sylvia45

First to all the above congrats on your choice to be healthy, but I can tell you it is so worth it, stay focus take one day at a time you can do this . Good luck to you all.

The pre-op is so difficult. Actually it is torturous. It is pretty much a semi starvation diet. I am four days in and today I was starving, so I ate 3 pieces of baked fish/protein instead of the four ounces I should have had.
I don't miss the sweets, the junk food. I am just so hungry and today it caught up with me. You can do it. We can do it. Keep trying.

I am now 4 weeks post op and I'm supposed to still be on puree's. I wont lie, I have no longer been able to stick to them. As soon as I puree something it makes me sick to my stomach and I end up not eating. I cant take any more tuna, scrambled eggs, puree everything, its nauseating.
When I make taco's for my family I'll have a few small bites of it and chew really well, same goes with sloppy joe meat or anything else I can chew until its soft. I see my surgeon on Tuesday the 2nd and from there I'll only advance to SOFTS, then have to wait another MONTH until I can go to the "stabilize" phase. To be honest I think this is a bit extreme and I'm amazed at talking to other bypass patients and hearing about their diets. One girl I know was on her stabilize phase within her 3rd week!
Im tired of trying to force myself to eat. I cant stomach any more Protein Shakes and puke looking foods Please tell me I'm not alone!!!

I am on day 3! My diet isn't liquid but I think it might be simpler if it was. I can have raw veggies, plain oatmeal, Sugar-fee pudding and Jello, noodle Soup. Even though I am eating, it is about the deprivation. We got this way because we love food! So naturally we feel as though life is over cuz we can't have the things we love to eat!!!
My co-worker had left over rotisserie chicken and I was looking at the bones like it was a feast!! I just have to remind myself that the reward will be far greater than the taste of that chicken!
I am so thankful for this site and all of you. It is such a help to know that I am not in this alone nor am I crazy for thinking and feeling the way that I do! I get banned next Wednesday 9/3/14 and am so ready!! Don't worry, you will be Great!!!

I would just drink a lot of Water to flush it . But don't listen to me cause I haven't been banded yet still on liquids to. But I know how u feel .

Today I got my surgery date for October 2... I'm still in a state of shock. I have an MRI on my liver next week because they saw something in my ultrasound. Praying it's nothing serious and nothing that will prevent me from having the surgery. Amen'!

Thank u all! I will get this done and after surgery will make a visit to my ex PCP and show her how wonderful I feel and look

Thanks. I have an appointment next month alrdy for a new PCP.

It's been one year since my surgery down 118 lbs. still have a ways to go but enjoying the success.

Just an update. I had my surgery 08/19 and am recovering well. The staples annoy the hell outta me but I get them taken out Friday. Yayyyy. It's been 8 days and I've already lost 14 lbs. I'm excited for what's to come. I'm finding it hard to get as much Fluid in as I should. I just feel full all the time.

Hello all! I'm new to the site! My name is Antoinette and I'm 29 years old. I'm pre-surgery going through Dr. Kim in Texas. This is not the first time I've attempted to have weight loss surgery. I've tried two other times, but always hit some type of snag with the insurance company. Well since working at my current job, two people told me they successfully had it through our company insurance which is Anthem BCBS. My initial appointment was 03/22/14. I'm 5'1" and my weight was 359.8lbs. I chose the gastric sleeve option. The nurse tried to talk me into getting the duodenal switch but i decided against that. I was told by Dr. Kim he wanted me at 325 or less before he would schedule me for surgery. That sounded astronomical to me. Lol. But, i was ready for the change! I started my pre-surgery weight loss on 04/01/14 and as of today I'm down to 336.8. I have a weight check appointment next Wednesday and trying to figure out how to drop this 11 pounds in one week. Lol.
It's almost like a dream that the only thing i have left is to drop 11 pounds and complete my psychological evaluation. I can't believe this process has been so smooth. The hardest thing has honestly been me trying to lose weight on my own. A lady at the office gave me this website to find encouragement buddies and i decided to give it a try.

Good Luck Sylvia.... you CAN do this.... slow and steady wins the race.

Well got the good news today was approved for my surgery !! I will see the surgeon on Monday and start my pre op on tues . I'm excited and nervous at the same time . Looks like September 9 th will be the day. But I will know for sure on Monday .

I had one done before. Honestly I do not remember it. They gave me meds so I was out of it. You will be fine and it will be over before you know it. My throat was a little sore afterwards but nothing major. Good Luck!

My daughter had one a few years ago. They gave her a valium or valium equivalent to make her dopey and then they inserted the scope to find some lesions on her esophagus. They're probably trying to find out if you have a herniated esophagus or any other problems like ulcers. Not really a biggy and it's over before you know it.

I everyone I wanted to check in. I had my first fill about a week ago, I feel great I'm down 73 lbs and loosing quickly. I fill great, I've been exercising more and finally toning. I'm down three pant sizes and maybe working on the next size down. I do a lot of Water aerobics and walk a bunch. I hope everyone else is doing good. I had 1.4cc filled out of my 4cc band.
Eating about 1/3 cup and I'm full. Gotta eat about 40-60g of protien and fit in what else I can between veggies and fruit. I make my own own ton chicken wraps and been eating great. Finally I have left overs in the fridge. Feels so weird to have extra food. Guess my friend will help with that.
Here are my before and after 8 week photos

8 weeks out
Down 73lbs

Before surgery June 26th 2014
Take care
Kayleena
Wa state
Kik kpandalicious
Iceroseandfire@gmail.com

Ordered the prescribed shakes by my surgeon from a special company in Montreal, they are the best I've ever had! Minogue Medical if you want to look it up, I only ordered the chocolate and it's supposed to be only mixed with Water. Sometimes I add ice and a touch of cinnamon fooling myself into thinking it's a Wendy's Frosty. ) yum yum!

I got my anwser on august 20 th they submitted on aug, 1st . So 20 days . I have surgery sept 2 . I'm ready .

Started at 304...298 at surgery in May. I've now lost a total of 35 pounds which puts me at 269.2 and I'm 3 months out. No regrets having surgery!

Will be going in September 2nd to get banded start my pre op tommorw !! I'm excited , nervous .and scared.

I am 5 days post op and have lost 14 pounds starting weight was 240. Today's weight 226. It's unbelievable I cried. Happy tears of course. I stepped on scale 5 times because I couldn't believe it and each time the scale said 226.6

I been approved !! Got the call on the 20th so it took 20 days!!! Yeyy !!!

So yesterday, my family and I went to beach. I put on my swimsuit then a nice sundress cover up. I had no intentions of taking the dress off. However, when I put my swim suit on I glanced in the mirror and thought I saw a reflection that just didn't seem to be me. She was attractive, young, and vibrant. That was an image that I had not seen for a while staring back at me.
Fast forward to the beach. We were taking pictures of the kids as they enjoyed their afternoon. Something came over me. I took off my sundress, jumped up and asked my friend to take a picture of me. I was so nervous as to what I was going to see. You see, often times when I look in the mirror and see one thing, when i see a picture of myself, I see something quite different. But this time, when I saw the pictures. I was amazed. The person I saw staring back at me in the mirror, was the same person in the picture. The young, beautiful, vibrant me. Maybe she is not what society defines as young beautiful and vibrant but screw you society. I love me and that's all that counts.
Here's to 83 pounds in 6 months and 40 more to go!

Your welcome,you never know. Either way, will be here before you know it!

Had to buy new jeans today. Have gone from a size 22 to an 18. I am so happy today!