BeagleLover

Fantastic! Great job.

At my house... same circus, different clowns.

It might be a virus. If so, an antibiotic won't help. I hope it doesn't postpone your surgery, but if that is what's best, you'll be OK.

I was pre-diabetic for several years. I didn't know about the sleeve option at all during that time--- just knew about gastric bypass which sounded pretty drastic to me. I recently found out that at the time of cross over from pre-diabetic to diabetic, there is around a 50% loss of pancreatic islet cells that make insulin. So now, even if I have the sleeve, I'm not sure if it will permanently get rid of my diabetes because the damage has been done. Hopefully, this will help someone else factor this into their decision.

*If* you're not already doing this, I suggest you bring healthy Snacks with you to work so you're less likely to be tempted by the junk.

I just put mine in one of those net bags and wash on cold. I think it's heat that makes elastic lose its oomph. So I air dry them-- don't put them in the dryer.

Sounds like high risk to me... I wouldn't do it unless every member of the team felt comfortable. Any way to strengthen your heart beforehand?

I don't know the answer to this, but maybe there's a higher chance with a particular type of bariatric surgery... sounds like something you may want to ask your surgeon.

I've heard that Gas-X Strips really help.

I've had similar issues for sure! I haven't been sleeved yet, but from my research, I realized that, unless I figured this out, I would not be successful long term... that's what we're after, isn't it? Two books have helped me a lot: "Emotional First + Aid: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery" by Cynthia Alexander "From the First Bite" and other books by Kay Sheppard Best wishes on your journey!

Opinions are like a$$holes, everyone's got one.

OMG... so do I! Glad I'm not the only one!

There are some books that helped me: "Emotional First + Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery" by Cynthia Alexander - this one helped me the most. It helps you separate emotions from eating; also, to set up your environment to minimize eating what you have a hard time staying away from. "From the First Bite" by Kay Sheppard "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes" Hope these help!

I would imagine that if the sutures are loose, food could seep into that part of the stomach and stagnate. That would not be good at all. Very interesting. Thank you!

I'm curious what your instructions were for the 2 weeks before surgery. I'm not sure you have Clear liquids that have Protein in them, for example, unjury chicken Soup. It might make it a lot easier to resist foods that aren't in your best interest. I suggest talking to your husband and family, asking for their cooperation, not to bring things into the house you have such a hard time staying away from. Also, there is a book that helped me clean up my environment and separate emotions from eating: "Emotional First + Aid: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery" by Cynthia Alexander. This might also help you control your eating now and after the surgery. I recommend another good book, "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein shakes." Best wishes!

Very interesting information, but sorry about the damage you have suffered!

I would have just left.

Wow! What a transformation! Congratulations!!!

It looks so nice on you!

You are amazing! Thanks so much and best wishes. I hope you find answers very soon!

I'm so sorry... it must hurt so much to be snubbed by someone you regarded as a friend! It reminds me of the time I had gestational diabetes and had to give myself insulin shots. My aunt referred to this as "shooting up." As moxy says, just plain old IGNORANCE! I applaud your decision to get the surgery now, *before* you get diabetes. The time of the crossover from pre-diabetic to diabetic is when you lose a large percentage of pancreatic islet cells than make insulin. Doing it now will preserve them and you have a chance for complete cure. Maybe she'll come around, maybe she won't. I'm so glad you are making this decision for yourself!

Thanks!

You mention sabotaging yourself. As important as the surgery is getting straight with the "head" part, separating eating food from emotions.