tlynn4love

Today I see the Bari nurse and the social worker! This is getting real! I'm nervous, but SO ready.

I took no offense at all! Envious in some ways but certainly not offended!! No worries!

20grams of Protein
LESS than 10 grams of fat
LESS than 10 grams of carbs
This is the rule for each meal. That's what I was told at the class I did yesterday.

I hiked 2.2 miles in the Croatan National Forest this afternoon. It feels great to get in the woods and just explore. Can't wait until post op. I'll be able to hike for days.

I am so happy for you. Good luck. Can't wait for my turn.

I'm 5'10 and I weigh 285 right now no surgery yet. I'm now doing my six month supervised diet. Well actually it starts 1-2-12

Hi, I am just curious how many of you are over 5'9". I don't see many over this height. I am just under 5'11", female, so I am tall. Anyone else tall? What are your stats? I am just curious to find others with a similar height as me and how your journey is going?

Same here! I haven't thrown up once, can eat most any soft food, and find it easy for Protein and Water. I'm 32 and had no health issues. RNY on 10/23/12--8 weeks and 39 lbs and feeling great! So blessed to have had the opportunity to change my life!

I've been reading a lot of posts about the complications, post-op pain, dumping and how horrible people have been feeling. I've been wanting to post about my positive experience but almost feel guilty doing so on this site. I'm not a complainer but honestly, I've had no complaints. Sorry this is long but here goes:
I'm 34. I wasn't on any medication pre-op and other than being overweight and a strong family history of various illnesses, I was kind of in good health. My wellness team at the Khalili Center was amazing and supportive from the beginning. Fortunately, I only had to do 2 days Clear liquids pre-op. Skip to post-op. I was released the next day, had no complications and felt no pain. Hello? No pain. The med was good (Lortab) and I stayed on top of the timing. Only took that for the the first two days. Gas? Not painful, just uncomfortable and the walking and moving around helped. Now at 3.5 weeks post-op and 20 pounds down I feel amazing. There were days that I felt so tired but now have so much energy. Just yesterday I felt a little depressed but I think that had more to do with not wanting to be at work this time of year. I almost feel like I was trained to go through this like a heavyweight champ. I know what I might experience in the coming months emotionally, physically, what to watch for, etc. and I stick to my plan to a 'T'. I have nothing negative to say about my experience thus far.
I'm shortening this quite a bit because I'm beginning to feel a little self-centered and that's not the point. I really just want to show that it's not all bad, or all about pain, or whatever else others' experiences have been. Especially to those that haven't gone in yet. People do experience legitimate complications and have legitimate post-op concerns but not everyone. Educate yourself. Talk to your doctors and NUTs. Know that you will feel tired or down one day. When it happens, don't panic. Let it happen, grab a tissue for your tears, understand why, and know that it will pass. Maybe you won't walk as much that day. Know that you might dump. Breathe, experience it, and take notes. That, too, shall pass. Know that you will stall occasionally. Move on. Take your supplements. Get your Protein in. Follow the diet and allow your organs to heal. Don't rush through the food stages and MOVE! The beginning is what sets the tone for the rest of this journey and the rest of our new healthy lives. Give yourself a fighting chance and do it right.
I have so much more I could write but this is already, like, a lot. If you have questions or comments about my positive experience, please feel free to ask. I had to get this off my chest.
Thanks for "listening".
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You are better off asking your dietician. I was told three meals a day. No Snacks.

There is a condition called "Body dysmorphic disorder." They may be concerned with a late onset eating disorder developing.
Also, a common personality disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, is almost exclusively diagnosed in women (about 85% of the time it is diagnosed) and many of the traits of this disorder are similar to those of eating disorders.

Hi Melonie,
Why does your husband let another woman grab on him? The other lady antics sound very immature how old is she? I understand how you want to feel equal / same playing ground as the other skinny girl, but you have to protect your marriage.

Omg I'm in the same boat. I am waiting to get s call back for approval. I have bcbs my husband just told me he's against this and the only other person who knows is my best friend. I feel nervous too

Insurance approved and will cover all cost only thing I been is a 6 month medically supervised diet. Sweet but sour at the same time. I was hoping I wouldn't have a long wait but. Its worth it. I'm not good at waiting. Hopefully time flies