Shell88

yes i just went today my surgerys tuesday my blood work is done im good to go i lost 7 lbs soooooo ill update after my surgery

@@Hnolan37 I'm so sorry I haven't been on in over 2 weeks! But I'm guessing you have already been in and out of your pre-op appointment. In general he makes sure you've lost the weight he is looking for you to lose pre-surgery, as well as any additional to show you are really trying. No nicotine test, but he will send you for your pre-op bloodwork to finish up within the month before surgery. I received my new date last month, so I am looking at a March 12th surgery, liquid diet starting next Thursday, the day after my final appt with him. He wanted me to lost 8 lbs this time around before seeing him next week, so I am really hoping I have hit that - having surgery postponed once is brutal enough! Hope it went well!

Yeay! That's so exciting! I'm March 3rd and I'm doing everything pre-op as you!! I'm excited as well! I'm so nervous too. I just want it all to go well as planned. Where are you having if done at?

I bought a fun espresso mug that's about an ounce, the amount of liquid the doctor's allow us to start drinking (over the course of an hour). I've also got some tiny silver spoons that I'm going to shine closer to for when I start eating again, I'm so very excited to crack them out and give them a go! I'm also planning on using fun dishes like tea cups and sugar bowls to add some fun to the process.

Hello! March 5th is my date, bright and early in the morning.
This Thursday I start my pre op diet to help shrink liver. Pretty standard for WLS.
Of course I am nervous, but I have found that if I "embrace" what I am doing.... and do what I can to research and prepare myself, it lessons my fear and helps me feel empowered. I know that I don't have a choice to not have the surgery if I want to live an extended life . One with out health problems.
Feeling good about your surgeon and the hospital makes a big difference . I am fortunate to have an excellent surgeon and at a "center off excellence" hospital
I am having my house cleaned the day before I go in, fresh sheets on the bed for when I come home. I am stocking up on my waters, Soups that will be mixed with Protein , and sugar free pop cyles.. that's for the first two weeks.
I am also looking for ways to "pamper" myself through the hospital "experience" . I feel like I might as well make the best if it!
I bought a new night gown and bathrobe to take to the hospital. I'm bringing my own pillow and a fuzzy throw for the bed. And of course my own toiletries , cell phone and charger. I"m bringing a sound machine that has nature sounds. I like the white noise to lull myself to sleep. If you have someone to rub your feet or back, lotion would be helpful too.
I am very blessed to have an awesome and supportive husband
Your doing something positive and wonderful for yourself by having this surgery, your taking care of yourself!!
I'd love to hear about any other tips and suggestions that any one of you would have

Oh no....... I'm 27f with an almost 2 yr old daughter and going for surgery in a few weeks.... my girls are 46F after her. I'm expecting boobs to knees lol

Don't feel bad girl I'm 25 with 2 kids and I'm a DD now smh I'm more or less worried about the loose skin Lolz

Oh no....... I'm 27f with an almost 2 yr old daughter and going for surgery in a few weeks.... my girls are 46F after her. I'm expecting boobs to knees lol

Thank you so much @@joatsaint ! I see you started around where I did, and I hope I have the same success it seems you have!! I appreciate the motivation!

Congratulations! I would chalk that up as a PRE-OP NSV!!!
No matter what happened yesterday, no matter what mistakes you feel you made, no matter what setbacks may have been dealt to you, no matter what obstacles you struggled with, today is a new day to start fresh, to return to your journey, to do what matters, to change what needs changing, to improve upon old habits, and to get better - as you are committed to doing every day.
Stay strong and keep on pushing on...and never give up on what is important to you, even if yesterday it got further away from you. Pull it back towards you today. Stake your claim. Change your ways. Do what is right for YOU!

I was here a few months ago, but had a bit of a setback. But it wouldn't be the first time.
I had a setback in August of 2012 when I was first contemplating WLS. I found out I was pregnant. So I pushed it off until I had the ability to try again. I completed all of my testing and had my surgery date the 2nd time around - Dec 11th. And then I dislocated my knee a month before surgery. So here I am, post physical therapy, only a few retests to go, and about 8 lbs to lose before I see my doctor again on Feb 25th. I didn't gain any weight during my recovery time, but I didn't lose any more either.
It's time to get motivated again. It's time to get the show on the road.

This is going to sound stupid but im excited to be able to,buy "sexy " underwear and feel good about wearing tgem

So, is there anything you have ever wanted to buy but thought you were too fat to wear? Or that you were afraid to wear (maybe you were always one of those "If I wear all black no one will notice me" girls?) Post a picture of yourself in something you thought you could never wear, or an item you want to buy when you hit a goal. I'm about 18 lbs from being below 200 lbs. So I've decided that when I get below 200 lbs I am going to treat myself to this Kensie dress from Macy's.

Don't have a picture, but in my clost is a size 12 pair of white jeans. I think I may be just 10-15 more pounds down, and they will fit like the proverbial glove.

A bikini! Not too bad for 49 yrs old!

I know for myself, surgery will:::
1. Create less back pain and make it easier to bend and lift my daughter.
2. Take so much pressure off of my knees and help me prevent any further dislocations
3. Allow me to stand at work for the 8hrs a day without my feet hurting so much under the heaviness.
4. Let me walk up a flight or 2 of stairs and not be out of breath at the end.
5. Take away my issues breathing and sleep apnea.
6. Make it easier to run after an almost 2 year old
7. Cause less problems trying to give my daughter a bath and getting myself up and down from kneeling next to the bath tub
8. Give me the chance to go on theme park rides with my baby and not worry about not fitting on the ride and being asked to get off.
9. Bring back my confidence in wearing a bathing suit when my daughter wants to go in the sprinklers or pool and not make me feel super self conscience.
10. Force me to NOT identify with my weight. I will not always be heavy, big, fat..... I am me, and the weight doesn't own me. I am not my weight and the weight will go away!

Only to find out X was leading them on all along - she was too confident and independent for either of these boys!

Only to find out X was leading them on all along - she was too confident and independent for either of these boys!

We asked my surgeon at the info session - he said whenever you want! He doesn't want to be the one to stop you from intimacy LOL

@@jenmc2404 Congrats on the date! I'll be right behind you on the 11th :-)

@@Shell88 he seems ok right now however the office is kinda unorganized and are usually running behind schedule. Newme is the new me that I cant wait to meet! Its been a struggle with my weight for yrs. How's ur experience with Dr. Paragi so far? Do u have a date?

Hi there @@Shell88 and @Jennifer02188! Dr. Paragi is my surgeon also, dont have a date yet tho Im hoping for Jan tho. So glad I found some folks on here with the same surgeon

HELLO!!!
Is there anyone going for the sleeve or has gotten the sleeve up here in North NJ? I'm looking at January, and I started my journey about 4 weeks ago with Dr. Paragi.

Essex County HERE!! Dec 11th date

Good luck!!!! This is so exciting! Long awaited, but well worth the journey!