JadedMage

I am pre-op also, my surgery date is 7/16 as of right now.

so is this a defunct group or do my feet stink that's why no one is talking?

You see thats where the problem starts at "one bite" that "one bite" got us where we are now. and it is possible to stretch your stomach after the operation. My point is why would you want to do that to yourself, foods that you know you love and would be gutonous over in the past, to take one bite is like torture!

I love you Brother! I had the same problem with my health benefits until this year, my company finally got an insurance co that does pay for the operation. Of course i have to jump though 50 hoops, ah but it is worth it.

Really? You are Unhappy because you cant eat "like a normal" person, Really??? Why did you bother having the operation?

ok i hate to be the killjoy, but after i go through this surgery, there is NO WAY i am going back to what I was eating before surgery. Lets Face it, we the overweight or obese are just like junkies or alcoholics. Part of recovery is not going back to those things that got you there in the first place for a very very long time or even at all! From every thing i have read, you are supposed to eat Protein first, then veggies and fruits, then if there is room carbs. I get it that you will most likely have cravings but fight them! don't give in! If you are not going to do what you know you are supposed to do, why did you have the surgery in the 1st place? I am still a few weeks out and I have already started preparing myself for what is to come. Ive gotten rid of all the crap in my house, started drinking Protein shakes twice a day. I made this decision and became informed. And although I may miss some foods, I will not cave into them, not this time!!!

just keep thinking about the new life you started and the reasons you started it.

wow that is just sooo great to hear! congrats!

I read your first post, I was taken back by something you said. People have debated the choice you made? wow Really? So have to let on to your new co-workers yet?

I haven't had the surgery yet, my date isn't until next month but i have already started to try to make some changes. Its really easy to roll back to your normal routine, i know i have dont it at least a million times. But I would have to say the most important thing you can do now, is track your intake, dont stop tracking. For me, tracking keeps me grounded.

I cant breathe anymore. I cant garden, I cant be outside when its hot because I cant breathe. My back constantly hurts, now my knees are starting to give. I have uncontrolled diabetes and take over 200, yes, 200 units of insulin a day. I'm 47 and I feel like I am 147 some days. I cant even play with my puppy because he wears me out. I just want to be able to bend over and plant some flowers or pull some weeds or take a walk with my pup or even not feel self conscience when I put shorts or a bathing suite on. My final straw just broke....