*Misty*Raine*

So today I went to see my surgeon. I've known him since 2010! He knew me right away. He walks in and says "Hey Miss prego with the bad gall bladder!" And I was 8 mos preg with my baby when he did my gall bladder. Comforting for ur dr to remember u after not seeing him in 3 yrs and he hadn't seen my chart.... It was in the room with me! So we talked. He agrees that I can have RNY in sept! Yay!!! I have a month. Not exactly a date but I will settle for a month. He tells me that I have to have open RNY cause I have 5 other surgery scars on my tummy. So ok, I'm good with this! After checkin my belly out, he tells me that I have not one but 2 hernias that he needs to repair while he has me open and asleep. So I that's gonna add a lil more to my surgery than I wanted but whatever. I surprised him when I had all the info I have learned from this site. It was a great feeling going in so prepared. He then gave me a folder of 55 pages and told me to read over it and write down any questions I have and call his nurse and she will be happy to answer anything we wanna know! Impressive to me!!! So after my informative appt, I went and met my bariatric coordinator, she was super sweet. She set up all my classes and the psych eval, dietician, and my excercise coach appts. I take 3 classes in feb and 1 in March. And I was told that January counts as month one of the process! Great news!!! Over all it was a fantastic appt, and my dr says it will be a great journey and he feels I will do super! Woot woot!!! I'm feeling totally stoked!

New update being posted today! so glad to hear ur ready!!

I've heard good things about the fit bit! I am actually thinking of switching to it. I just can't adapt to having a thing around my arm constantly. I'm always adjusting this thing and always moving it causes a lil it to get a lil sore. I just figured I'd see if anyone else had this issue? I'm def going to either have to get something else or figure out a way to keep from it rubbing my arm raw! Lol

Ty I'm trying to learn to do just that. Mine seems to be brought on more so by copd exacerbation than anything. But I'm still laying low and if I feel run down, i do lay in bed and try to get extra vitamins and minerals in me. But it's hard being a single parent. However, I'm learning to get my parents help when I need it.

Just a short note to let everyone know, I'm back in the hospital with another copd exacerbation! I have a head and chest cold, and now that's all flared up. I am not moving air in and outta my lungs. Keep me in ur prayers!

Congrats to ya!!! Happy ur on ur way!

I'm doing well and have been home for a few days now. Been laying low, trying to recover from a pneumonia again. Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers .... They worked!

Hi, I'm misty and I'm a food addict! Lol I'm on my 9 month journey and I'm only 2 months in. Hope to get to know ya better!

I live in Lancaster Ohio!! Welcome aboard!

I took sometime and got myself back on track. I had all but given up on anything when I got sick this time. But now my head is back on track! My spirits are high and I'm doing really well. Ty for taking the time to check on me. Congrats on being half way to goal! So glad u are doing so well. It's very insipirational to hear someone doing so well. Stay in touch! Hey by the way... We are both bicentennial babies!

Thanks everyone for the support! Finally got home in the middle of a snow storm that dumped 14 -16 in of snow. But thank god to be home! Now to deal with the crap I came home to!!!! I'm so glad I'm making changes in my life and doing what I need to do for the kids and myself.

Still pre-op here, but ha a fantastic cob salad! I think this will be a new favorite in my house! Even the 3,5,7, and 10 yr old ate it with no complaints! Score one for creativity!!

This is what I'm using! Still pre-op but my dr said this was perfect for after surgery. It's 60 grams of Protein, low sugar, very low carbs, and it comes in chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla. It's $15.86 a 2lbs tub on amazon.com or $18 at walmart. Cheap and a ton of protein in one shake!?! Does it get much better than that!?! Lol

Glad to hear u did well with it!!! I've been worried about u! How are u doing Alex!?

I tried to get released today, but that just wasn't happening! Still waiting to hear from my dr. Ugh! Can't wait to see my kiddos. It's hard being the momma and not being able to see the lil ones. But at least there's a light at the end of my tunnel.

Such a great post! Loved reading it. Needed to see this! I'm sure this will help many more seeing it!

Yes he was! And the best part is she continued to thrive! THAT showed determination on her part. Still think he needs his a$$ kicked!

Miralax is a god send!! It may take a couple days to get fully started, but once it kicks in if u use it daily, it will be the best thing ever for u!

Please take the advice of this man as well as the rest of the people on this board. Gmanbat is a great resource! He has answered many of my questions all with tons of knowledge! Ur in great hands.

And there's no doubt that u will do that successfully! Congrats on ur decision to continue with it and making a better you!

The husband is part of the problem! He was the one contributing to her obesity. If he was the supportive "man" he should been he would not have helped her cheat. He would have supported the drs orders. The reason this frustrates me so, is if this is life and jeopardy as it is for so many of us, and clearly hers, you would think a supportive mate would have tried to save her life! Not keep assisting her in her own death! Ugh frustrating!

I finally caught her story last night on Tlc! I was shocked at her excuses. Like u... I've never been to her weight, but have used excuses and now see how awful they looked and really are! Ugh can't believe I did that to myself! My Hw is 220 and can't imagine allowing myself to get to 600. But I guess if u don't get a handle on addiction, this is very possible. Like u said, She has proven this is not a miracle fix, it's a lifestyle change. Fried freakin wantons will certainly not help! Lmao... We all have to want it and be in the right frame of mind for sure!