BustedBeauty

Hey, anyone from central NY/Southerntier? I am pre op without a surgery date, and am looking for a buddy!

Hey, anyone from central NY/Southerntier? I am pre op without a surgery date, and am looking for a buddy!

I am looking forward to:
*Not being smushed in diner booths
*Being able to walk into any store and not have to worry if they carry my size
*Do Zumba again
*Get out of my knee brace for the first time in 2 years
*Be able to buy boots that fit over my calves

A go-to here is frozen bananas puréed with whatever other flavored you want-- it's so creamy!

Honestly, I don't care if people know I'm having surgery. I know I'm in the minority here (or so it seems). I look at it as a necessary surgery. I wouldn't be ashamed to treat a broken arm, or wear glasses and I'm treating my weight the same way. People make snarky comments on my weight now, I have had some resistance and negativity about the surgery, so I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't.
After all these years I fail to see how my weight issues offend people, or why my choice to address the issues would offend them either.
I mean, I'm not wearing a T Shirt proclaiming my choice everywhere I go or anything, but I don't care if people know or not.

A go-to here is frozen bananas puréed with whatever other flavored you want-- it's so creamy!

I had to lose 15 lbs as kind of a right of passage into the program, and have been waiting since November to get a surgery date. I've got less than 10 weeks to go though! Woo!

Honestly, I don't care if people know I'm having surgery. I know I'm in the minority here (or so it seems). I look at it as a necessary surgery. I wouldn't be ashamed to treat a broken arm, or wear glasses and I'm treating my weight the same way. People make snarky comments on my weight now, I have had some resistance and negativity about the surgery, so I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't.
After all these years I fail to see how my weight issues offend people, or why my choice to address the issues would offend them either.
I mean, I'm not wearing a T Shirt proclaiming my choice everywhere I go or anything, but I don't care if people know or not.

So, I'm not gonna lie, I am quite disappointed. I had been waiting on a date since November... I got the call today. April 9th. That's an eternity away!

Honestly, I don't care if people know I'm having surgery. I know I'm in the minority here (or so it seems). I look at it as a necessary surgery. I wouldn't be ashamed to treat a broken arm, or wear glasses and I'm treating my weight the same way. People make snarky comments on my weight now, I have had some resistance and negativity about the surgery, so I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't.
After all these years I fail to see how my weight issues offend people, or why my choice to address the issues would offend them either.
I mean, I'm not wearing a T Shirt proclaiming my choice everywhere I go or anything, but I don't care if people know or not.

I love unjury, just make sure your soup is under 130 degrees or the Protein will actually cook (aka clump) and that's no fun at all!
I am on Slimfast until my surgery--my choice not the surgeons-- and my go-to snack is V-8 fusion light blended with ice and unflavored unjury.
I have a bunch of recommended meals- most of them are liquid- that my program gave me. Feel free to PM me if you would like some

Struggling with old habits is is human thing, not a lap band thing. We will all go through that.
Having said that, bypass patients typically do have more long term success than band patients!

My program gives us a card that explains our pouches only hold about 8 oz, and asks for permission for us to order off the kids menu or seniors menu. I use it even though I haven't had surgery yet, and every restaurant has let me order what I want

Mine was a 2 hour session with a tiny mean European lady. I felt like I was in trouble! Lol

I went shopping with my Mom yesterday, and mentioned to her how I have lost 25 lbs ( started 297, at 274 now) and it sucks that I am still the same size clothes. She made me pick up a 25 lb bag of dog food, and everything came into perspective. I think that gave me the extra morale boost I needed! Just thought I'd share

I went shopping with my Mom yesterday, and mentioned to her how I have lost 25 lbs ( started 297, at 274 now) and it sucks that I am still the same size clothes. She made me pick up a 25 lb bag of dog food, and everything came into perspective. I think that gave me the extra morale boost I needed! Just thought I'd share

Welcome! And congrats on the wedding! How exciting! The ppl here are so supportive and full of information. I would be a little more conservative on the estimate for surgery. I have no co-morbidities and have been super prompt and am 6 months in with no surgery date yet. I'm not meaning to be a Debbie Downer, just being honest about my experience with wait times. Keep us posted with your journey!

Bring Chapstick to the hospital! You can't eat or drink and your lips will get very dry. Also, be prepared to feel bloated when you leave the hospital. This is because of the gas from the surgery and the fact that you will be on an IV being pumped full of fluids. Best of Luck!!

Bring Chapstick to the hospital! You can't eat or drink and your lips will get very dry. Also, be prepared to feel bloated when you leave the hospital. This is because of the gas from the surgery and the fact that you will be on an IV being pumped full of fluids. Best of Luck!!

Bring Chapstick to the hospital! You can't eat or drink and your lips will get very dry. Also, be prepared to feel bloated when you leave the hospital. This is because of the gas from the surgery and the fact that you will be on an IV being pumped full of fluids. Best of Luck!!

I am looking forward to:
*Not being smushed in diner booths
*Being able to walk into any store and not have to worry if they carry my size
*Do Zumba again
*Get out of my knee brace for the first time in 2 years
*Be able to buy boots that fit over my calves

I am looking forward to:
*Not being smushed in diner booths
*Being able to walk into any store and not have to worry if they carry my size
*Do Zumba again
*Get out of my knee brace for the first time in 2 years
*Be able to buy boots that fit over my calves

Hey everyone! I'm new to this group, I haven't had surgery yet, and quite honestly I don't know when my surgery will be scheduled for. I am getting nervous. I feel like I have been at this for ages, but I know that's me just being impatient.
The program I am in is pretty intensive (don't get me wrong, that's a good thing-- I am getting so much info) but it is exhausting.
I have had to go to orientation, 2 appts with my coordinator, one with my surgeon, 2 appts with a dietician, 2 support groups, and EGD, board of surgeon approval, had to lose 5% of my weight, and do an online education course...and now I have to do my psych eval and pre-op education before I can even be considered for scheduling.
I'm really happy that everyone seems to be really supportive and accepting here, and look forward to networking with everyone!