me that I need to make sure I realize this is a "permanent" surgery and that I came to him with the decision made, not to make it with him..... and you have lost almost 30 pounds pre-op so I know you can do it... As if he hasn't spent the last 17 years with me, watching me lose, gain, lose and gain some more... and all the health complications that come with it! UGH!!! Already emotional, shaky and headache on liquid diet... and I did the WORST thing I could have done... Ate a chicken sandwich... Now I feel sick, I allowed someone else to push my emotional buttons into sabotaging myself... Someone, PLEASE tell me I am not alone and I have not just screwed up everything by eating that damn sandwich! ugh.. Sorry for the long rant.. Had to get it out...

Congrats!! Hope you have a restful weekend to launch your journey!! De

Not local, but hi! and Welcome!! This forum can be a huge source of information and support..... It has been a safe place to ask questions and to vent... I am still pre-op, scheduled for 2/13 and cannot believe the support I have received here! Several of us also use MyFitnessPal and have friended each other there... Just kinda of a nice push to receive little messages during your day encouraging you to keep up the good work! Best of luck to you as you begin this journey!!

Awesome news and thanks for the update!!! I am a couple of weeks out awaiting my surgery the 13th of February! Excited and a little anxious!!

Good point!! I was thinking filling not carb count!!

Is oatmeal or cream of wheat allowed? If it is pureed?? and runny?? I am thinking it would be nice and filling, high fiber, and low/no fat....

Amen!! Everyone is different and the first few days are so critical after any major operation! Stay AHEAD of the pain... Rest and give your body time to heal!

i'm txpodeanna the accountability and cheering each other on is huge for me!

Congrats beautiful lady!!! You look amazing and it sounds like you feel amazing!! I love the great attitude about the stall and keeping pushing forward at the gym and recognizing the inches are still falling!! Gotta remember to take measurements when I get to that point myself!!

Yummy!!! Thanks for the great idea!!

You look great!!! All the hard work is paying off!! Keep it up!

I hear ya!! Coca cola is my coffee and main liquid... or was.... Gave it up January 1st in anticipation to spread out the changes!! LOL! And the headaches ya get when you quit the sugar and caffeine! I start my 1200 calorie pre-op diet tommorrow x2 weeks, then 1 week of liquid diet for my surgery date February 13th!! So ready for it to be here already!! Good luck and keep us posted!!

Hi all! My name is Deanna and I am scheduled to VSG February 13th. They are doing a dual procedure to repair my hietal hernia too. I am in the Austin Texas area. Divorced mom to a 20 year old daughter that is my world. My health has been on a steady decline for years. I got pneumonia in October for the first time and had complications due to my obesity..... Then I sat on the sidelines and watched everyone dancing and living it up at my nieces wedding in December... Got the ball rolling that week and am excited beyond words to begin this new chapter in my life! This site has already been a life saver of information, support and a feeling of connection with others on the same journey!

I am still pre-op and the thought of 33 lbs in a month makes me wanna do a happy happy dance!! Congrats and keep it up girl!!! I love LaBelle509's attitude!! I have shared my decision with some and have been surprised at one's that I believed would be supportive being out right cruel! I have a super supportive set of parents, daughter and brother..... and of course the best friend by my side.... I am already in love with this site and the encouragement and experience we bring to one another!! Be blessed and keep it up!!

Congrats girl!!! I am pre-op, waiting on a surgery date!!! I cannot wait to be in one-der-land myself!!! Enjoy your VICTORY!!