biggirl2012

Thanks I'm just worried about feeling hungry and just AH lol good luck to u also and god bless!

This is my surgery date .... Ironically, I am 19 years old . July (7) + Year (12) = 19 . I am 119 minutes from the hospital EXACTLY. Eh, strange?

I'm on day 6 of my clear liquid diet--nothing but broth, sugar free jello and Popsicles, and 3 protein shakes a day. I'm starving!!! Lol. I'm really looking forward to my surgery Friday, though. I'm a little nervous about the pain, but super thrilled to have a chance to be healthier and feel better about myself. With God's help, this is going to be a success!!!!

Zoiks...don't know if I'll be able to sleep. Lots of nesting done today...everything at home is set and ready. Just work from home tomorrow and then head into Boston for the night. Wake up and walk into the hospital. shakin' in my boots but, dang gummit I'm doing this and getting myself healthy! If I don't catch you folks tomorrow....I hope all goes well and I'll be thinking of you.

Awww I'm sorry to hear your going through this... But keep your head up girl; if he can't be there to support you now he certainly does not deserve you. I agree with some of the other posts: new you, new love, new lease on life! Go out there and live the best life you can-- you don't have time for those who cannot stand by your side!

keep your head up! Just think you just lost a couple hundred pounds of poop!

Big hugs, but pp is right. Use it as ur all around fresh start.

I'm sorry to hear that!! U prolly don't wanna hear this but try and think of it as a fresh start all around love life and regular life!!

Welcome to the group! We are a great big family here. All the love & support you need is right here. Good luck & best wishes.

I'm with Panda! Think this is worth it this time around...real change, real results!

What a long, emotional journey it has been to get to this point. I can't believe that my surgery has finally been scheduled. It all started for me in January...well this part of my journey anyway. My husband and I went on a quick weekend trip and when I almost could not fasten my seatbelt on the plane, that was my breaking point. I made an appointment for the initial consultation expecting to request (and be granted) the lap band. I half expected the Dr. and everyone else to ask me what I was doing there...surely I didn't belong did I? Not only did I belong, but I was told that gastric bypass was the best option for me. I was an emotional wreck when I left the office that day. With lots of help from my therapist, primary care physician and the weight loss center I am attending, I am now so glad to be having this surgery.
I have been overweight and/or obese my entire adult life. But for the first time, I have gotten so heavy that it is affecting my life every single day....and I've had it!!! I have always hovered around 230 lbs. I've lost and gained, and lost and gained and lost and gained again the same 30 to 60 pounds countless times. When I did my initial paperwork, part of the requirement was to list all of the diets I have been on and the weight loss associated with it. I have gained and lost close to 700 lbs in my life!!! Almost two years ago, I was the best health of my adult life. I was walking up to ten miles a day, strength training 3 times a week. I got down to 170. I started having this weird ache in the top of my right foot. It continued to get worse and began to effect my walking. I went to my orthopeidic Dr. expecting to hear I had a strain or at the very worst a fracture. Instead I was told there was a tumor in my third metatarsil. I had surgery two weeks later. Luckily it was not cancer. However, a large part of the bone had to be removed as the tumor had "eaten" through it. I couldn't drive for six weeks. I couldn't walk for 3 months and had lots of painful physical therapy. I have a lot of nerve damage and am in constant pain. I have had all sorts of painful treatments to try to alleviate the pain with no success. Meanwhile, I have gained 116 pounds in less than two years. I quit smoking the day I had the foot surgery. I think a combination of quiting smoking, depression and this new complete sedentary lifestyle are the culprits. But now, I had developed sleep apnea, severe osteoarthritis, shortness of breath and GERD. I have way too many travels and fun things to look forward to - I am going to get my life back!!! I am so glad that I have educated myself on WLS. I now know that this is truly my chance at long term weight loss.
I am so excited and so blessed that I get this second chance!!!
I would love to hear your story and get an online WLS buddy!!

I want to say a prayer for everyone going thru the operation and even the ones that haven't had it yet. Father God we come to you asking for healing and guidance Lord we know you want us to take care of our bodies which is the Temple and by your stripes we are healed. Lord cast out the doubts and negative remarks we are holding on your word Lord. We want to see our children and grandchildren grow up to have kids and to live in joyous life worshiping you Lord we ask you this in Jesus Name Amen!

I want to say a prayer for everyone going thru the operation and even the ones that haven't had it yet. Father God we come to you asking for healing and guidance Lord we know you want us to take care of our bodies which is the Temple and by your stripes we are healed. Lord cast out the doubts and negative remarks we are holding on your word Lord. We want to see our children and grandchildren grow up to have kids and to live in joyous life worshiping you Lord we ask you this in Jesus Name Amen!

dont give up!! my surgery got postponed cause my doc was sick. they ended up doing it earlier than planned lol. this journey is worth it trust me!!
rny 4/6/12 <br />hw 255/cw 224/ gw 140

Good Luck and I'll pray for you. My surgery is May 1st. I'm in the last minute " panic mode" as well. I thought about having just one french fry tonight and then thought, " it's just not worth it" so I sucked down my protein shake and thank God that this is going to work!

I am so hungry that my stomach is kicking my backbone LOL!

Hello Chaas
Don't get discourage, some ppl lose wt differently and we all can hit plateaus so keep doing the right things cuz it seems that you are on the right track.
Keep us post it! Wow 3rd week and regular food I'm impress b/c this is my 2nd wk and he just put me on pure food and told me that I will be doing it for at least 4-6wks, and then probably star on my regular food unless something happens but who knows every doctor has its different regimen, good luck!

My surgery is April 23rd too. I start my pre-op diet April 9th. Good luck.

I started my 2 week pre op liquid diet yesterday. Does anyone know how many calories we are supposed to be getting a day? I have only managed to get 600 cal/ day. I am really tired, and to think I have 2 more weeks of liquids after the surgery?!

You're very welcome. They really are pretty. I'll be getting one myself. Once you have the actual tag...if you know how to make jewelry you can make others to match