*Misty*Raine*

Just curious what the surgeon decided to do? Were you taken off the meds? Let us know how that turned out. I am also a diabetic that is preparing for my surgery and worried about the same thing happening to me! I wear an insulin pump now and already have times where if I don't eat enough or drink enough, I get shaky. An ur right the issues with that situation are absolutely no fun!

How are u doing? Has ur weight loss continued? I seen ur post and just wanted to check on u and see how you are doing and where you are with it. Take care! Misty!

I gave my daughter all my pre-fluff clothes. She foun out I was having WLS, and all she said was "great I'm gonna lose my wardrobe!" Bwahahaha! On a serious note.... You look fabulous!! Way to go!! Hope I look as good as u!!

As a pre-op patient, this is very helpful info to know! I have been reading & lurking for a while now... And I have seen many people talking about hair issues. I am starting to think that this is more common than people or drs realize!! Just a lil of what I have observed on the numerous boards I read.

Yeah no kidding! Lol

Wild grits, I totally just love ur signature! That's very creative and shows all ur progress. I love that! very cool.

Ty so much for understanding! It's so nice to have someone to talk to that's been there an done that. So many people just don't understand the impatience in my every day life. It can be frustrating. But then I log on here and find all the support I need and even meet great people! So nice!

I decided 6 yrs ago that I was going to to take a yr off work and school hen Bella got really sick. She was on a ventilator for 5 mos on and off. He had to have 7 surgeries to repair her throat. Ok that being said, he quit his job and said that if I wasn't going to be working... Then he needed to take some time off. Thinking he would at least be at the house with the other kids so I could be at the hospital with Bella, I said ok fine. He's never had a job since then!! Yes he cooks, but doesn't clean. My 19 ur old daughter just moved home and keeps the house spotless and goes to school full time. Makes me feel bad. But what do I do? I'm one person! I'm in school , and working full time! I feel like I'm goin to explode. And as for falling out of love with him, pretty sure that's the case! Now it's getting to the point that I can't stand to see him even walk into the room! Seriously?!? Anyway sorry for the long response!

Lmao @ blame the drugs! That's hysterical!!!

Sounds like they recovery team u had was on top of everything! That's awesome!! I only pray my surgery goes half that smooth!!

You make some very good points! I love reading ur posts! They are always so insightful!!! Thanks for sharing!!

I know ur glad to be one step closer to surgery! Good luck in the journey!! Can't wait to read and see how you are doing!

You are a total hoot. I love to read ur posts! I'm glad u mentioned this tho. I don't know how I am going to do losing my comfort!! (And best friend) lol

I would love for someone to explain to me how to do a food log. I know the purpose, but I have no idea how to do it. I haven't met with the Nut yet, so this is still a learning process for me.

I have been gaining a couple lbs here and there and like so many... Trying to get in whatever I can before we have the surgeries.... Then there are times where I don't even want to eat. I have become obsessed with the food and calorie counting too! It's crazy. If I had done this all along, I wouldn't be in this boat to begin with! Lol

Ty for the kind words! I always put the babes first! they are my rock and my world. I am just trying to decide ow to go about this and what I need to do is pretty obvious. I just want it to be peaceful. Ya know!?

And again!! Grrr!

It did it to me again!!! I hit the report button. My question is does anyone really see when we hit that button or is it just there to appease us?

Until I can get in to see someone, i do appreciate the support and compassion we give each other on this board. You guys are great and I thank you for that!

The whole reason for my WLS is that I have copd, an many medical problems that are slowly killing me. I have I have the surgery not to make myself look good but rather to save my life. I have explained that most of my medical problems could be demolished if I have this surgery. I have had to be hospitalized 4 times in the last 3 mos due to copd exacerbations. The dr told my husband that I'd be so much better off if I lost 120lbs. At first he was all about it... Now he's making the rude obnoxious comments! I get he's scared. I get he thinks I'm gonna leave him once I'm smaller. But that's not the case. I have been unhappy in our marriage for years. Even tho I made the appts, he wouldn't go to counseling cause he thinks that it's gonna be a bashing session. I explained it doesn't work like that!! I just don't know how to save this marriage anymore. It's mentally draining!

I have 2 one large one that is a heart with a rebel flag on it, with a vine and flowers wrapping around it. Each flower has one of my kids names under it. My dad shot that one. And I have a tribal with a blue butterfly in it!! Yep they're addictive! I'm waiting to have 2 more shot by my dad!

Jen, Great advice! I am so excited and can't wait to have my life begin!

I totally lost my drink! I just spit it all over my iPhone!!! That's hysterical! I have always said that if we had all kept our 2nd grade mentality, pus have cooties, then we would be flying solo with no nasty lil creatures pulling on our shirt tales calling us mom! Lmao

Ok my turn... Lol. *warning very long!* My husband says he will support my decision to have WLS. However, every time he goes to a store, gas station, or any place he brings me back chocolate, ice cream, or chips. Now what sense does it make to be waiting for WLS, eating that stuff? I asked him If he realized that I had stopped eating junk and am trying to cut what I eat in half? He said no. I personally think because we already have a rocky marriage (that honestly I want out of)...he is trying to sabotage my efforts. He has made the comments many times that I'm going to lose all this weight and since I'm already in school.... I'm going to get a good job, be thin, and no see anything in him anymore. Like I told him... It has nothing to do with losing weight and bettering myself that makes me not wanna be with him... It's the stupid shit he says that just make me wanna choke him! He makes comments to the kids when they're eating (and they can eat!) like did u really eat all that? And now u want more? I'm scared this is going to cause them to develop an eating disorder! It contributed to my problem with food when I was a child And my after would say things like putting on a bit of weight huh? Or keep eating like that and ur gonna be an ugly fat girl that no one wants to be around. Now that I have weight issues, I keep hearin his words on my head. I know it's not real... But that stuff leaves lasting impressions! And I'm not ok with it. When the hubs starts it with the kids, I flip shit and look batshit crazy! I won't have my kids have mental issues with food if I can prevent it! As for my marriage, I haven't been happy in it for a long time... Like 2 years. I am ready to just sign the papers and be done with it. The only thing stopping me is he IS my kids dad, and I know he has no where to go. So how do I justify that!? I am so over it. It's to the point that I literally can't stand the sight of him anymore. And it's so or about the WLS... It's about me not being happy anymore and wanting out of this marriage that has No trust, no respect, and me supporting the whole family!!! He won't even get a job! Sorry this want was so long..... But now u know why I lurk so much on the boards! It's a distraction from my real life aggravation! Oh and I failed to mention I am also the proud mommy of 6 kids... 2 of which are differently abled. Bella has cerebral palsy and Harley has mosaic Down syndrome. (A very rare form of downs) ... I wouldn't change my babies for the world... I'm just stressed beyond belief!! Thanks for listening.... Sorry so long!

Newat, I totally agree with u! You said it best. There's no such thing as the "easy way out". If there was...I'd have taken it a long time ago! Jus sayin! And as for anyone that is ignorant enough to make that statement... I think I would rebut that with "easy way out? Do you have any idea how much work is involved?" And show them how stupid they look making that statement!!