CarryOn7

My surgery is tomorrow, September 9. I'm so excited, I have a lot of nervous energy so I'm cleaning everything. I am also very hungry so I keep looking at the clock wishing it could move a little faster.

If you are bleeding, and you are sure it is because of that fall, you need to go to the ER. That's my opinion.

Go get yourself check out at the ER to ensure your ok.

I know just what you are saying. I am sod tired of yo-yo dieting. Loose 60 gain 65. My sister was sleeved in March and doing great. Has lost close to 80lbs. I can't wait until it is my turn.
BTW. I too am Mrs. Fuller AND a RN. Thought that was funny when I saw your name.

Time to tell your "friend" a thing or two...? What she did was just wrong!

Good for you! Sorry to hear some of the things your best friend says to you and others:(

Yes girl!!! Me too...me and food have a love hate relationship. BTW your friend is a HATER, why else would she do that? I would have killed her right there and would have had to lose weight in jail...Lol! I haven't shared my surgery with anyone but my best friend and my daughter so for an entire room full if ppl to hear it from a so called friend would have just horrified me.
You are going to be beautiful..and maybe just maybe you should keep more supportive ppl around you. XOXO

I can Sooo relate!
I am ready to take back my life.

Walked into my best friends sons birthday party today..she says loudly "can you still eat food cuz there's tons of pizza!?" Then explains to everyone soon ill be going in a liquid diet for my bariatric surgery. Lots of awkward silence followed, with one particular cute but chunky girl looking extra horrified. I was pissed that my friend put me on the spot. But then..
Aforementioned cute chunky girl stares at the cake. She wants some so badly. My friend tells her just eat a damn piece of cake. She declines. Stares at the cake for an hour. She can't have any cuz she's on a diet. Another hour passes. Shes shaking she wants it so bad.She eats a small piece of cake. And then a big one. And then 4 slices of pizza and bread and pop. My friend says "dont come crying to me when the scale pisses you off Monday." Cute chunky girl says "I know but I have to start all over Monday anyway cuz tomorrow is Joe's Crab Shack and I'm not dieting there."
Ah. It hits me. This is why I'm doing it. I want to hug her and tell her I know. I've had so many start over Mondays, sister. I was once the cute chunky girl with 40 lbs to lose. I've dieted my way up to the morbidly obese girl with an extremely messed up relationship with food.< /p>

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

That's what I have kind of been thinking about this surgery, with all 4 of my kids I knew when I was going in to be induced. I have kind of taken that approach with my whole thinking. this is a major welcome change, that will lead to a Happier, Healthier life.

I believe everybody has to do what works for them.
For me, I cringe when I see people calling this thing a "battle."
I know it's work and a lot of it. But, when I think of it as a battle, I set up defenses, and it wears me out.
I see myself peacefully and lovingly preparing myself for a new baby.....my new stomach. Just like i would a real baby. I'm full of love, joy, and excitement for my new stomach. I'm preparing my body just as I would a new nursery.
I don't see any battle here to be won at all.
I respect everybody and however they want to deal w this preparation. If you need to see it as a battle and that works for you, then go for it.
I'm just sharing what works for me.
Is this just semantics?
Peace and Love to You All.

Had my pre-op with my surgeon yesterday, averaging about a pound a day on the liquid diet. I am very ready for Monday... I have waited for something like this my whole life, now I know why it didn't happen until now, because now I worked really really hard for it.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.

Good luck Kayleen! You should already be proud, for taking the hardest step and undergoing this procedure. Hugz.

I am scheduled for Sept. 24th! I'm sooo nervous and excited all at the same time! I can't wait to see myself transform into something that I can finally be proud of seeing on the mirror or pictures!

Had my pre op appt today. Getting so excited. Can't wait til September 11' I am ready to do this. Good luck to all of you with your surgeries!! On our way to better lives

I've now decided after 6 months to start running. I'm only running a mile a day but hey it feels great ! Couldn't of done it before due to my weight so another benefit of the sleeve ! I will shift the last 56 lb and get to goal !!!

Surgery was 9/3 at about 2:30 pm. The first night was kind of rough. I think mostly because I only got pain meds upon request. If I had them on a regular interval, it probably would have stayed at a more tolerable level. Even so, the pain was mostly from the gas. The incisions are tender and my entire abdomen is black and blue and sore, but not super painful. Yesterday I was able to start Clear Liquids around noon. Walked and sipped all day. Things were pretty good until I switched from iv morphine to liquid Lortab. I've had tablet Lortab many times and never had it in liquid form - turns out I'm allergic. We've got that all straightened out and I should be heading home this afternoon.