carol422

That is too funny....my DH must think I'm nuts, laughing all by myself!

Hi everyone.....2 more days to wait.....woohoo!!!!!! Glad to see everyone is losing weight so the liver is shrinking.......Enjoy the day! Welcome to all the new April Avengers!

I'm on for April 8th....1:15PM is my date with the doc

I'm right there with you....I can't wait!

Anxiety is normal. We all have some fears and issues we need to deal with. Read other posts here and you will see you are not alone. We are all in this together. Good luck and keep us informed of how you are doing.

5 more days to go! Are you getting your overnight bag ready?

Good luck to all of you today! Speedy recovery to you!

Bandster 1007- I am truly sorry for your loss. Unfortunatly these things happen. I know, I too have lost and so has my daughter. I know that at this time you are feeling really bad, but please take my word for it with time it will get better. Take it one day at a time. Cry if you feel like it, you are hurting and you must grieve in the way that you know how. I will add you to my friend list so that if you feel like chatting we can do it privately. I spent many hours on the phone with my daughter talking and crying on many nights. If I can help just a little bit, I will.

My thoughts are with those of you having surgery today and tomorrow. Let us know when your home recovering.

Lynne, I too have noticed that certain things do not taste the same. You did an awesome job coming home 5 pounds lighter....Congratulations! I loved Disney when we went there so many many many years ago. I've already told my husband I want to go back with the grandkids in a few years.

Good morning Carol Cindy and Cora, I'm glad to say things are going well. I still do not have a time for my surgery on Tuesday. My husband's check-up went well. He still has a normal rhythm. Thank you God! Hope it lasts. Carol-what is the temperature by you. I know it has to be a bit warmer than here. It usually is 10-15 degrees warmer near my son. I haven't been keeping an eye on the weather since we are not going to be traveling to WV in the next few weeks. Hang tough Carol it won't be long until this diet is done and you can move on to the next phase. Cindy-Hope you are feeling better. 2 small children do make your travel plans more difficult. Hope that you get everything done and ready for the week before you leave. Cori-8 pounds is nothing to sneeze at, great job! My surgeon gave us a disc for our computer that is really a book about pre-op & post-op diet,exercise and nutrition. In there it says,"why high protein diet", because high protein promotes fast weight loss. We are not allowed carbs until we lose 75% of excess weght. Every surgeon seems to do things a little different. Must follow what your surgeon says. I hope everyone has a great day! I'm going for a walk before it begins to rain.

Hi Carol..The diet is going okay. I'm down 9.5# since March 26th. You said your hungry, can you have SF Jello, SF popsicles or beef/chicken broth in between your shakes? My doc allows 2 servings of each per day. I just came back from a nice long walk. It was cool, but when the sun was at my back I started feeling very warm. I too hope Cindy isn't getting sick. I am going with DH to the cardiologist today for a follow-up. I pray he still has a normal rhythm. It appears the April Avengers list is growing by leaps and bounds. Chat with you later...

Glad to hear your home and doing well!

Hi mommymj1, I'm Carol and I go to Dr. Joyce at BMI. I will be having surgery on April 8th. I've been on the pre-op diet for the last 8 days. I will add you as a friend.

One word to describe reaching my goal....Healthy

Has anyone heard anything from our April 1st people? Hope everyone is doing well!

I hope your not getting sick, that would really suck. Keep in touch with us and let us know how you are doing. I'm trying very hard to get online more now that our date is getting closer. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you.

Don't get discouraged and stop weighing yourself! You are a woman and you retain water, stop weighing yourself so your not discouraged. Your body fluctuates constantly, you could weigh yourself every hour on the hour and it won't be exactly the same. Only weigh in once a week for better results. I only use the Dr's scale as my official weight.

Hi, I'm Carol from Orland Park, IL Surgery is on April 8th. Married 31 years to the most supportive man I know! Have 3 children, Sons are 30 and 25, Daughter is 27 Four adorable grandchildren, granddaughter 3 1/2, grandsons 3, 2, 9mos, another coming around Halloween. Currently unemployed but in office administration

Glad to see you are up and about! Remember: walk, walk, walk,sip,sip,sip!

I too am on a high protein diet, the nurse told us to take benefiber,or fibercon, etc. because it will help with constipation. I take one fibercon pill a day and haven't had too much of a problem. Good luck.

What about a robe for when your walking in the halls?

I was told we can take Extra Strength Tylenol only

Hi ladies, it just seems we all have some kind of struggle to face before having our surgeries. Carol4784-I'm glad that you do not have any other setbacks and everything is a go. Cindy-I too can't believe how quickly the weight is coming off. Like you I haven't told a lot of people that I am having this surgery. Everyone knows I've been watching portions and all. My husband, children and two friends know about it. I didn't want negative feedback. When they all start to notice I'm losing a lot of weight then I may say something. So far I haven't lied to anyone...I have told them I see a Dr. once a month to wegh-in. Now I'll be telling them I'm trying another type of weight loss diet. 2 protein shakes a day and 4oz protein and 1/2 c non starchy vegetables.....it really is none of anyone elses business. Until your comfortable talking about it to everyone, then don't tell. Cori in Wa-how are you doing?

We had an education class. The bariatric nurse started it with pre- during hospital stay-post op diet, supplements and exercises. The nut also was there and went over all of the nutrtion stuff again. We must attend another class at 1,3,6,9,and 12 months and have a visit with the surgeon. We also must have blood work before all of these classes except at 1 month.