NatalieO

I want to be able to wear any top and not worry about it being long enough to cover my belly apron. And I want to be a size in which I can go to any store in the mall and find something to wear. That would simply be amazing!!

Good luck to those having surgery this week!

Surgery scheduled for October 29!! Made the October date by the hair of my chinny chin chin!

Surgery scheduled for October 29!! Made the October date by the hair of my chinny chin chin!

Surgery scheduled for October 29!! Made the October date by the hair of my chinny chin chin!

Surgery scheduled for October 29!! Made the October date by the hair of my chinny chin chin!

Got my surgery date today! My brand new life begins on October 29th! Happy, excited and freaked out all at the same time!!

I want to be able to wear any top and not worry about it being long enough to cover my belly apron. And I want to be a size in which I can go to any store in the mall and find something to wear. That would simply be amazing!!

Yep! I check the Protein on everything.

You are not alone...... I get very excited when I find something that is high in Protein, low in fat. I am very protein driven - LOL.

Ain't nothin more excitin than PROTEIN!! Well...almost nothin!! Lol!

Now that I am on a high Protein diet in preparation for surgery (date yet to be determined) I find myself getting very excited over the protein content of food. I was at the grocery store looking at some pre-cooked chicken and steak strips, both had about 20 grams of protein in them. I think I let out a verbal 'WooHoo!' Am I just a iittle strange or do others get excited over high protein content?

After seeing the dietitian yesterday and following her instructions of eating high density Protein with crunchy fruits and veggies I am amazed at how well that satisfies me all day. I'm very thankful my doctor does not require a liquid pre-op diet but I do need to be as healthy as possible. I am also to take 5 minute walks 6 times a day. I was able to easily sneak away from my desk and walk around the bottom floor of our parking garage 3 times today. I made a '5 Minute Walk' playlist with songs around 5 minutes long. One day at a time...anxiously awaiting a surgery date. I'm very thankful for this support! Guess I'm just kind of chatty today...thanks for listening

After seeing the dietitian yesterday and following her instructions of eating high density Protein with crunchy fruits and veggies I am amazed at how well that satisfies me all day. I'm very thankful my doctor does not require a liquid pre-op diet but I do need to be as healthy as possible. I am also to take 5 minute walks 6 times a day. I was able to easily sneak away from my desk and walk around the bottom floor of our parking garage 3 times today. I made a '5 Minute Walk' playlist with songs around 5 minutes long. One day at a time...anxiously awaiting a surgery date. I'm very thankful for this support! Guess I'm just kind of chatty today...thanks for listening

Thank you for bringing this topic up! I will have a lot of loose skin too and am willing to try different things. In addition to exercise and Water, I'll definitely try some of the ideas listed here. I have 200+ pounds to lose and lose skin has been on my mind a lot lately. I'm over 40 and the youthful elacisticy I'm sorry to say is fading away.

My Dr doesn't require a pre-op diet but does expect you to lose weight prior to surgery. Have to lose 20 lbs. I actually wish there was a pre op diet because I'm in that same awful familiar cycle of dieting. I'm thinking of starting Protein Shakes as at least one Meal Replacement now (no surgery date yet) and increasing that to 2 meals later...maybe all three. Thoughts?

I want to be able to wear any top and not worry about it being long enough to cover my belly apron. And I want to be a size in which I can go to any store in the mall and find something to wear. That would simply be amazing!!

I received approval from the insurance company today for my R-N-Y surgery. So thankful!!

Hi, I'm a newbie to the forum. I had my initial consult yesterday and confirmed I am going to have the rny surgery. My insurance requires 4-6 months dr visits...hoping approval is first time around! Looking forward to reading and hearing everyone's journeys...the good, bad, ups and downs. Take care!