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I agree! You summed up everything!! Thank You MsMartin!!!

Oh, and just to chime in on the support issue? Let me tell you I am fortunate to have a husband & daughter cheering me on and both my older sisters. But when I told my parents, I should be embarrased to even tell anyone - but they said "Do you really think this is going to change anything?" And when I came home from the store, they had left but my mom had left me a homemade pecan pie on the counter. If ever a pie could say something ugly, it was that one. (I didn't eat it )

Perhaps I'm not the one who needs counseling, right?

Seattle slew Welcome! I'm 41 so I understand how you feel. Better late than never. I had a child this time last year and my weight never left. Packed on more actually. Even if your parents may not have your back at least your hubby and kids do. My hubby is my biggest cheerleader. He even did the pre op with so I wouldn't be by myself. He caved yesterday. Lol. I don't blame him. My mom is very supportive and so is my aunt. But other than a few friends that's all that knows and I am fine with that. We are here to support each other.

Newbie here from Chicago! I'm in the very early stages for WLS and in the process of "shopping" for a surgeon. I've never had any kind of surgery before so I'm trying to get as much info I can get as possible. Which hospital did you have surgery? Who was your surgeon? How was your experience from start to finish? Any pros/cons? Did your program have you do a supervised diet? How long was the process?

Any kind of info will help! Thanks!

Welcome! I don't know what area you are in. My Dr is Dr Cadillac at little company of Mary in Evergreen Park. He came highly recommended and the bariatric care is a center of excellence. Him Tony the consult were are awesome. So far my experience has been great. Will let you know any info you like after surgery on Monday.

I can't believe it's only two days left.

I can't believe it's only two days left.

I'm ready. Pre op sucks

I'm gonna try to walk the straight and narrow from here on out. Can't have a fatty liver.

I'm gonna try to walk the straight and narrow from here on out. Can't have a fatty liver.

I know how you feel. I got another Protein Shake after the call. Lol

Got my call. I have to be at the hospital at 7 am..

Also, this lady that I work with told me to buy Papaya enzyme. She said if she takes too big a bite and/or the food doesn't sit well, the chewable papaya enzyme helps digest it.

I will work on that stuff when I get to soft foods. My post op is much more strict. I'm Clear Liquids for 2 weeks. But I will look into that papaya enzyme. Where do you get that from?

I'm so freaking nervous. I ate bad today. Not too bad. Rotisserie chicken legs.

That's not too bad. It's Protein at least! Lol

Monday! I can't believe its almost time. Scheduling just called and told me to be there at 6am!!!!

Just got my call too I have to be there at 7 am. It's Time!!!

More shopping. I need to stay home. Lol

What u been buying? Lol

_{Good Luck Sabrine..I wish you nothing but the best on your journey.}

I was just joking. I didn't get scared until yesterday when my supervisor hugged me.

I actually have not gotten scared yet. It will probably hit Sunday night. I guess I have been trying to stay on track with this pre op and getting my boys ready for easter.

It does. I'm getting a bypass. There were no bypass April 21st group so I snuck in here. Don't kick me out. Lol

You are fine. We all are going thru this journey together. The pre op meeting I went to I was the only sleever in the group of 10

I failed miserably and had a hunk of birthday cake. I'm regretting it. Horrible headache and nausea. If dumping is worse than this, I definitely don't want to eat sweets.

gixxergirl dont feel bad just get back on it. This pre op is not easy. My sons bday was yesterday and it was so hard not to have cake. I did like some icing on my hands. I did hear about that dumping so I get how you feel. We are almost there!!!

Pre-op diet has been rough. Work provided pizza for lunch today, but there I was with 3oz of lean ham & a cup of yogurt. Haven't done much else but I have a 3 day weekend to get ready. Hospital is only 10 minutes away, so no need to pack much.

Pre op has been rough but ive been hanging in there. I guess I do need to pack. I have to make plans for lil one on Monday depending on what time I have to be there.

4 more days for me as well. I'm ready!!

I am experiencing all of what you all are saying. I feel so bad to be so upset when my 1yr old cries. Hubby stays clear. Lol. But he is a sweetie. He is doing liquids with me so I wouldn't be alone. Today's is my 1yr birthday. I'm taking cupcakes to his daycare. That will be torture. I'm going armed with Water and a shake. I'm just thinking 4 more days!!!

I'm about to get submitted to insurance. I'm hoping for a late may date. Dr.Cahill gets pretty busy so it might end up being in June

Dr Cahill penciled me a date in garter the insurance was submitted. Talk to Tony about it.

Hey Chi town! What's going on? How is everyone doing? I'm half thru my pre op and surgery is scheduled for Monday. Pre ops been rough but I'm following it... for the most part. Lol. Evening hours are the hardest. What's everyone's current stats? Where are you on this journey?

Hey cutiepieinchi how are you? Do you have a surgery date yet?

oh yes Sabrine. You are a ball of emotions...and your period too. Goodness. It's ok u slipped. You still have another week to get back on track

Can we? No one has ever said anything about gum

Cutiepieinchi - yes time is coming up fast. U almost have to psych yourself up to make it thru pre op. On my 2nd Protein Shake. Lol. I do have a piece if fruit and a Protein Soup for tonight

I started my pre op today. All Protein Shakes til Sat. Sun clear liquids then surgery Monday. Any tips thru this? Lol

Wicked Beauty I am with you. I drank a shake and I am full but u still want to chew

Good Morning. I started my pre op. Any pointers from anyone who has been doin it up til now