Mira77

Just wanted to say that I did the warm Water & Lemon this morning and it is really helping! Going to walk now to keep things moving!!!

I am also 5-10 and highest was 316 and SW 295. I am 47. I can tell you that over my life even though no co morbities that life just got harder. picking up things off the floor' date=' going up stairs, lugging groceries, avoiding looking in mirrors, clothes shopping, trying to look halfway decent at a wedding or other function, pictures with my kids, airplane rides incredibly uncomfortable, seeing BP and sugar start to creep up though still normal and in and on. So at 25 or even 35 the weight may not impair life's activities but overtime it gets a lot harder. I wanted to avoid diabetes, but I also wanted to improve life's little things like being able to get down to get stuff out of the cabinet and be able to get up without a crane!

You have to make this decision yourself but trust me it is for a lot more than cosmetic reasons. It will change you life. though some changes are difficult because your whole eating style must change. it is a serious surgery and deserves very serious thought. I am now 240 and my husband called my skinny today. I know I am far from that but I am way healthier and as a side effect I look pretty good for still being obese! can't wait to be overweight!

Good Luck

Eileen

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Thanks Eileen for the response. I think it is normal to be nervous and I am a natural over thinker! I am not happy with my weight, although I don't judge others who happily occupy larger bodies. I've seen my mom physically struggle with diabetes and mobility, although she is managing through diet & exercise (she lost 45-50 pounds recently); she tells me that it is hard for her at her age.

The three family members who know what I'm doing did stage a mini interrogation the other night- questioning me to make sure I'm ready. It was intense!

But this week I'm going to focus on getting prepared physically & mentally!

August 13th is my date.

Today I feel like maybe I should leave well enough alone. I have only ever been hospitalized for my 3 totally perfect pregnancies. Beautiful labor and deliveries with no drugs and no stitches. My A1C is perfect. My blood pressure is 110/70 on average. I have energy. I don't have heartburn or nausea or frequent headaches. The only thing that's wrong with me is appearance. I look like shrek. Let's face it' date=' I'm doing this for selfish reasons. What If I go prodding and cutting and stapling and then have to deal with throwing up and malnutrition and hair loss and passing out and feeling weak and being cold? Will I really be happier then?

I'm 25. I know things could go downhill fast. My dad is diabetic. Also my maternal grandparents. As a nurse I've seen the devastation that diabetes can have on a body. But should I just leave things alone until there's a legit medical reason for this surgery and not just how I fit into clothes?[/quote']

My surgery is a week away and I am feeling the same way. Scared to death, rethinking everything. I started out at 317 and am now 291. I'm about 5 foot 10. I am petrified of doing permanent damage to my body. I have no major health concerns outside of my weight but I also think mental health is important, confidence & esteem. Sometimes I'm motivated by wanting access to more clothes. It seems shallow but it does impact my quality of life. I've had a horrible time with the liquid diet (it literally is making me ill /the lack of fiber). I was talking to my husband about my doubts. IDK I just wanted to say I understand your concern : /

Have you checked to see if you are impacted? If you need specifics' date=' PM me. They call me the poop nazi at work for a reason. If impaction removed, or if no impaction, can try mineral oil enema. Let it dwell as long as you can. If no results, follow with a regular Fleets enema. But keep it going from the top as well, by using miralax or Senna S.

After you get cleaned out, to prevent problems, try this as well: FIRST thing in the morning. 1 cup warm, almost hot, Water, juice of 1 lemon and a bit of honey to sweeten. Drink first. Then coffee or other liquids if so inclined.[/quote']

Yes I was impacted. My husband helped me to get it out. Terrible but I am having some relief now. I will definitely follow your suggestions! Thanks everyone for your input : )

I'm on the liquid diet Day 5 & I am in really, really bad shape. All of this Protein with no real food, especially Fiber from fruits & veggies is making me extremely sick!

Stomach cramps, the inability to go, I've been trying to use the bathroom since this morning. I've taken Miralax, Milk of Magnesia, suppositories. I'm in sooo much pain. This is making me question this whole process. It is not normal to be put on a diet for 14 days that does this to your body before a major surgery at that.

I broke the diet to drink apple juice, eat veggies & lettuce but nothing is working! My husband actually had to assist me in the bathroom to get some temporary relief. Get my drift ????

I'm really angry rt now - I think that alternate Pre-op diets that include Protein shakes as well as lean meat & veggies are healthier - than these synthetic drink & sugar free jello/Popsicle chemical concoctions.

I have proven through losing 25 pounds Pre-op that I can eat healthily- this Protein shake diet feels like I'm doing injury to my body-there is nothing healthy happening here ????

Something is not right. I will be calling my doctors first thing Monday. I'm not willing to suffer ...

Congratulations! Hope everything continues to go well!

I'm at day 6 of the liquid diet and it is harsh!!! I can only have 1 cup of SF jello' date=' 5 SF carnation instant breakfast, 3 SF Popsicles, and all the Water I want. -.-[/quote']

I feel your pain lol Day 2 is kicking my butt. My stomach has been grumbling... I'm going to have some broth later! I can have six Protein shakes (I'm doing Atkins Advantage & GNC lean shake) I can supplement it with broth, SF Jello, SF Popsicles & Crystal Light.

Glad to hear you are doing well!!

This is my second week of my four week pre op diet (surgery is August 16th) and I'm doing okay. Sometimes I fantasize about food lol or I will try and convince myself that I can run out for just one meal and I still have two weeks until my surgery to do just liquids but I have resisted.

On the bright side my house is VERY clean

Lol at the clean house! Wow, four weeks- that's some time! I hope all continues to go well for you : )

I'm on Day 2 of my pre-op diet! It's not as bad as I thought it would be. 12 more days to go!!!

Good! Good luck on the next 12 days!

Thanks for the input!!!

So today is my first day of liquids and I'm feeling fine! I had a last meeting with my nutritionist and Pre- surgery testing... Now just the countdown to 8/13.

No appointments- no testing. Just two weeks to chill lol.

Confession: I've been fasting from sun-up to sun-down (about 17 hours with no food or drink!) for the last 20 days for religious reasons so this liquid diet is not so bad! Haha. I will miss that evening meal, though : /

How is it going for other August sleevers???

Today I did my consent for surgery with my surgeon. During my abdominal ultrasound they saw a small < 1 cm polyp on my gall bladder. So today he said he would like to remove it (the gall bladder) during the VSG procedure.

This is not a stone. My husband and mother are both freaked out by the idea of two procedures; I feel like if it would save me issues down the road why not? I definitely need to check to see how this will affect my insurance. I was approved by Aetna for the VSG only.

I would appreciate any thoughts? Thanks!!!

Btw surgery is on August 13th.

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Hi Maria: I'm in South Jersey and using Cooper University Hospital with Dr. O'Connell. The offices are in Voorhees and Camden.

Yes I was so into the lap band until I did more research.

Are you doing a liquid diet or is that optional for you?

I was approved by Aetna yesterday! I should be sleeved on August 13th.

Hi!

I was just approved by my insurance (Aetna) yesterday for an August 13th surgery date. I'm so nervous! I didn't want to start believing it was going to happen until I was approved by insurance. I started this journey in March and did nutritional counseling and other pre-op appointments over the last few months.

Now it's all too real! I've never been in the hospital, never had surgery, never broken anything (lol) so this is all new.

I started out with the idea of getting lap band but after some research decided that my lifestyle and needs are best met by this surgery.

I start my two week liquid diet on 7/30.

I have consent for surgery and pre-admission testing next week.

I would love to have some teammates for surgery and recovery. BTW I'm in New Jersey.

Best!

Mira