grannykathy

Yes...i will be hoping and praying for you. After 14 months i finally am acheduled for sept 24...so long because i switched docs/centers.

I tried a super yummy combo this morning...1c amond milk (the 40cal vanilla kind)...1 packet wonderslim shake/pudding mix...1/2 c frozen raspberries...picked last week from friends yard. I mix with immersion blender...super yummy!!! I am still pre op waiting for surgery date trying 2 b patient. I am really losing some serious pre surgery weight...

I keep on the 1200-1400 cal lean/green...been at it now for 5 weeks. Approved but still no surgery date ... hard to stay focused when i have to keep bothering the office...get me a surgery date! I have been waiting 14months ...changed surgery groups ... now just interminable waiting...still going to group support meetings.

Congrats to all you nonsmokers!! It is very hard to quit.

Smoke free two years...yea...gained weight but am thrilled to be nonsmoker. I am pre op for sept 1 approx. All reqs in ...just waiting for pre op apt. Have lost 35 already...i am eager to get going

I like the syn trax nectar choc truffle...get it at amazon..maybe mix with pb2. Enjoy...good luck. I am pre op now for surgery in sept.

I agree...no testing too far in advance. My issue is opposite of yours...needing surgery asap. I have waited a long time and taken off 10%of body weight. I am pretty sure your group will work around your schedule...mine is good except case manager needs prodding constantly.

A multitude of blessings! Keep us informed.

Yes...you should be proud of yourself. It is amazing what waiting for surgery will do...we so know that it will be safer for us if we take off weight before. Then we see that light at the end of the tunnel! You keep it up!!

Best wishes for smooth recovery. Blessings upon you.

I quit 2 years ago...feel as if my lungs thank me each time i take a breath. I especially love that i quit when i do deep breathing and meditation. Keep it up...yoi will come to the point where you are more glad than sad about missing your ciggie friendd. I am pre op...all clearances done...surgery hopefully sept 1st. Keep up the good work!

I think that is so great! You have been waiting some time and making wonderful progress which is a good indication that you will be successful in taking off the rest and keeping it all off. Preparation is so worth it!! I am now in the prep phase also...all tests completed...just waiting for date.

I am so thankful for this site.

I have been waiting so long for surgery. All clearances ok. Now they say i have to have 4week pre surgery diet because of bmi being over 50. However...i have worked hard to get it to 48according to all the charts i read...where are they getting the 50? 320/68inches. I wouldnt care except it has been over a year...maybe because i am medicare? The gatekeeper lady/case manager just keeps throwing up obstacles. Im soooo ready!!!!