Wallflower7522

I'm curious to know the reason for not having decaf. My nurtrionist said decaf was fine. She actually said the reason for not having caffine is because it can be dehydrating but studies show it's not if you're a regular caffine user. I know there are some other concerns about caffeine making it harder to absorb calcium though.

Congrats! I just got my approval. My surgery is the 4th. I could have done feb 18th but I would have had to start my liquid diet the same day and I wasn't ready.

I got my surgery day for early march today! One of my biggest concerns right now is my hair so I'm looking for any tips. I have super long, super thick hair. It's a little over midway down my back. I have to keep it brushed almost constantly or it gets really ratty. I'm not so much concerned with how it looks, but I'm worried about keeping it tangle free while I'm in the hospital and at home recovering. I can always pull it back but it still tends to fall down and get tiny knots. I'm also terrible at braiding so that's not much of an option unless I can find someone to do it for me. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated.

Just got scheduled today for March 4th. I have slowly been incorporating foods into my diet that I'll be able to have before and after. I've been eating more yogurt and trying different broths. I'm going Protein shopping this weekend. I'll start my liquid diet in three weeks. I gave up using straws for the most part a few months ago and I'm working on not having any carbonated drinks. I need to cut back on caffeine but that's going to be really really hard. And the most exciting thing I've done so far is clothes shopping. I'm a 22/24 right now and I bought some smaller jeans. I just kind of look at them in the mornings and think how I can't wait till even those are too big for me.

I should be getting a surgery date this week and I've only told a few people. My husband, brother, and a handful of friends are the only ones that know. I'm usually pretty open about stuff but I'm also very introverted when it comes to the heavy stuff and I can not bring myself to tell my family. I think they'll mostly be supportive but I also know they'll be overbearing. My parents haven't always been great and now it's like they try too hard. Our relationship is complicated to say the least. They'll want to "be there for me" but they'll only want to do what makes them feel better about it, and not do what i really need. I've had two minor surgeries this year and they stressed me out both times by trying to out "good parent" each other. My mom is a nurse so I'm hoping she'll at least be helpful but I just really don't want my dad around. He's not going to take this "rejection" well. I also just really don't want people visiting me in the hospital or at home. I'm going to look and feel like crap and be stuck in a hospital gown that leaves me super exposed. And my house is going to be a wreck because I won't be able to clean it. Unless my husband insist I tell his close family I'm going to tell my parents a few days before and ask that they respect my choice and my wishes. I have plenty of support from friends who've had the surgery so I think I'll be fine. I'll tell everyone else after when/if the time comes. I'm sure I'll get put on the "why didn't you tell me" guilt trip more times than I can count but I guess I have to do what's right for me.

I can't bring myself to tell my family I'm doing this. I've been in the process for 8 months and I can't do it. I finally told my brother and that was a relief but I'm stuck with my parents. I think they'll be supportive, but they can also be overbearing to the point it seriously stresses me out. My relationship has never been great with either of them but now it's like they are trying to make up for it, not by doing what I need, but by doing what makes them feel better. Does that makes sense? I recently had a extremely minor surgical procedure and my dad absolutely would not listen to what I needed. Even though I had my husband to drive me, my mom and dad both insisted on coming. He insisted on coming to my house, sitting for hours, and watching tv. When all I needed was to be driven home and dropped off so I could sleep. I could even see him trying to take my car while I'm recovering because "I won't be driving it." My mom likes to be the center of attention. She'll storm in, make a show of "helping" and disappear again. But she is a nurse so she could at least be helpful. She'll also call everyone she knows and tell them I'm having surgery the second she finds out. He'll, she'll probably call my husband and tell him. (He knows, obviously) I don't care if people know Im having surgery, but I'm very private and really really just want to be left alone while Im recovering. I could probably get through the hospital without telling them, but they'll guilt trip the hell out of me and I fall it every single time. My husband is very supportive, and I have a few good friends and coworkers who have had the surgery, so I of have support. I'm just at a loss as to how to even start the conversation with them. My surgery will probably be sometime in February. Sorry this is kind of a rant, I know there isn't much I can do other than grin and bear it but it anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it.

I started in May and my final appointment is on the 8th. Hoping to have surgery in February. I could have done it a little faster, but I took my time in a few things. Good luck!