Kookichu

It's getting better everyday! I had a full nights rest and found getting up out of bed less painful...might even venture out a little today. I will definitely look into MyFitnessPal as soon as I post this...been hearing and reading quite a bit about it. Any help is a step in the right direction. This girl is looking forward to some greek yogurt. Ha I am excited we are close in surgery dates too! Karen, my name is Carol.

I know that battle! You are so close. Blessings to you. If there is anything I can do or questions I can answer, feel free to reach out [certainly not an authority but I am too familiar with that pre-op diet]. Just know you got this!!

Thank you, mosaicforyou. It's not an easy decision. I've considered it for five years and as time goes, it is a long time but it goes so quickly. During those five years, I would get all determined to lose weight through diet and exercise, but instead gained 60lbs. It still sounds absurd. I appreciate your understanding. Where are you in your journey?

And Thank you!!

Following the journey of others has also given me hope over the years, and especially over the last six months. As for being brave...I actually see what you mean. But I figured we are all in the fight. Maybe most people would rather see the after/success story but I'm only beginning those chapters. It is what it is. Having gastric bypass was an act of desperation to feel better. It's not that I love that body I posted, but I don't hate it either. I hate that obesity made me lose joy and moments. Exhaustion led to inertia which led to...that picture. Keep in touch. Good luck to you as these past couple months will go quicker than you think [at least in hindsight]. I am cheering you on, lady!

July 16, 2013- 334lbs Wednesday, January 8th- 320lbs Monday, January 13th -310lbs [day of surgery] They did not weigh me during hospital stay or during discharge. Follow up appointment is January 22nd. [ATTACH]40412[/ATTACH]

Just wanted to update. Had surgery Monday afternoon, was feeling very well afterward except for the dry mouth in the recovery room. Surgery began around 1pm, was finished by 3pm, and I was in my room by 5:30pm. On Tuesday morning, they took the morphine pump away and by the afternoon I was falling asleep changing tv channels. By Tuesday evening I had developed a fever of 100.4 and was feeling rough. My nurses were phenomenal. Tuesday night, my fever broke, we rejoiced with a walk and a shower. The shower was great. Wednesday morning, I was ready to go home. Dr. Quinlin visited Tuesday and Wenesday morning along with his PA, Kristen. My drain was removed Wednesday morning as well [which was not painful, but strange feeling]. I have 6 small incisions as they.removed a small hernia near my.belly button. Incision sites are slightly bruised, my insides are sore but the pain is managable. My mom stayed the night last night which was probably unneccessary but to ease her mind, I did not protest. I'm on the other side. It's so strange to have seen this dream to fruition...and, looking back, it happened so fast. I started the process July 16th and it is 6 months to the day. As soon as I crop my head out of the picture, I will post one. No pre-op pictures were taken but we did pics yesterday when I arrived home from the hospital [not proud of what is captured, but eager to watch the transformation] Thank you for the support. Good luck to everyone. And if you are reading this with questions, don't hesitate to ask like I did for so long. Jump in!

KCamp, I am ao glad. Seriously, just hold on...this is just part of the passing through. I am amazed at how great and relieved I feel so quickly. That's not to say there are not rough days ahead of me [still a lot of wonder and unknown] but I am sitting in my hospital bed SO PROUD AND RELIEVED that I saw this journey completely through. You got this!! xo

GOOD morning!! Thank you because the multitude of prayers and well wishes have surely helped me be as well as I am just 16 hours post surgery... [ATTACH]40297[/ATTACH] so relieved; relieved it's done and that I feel so great...hope it's not the morphine talking.

Cassandra, I had very little sleep the night before as well. It was the kind of anxiousness where I just didnt know what to do...so I read the forums here. It helped tremendously. Dig into some old threads. Take several deep breaths. No joke. It does help. Best wishes to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessie, I had surgery yesterday. The pre-op liquid diet was pure hell for me actually. On Sunday, my Mom and I stopped at the grocery store [for her] and she bought everything to make steak hoagies. I thought about cancelling...that is how badly I wanted to eat and a testament to how hungry I was feeling. The anxious had set in by then too. BUT here I am 16 hours post surgery and let me tell you, everything is f-i-n-e...no hunger, very little discomfort, and relief. RELIEF is an amazing emotion. Hang in there. Keep going. Allow yourself the struggle, acknowledge that you have nearly fulfilled the two week liquid commitment, then remember how far you've gone to get to today.

Oh you sweet angel, thank you. The anxiety has set in and while I know it's normal to have jitters, I dont want them. Haha. Just hearing from folks who are through it and doing fantastic is such a comfort right now. Congratulations! I've planned for 6weeks off, but figured if I am doing fine that perhaps I could return in 4weeks. From the sound of it you are quite strong and determined! Thank you for reaching out...as I'm not sure sleep is going to come tonight. If I could hug you for real I would!

Thank you for the support, DL. The ironic thing is I fell down three steps today while loading the dog kennel on the back of my dad's truck. Luckily, I am only bruised and scraped. It was crazy, actually! I AM gonna love the new me!

Thank you, cookier224! Less than 24hours. Phew!

Dorian, thank you! I still dont think of myself this overweight until I see a picture or until I try to enjoy shopping, or until my knees remind me that what I think is not what is. Your weight loss is awesome! Congratulations! And so glad to hear your back surgery was able.to happen and you are doing well. I hope that the damage done to my knees is not severe enough for surgery. They asked me my goal weight a few times and I said 200lbs. so you are around my goal weight. I know that my medically preferred weight is around 150lbs...but I don't even desire to be that thin. It could happen, though. Time will certainly tell. Thanks again.

I will be praying and cheering for you on Monday! My surgery is @ 10:00am. Congratulations on the 15 pounds and the two week struggle. Bravo! Let's do this!

Thank you so much. Prayers, support, and positive vibes have helped and I will need all those I can get. I hope you get your date soon too! Whatever it takes, baby girl! I will keep you updated...will have pictures eventually as I am just learning how to navigate this through the bariatricpal app on my phone. Blessings to you.

Hi everyone. My surgery is Monday the 13th. I've been reading and reading your posts and, finally, am peeling my self from wall. My pre-op liquid diet was only a week [and it has been difficult], so I sympathize with those doing 2 weeks...but it IS already worth it. My anxiety is minimal right now. I am ready; ready to live with less pain and exhaustion and with more gusto! Best of luck to everyone on this journey. Be excellent,not perfect! xo