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I'm 5ft4 and 210 and fluctuate 5lbs up and down. My bmi was at 40. Borderline. I feel horrible every day. Headaches back pain feet hurt swelling and socks become tight. Miserable. I want to cry. I pop excedrin like candy. The caffeine keeps me going while killing the pain so i can function for the day. Yeah why not wait till I reach 300lbs and really be messed up. I have successfully lost weight in the past and felt amazing. But now no matter what I do it won't come off past 15lbs or so and I get frustrated and give up. Add going through pre menopause and gallstones and gallbladder disease and a hiatal hernia to the list and you've got my life every day. I just want to cry. I wish surgery was tomorrow. Damn insurance. I feel so ready. I need this so bad. I want to feel like normal again. July is so far off. Having my gallbladder removed in April so maybe that'll help. I hope so. I feel so bad when I see overweight people because I know what struggles we go through to just get through a day. Good luck and great success and good health to all of us.

Good one lol

Everyone stares at me when I come in for my appointments. One girl actually said why are you here? Omg how rude. OK so I'm not as big as most of the people here but I want to be at a healthy bmi and I need help too . I am over 200lbs but most people would never guess it. My weight distributes evenly throughout my body so I hide it well with the right clothes. But I do qualify for the surgery and I do need it. Stop starring at me! Lol.

I love water. That ones easy. What will be hard is to not be able to chug it!

We quit smoking too . My husband and I. I am on my feet running a store 8-9 hours a day without much of a break usually. I just pulled a 21 pallet load off our grocery truck and tomorrow I am going to the gym. I try to stay active. Tomorrow is a Dr follow up appointment too. Should be fun. Seems like every time I go now they find a reason to cut me open. Maybe they'll have my sleep study results from last weekend? Oh well. Good night you guys. Thank you for your support

I am from Las Vegas Nevada luckyknickers57

I haven't met with the nutritionist yet. I am pretty much at 40 Bmi so if I lose too much I won't meet the required bmi for the surgery.

I am having the sleeve surgery in July and gallbladder out in April. I know at least 4 people who have had the surgery at my work. I work for Smiths grocery store. They all say eat what I want because soon I won't be able to. I've decided that I want to make commitments each week. Baby steps leading up to surgery. For instance week one was this week. I gave up coffee. Next week is white breads. Chewing bites better and spacing them out one min apart. Not drinking with my meals. Etc. Just before my surgery I'd like to try drinking protein drinks for meals and broth the day or two before. I've had all the foods I love and that's how I got in to this weight problem. I hope by doing this it prepares me a bit better for when I have no choice. Gym once or twice a week is another commitment . Anyone else out there have any suggestions?

Omg how exciting

Exactly. We have to get into some kind of regular regiment. Discipline ourselves so it's not such a huge shock. A little commitment maybe each week. Like this week I gave up coffee. Next week no bread or rice. That's a big one! At least for me.

OK so I have some time before my surgery in July. I have a few obstacles to overcome yet, like blood work, nutritionist consult and monthly follow ups and results from sleep study etc. My biggest concern is getting into a rhythm of healthy eating and mind set. I feel so out of control right now. I want to practice eating properly and working out. Things keep getting in the way. Today I woke up with the worst back ache I could barely walk. Lower back. Could it have to do with the gallbladder disease? They're taking it out on July 11 th. Hopefully that goes away. This is the second time I've experienced excruciating pain in my back. I have an appointment on Thursday with the doctor so I will ask him too, but I was just wondering if anyone out there has experienced this as well. Any advice on what I can do for now to feel better prepared for after sleeve surgery? I drink tons of water and no soda so that's a start I guess. What should I do now to get ready?

So excited for you. You will do great!

Yay! How exciting. Good luck to you and be excited not nervous! I'm one day closer but not till July! You're going to do great

Las Vegas area. I have 6 months diet and all kinds of requirements Yay

Independence Day awesome! How does everyone know their surgery date so far in advance? I can't even have my blood work done until two months before surgery.

Omg everyone says it goes by fast but I am still waiting. I know it's necessary for so many reasons and required by insurance but I am going crazy wishing it was my turn already. Looking at July not June now. I know the day will eventually be here and I will be on here posting a new thread that I will be going in for surgery and months later posting before and after photos. I know that one year later I will be celebrating my one year surgiversary right here with all of you. I know that I will be going through my clothes and throwing out these size 16 and xxlg shirts. The most comforting thing I know is that you all will be here to help me get through this journey successfully! I have friends here who will advise me and guide me with their first hand experience and knowledge. Thank you ahead of time. You all are the bravest greatest most admirable people in the world. You are all truly beautiful people. Thank you

Might not be til July for me because of gallbladder surgery

Stephanierr. Thank you for your reply. I too look forward to hearing of your success. Please stay in touch and send me pictures!

I saw my Dr in January the first time. Thursday is another follow up appointment. I've done the psychiatric evaluation. Upper gi . The seminar explaining all of my options. The stress test. An ultrasound. And the sleep study. All I have left if blood work and the nutritionist consult. They did find out that I have gallbladder disease and need it removed and a hiatal hernia that needs repaired. Lots to do before the big day. I look at all the before and after photos and read all the success stories and get so motivated and excited! I can't wait to be posting my very own before and after pics! June sometime. My journey will begin. I pray I have great success! Ready to work for it.

Yes I agree.

Just had my sleep study last night! Only blood work and nut left and then I am done until they give me a date! Then on my way to no more feeling like everyone is looking at me No more of my sister saying she's concerned how my weight goes up and down in front of everyone in the family like it's some kind of intervention My sister was the one with the weight problem growing up and she as an adult forces Herself to throw up and that's how she got thin. She eats then goes to the bathroom instantly. It's sad and dangerous. She says it's food getting stuck in her throat. No more shirts Un tucked if I don't want to No more trying to position the bra better to hide some back fat No more extra clothing layers to hide behind No more tears down this face because of feeling bad about how I look and feeling helpless to change

Yeah my psych evaluation is 50 and nut is 75. But that's it . Everything including surgery is 100% paid. Just got home from sleep study. It's hard to fall asleep on my back and with a stranger in the other room watching you. Lol he said results in one to two weeks and he's about 90% positive I don't need to come back. Now nut appointment and blood work and my list is done. Yay

Yeah scar tissue eventually forms over them.

I'm about half way there. I have sleep apnea test to do. I am in the parking lot as we speak lol. Blood tests and nutritionist consult that's it. Oh and they want to remove my gallbladder prior to the sleeve surgery. Yay me. Two surgeries! This is my second attempt to do the sleep test. The first time no one showed up. I sat in a dark parking lot all alone waiting for the tech and took sleeping pills so I would be sleepy. Waited an hour and a half and finally left! Guess I'll know in 10 minutes if it's a go tonight. Better be. Not a side of Vegas someone wants to be alone in!

They're not removed.