Wndyyy

Getting a job outside of the house is not an option for me, I have a wonderful job with great benefits, but I definitely need to remove all the snack foods etc!

Today sept 30th made it one year post op I am so excited about this journey in my life I lost 126 pounds overall 114 after surgery I am now 174 and so happy in my skin size 10/12 from size 18/20 /22 wow I love this guys I wish everyone the best of luck just Turing 40 I feel like I am 20 lol

I need to try the Snacks as well didn't think about that I hate celery

Me too!

I have to plan my Snacks. And only have healthy snacks, preportioned available. Carrots and celery are my anytime allowed snacks.

I say this all of the time (to the point where some folks are prob sick of it), but this works for me.... when I find myself wanting to snack or eat more than I need, I ask myself this question, "What am I committed to?"-- if I am committed to losing weight and my health, then my actions should line up with that. If I am committed to quelling a craving or immediate gratification, then my actions will show that, too. I can't say I am committed to weight loss while I am eating in ways I know will stop me from losing.

Ah, you work for Apple. I saw on Rat Race Rebellion that they were hiring like last month.

I too have found myself at my desk snacking. The only thing that help at 9 weeks post-op is a jug of ice Water. I love to add Crystal Light grape. It works for me.

My insurance requires 6 months of appts with my PCP. I'm over 4 months in but I keep going back and forth on my decision. Did anyone else do that? One week I'm all excited and pumped up to get the sleeve and the next week I feel like maybe I should try to lose it on my own. Ugh....

Congratulations, you look wonderful!!'

I'm looking at surgery in early December too. Let's join with other December people for support.

I had one problem because at 4 weeks after surgery I did not chew a small piece of chicken enough. The bit of chicken seemed to lodge mid chest but passed in moments. Just scared me to death. My husband still eats very slow but I still have a problem slowing down enough. You will not have any problem if you eat slowly and chew well. Good luck!

Hi Wndyyy, I hope to have my surgery the first part of December as well. Welcome!

I was nervous too.... but you just close your eyes and wake up with your nurse holding ur hand lol. I don't remember being intubated or extubated. Very easy. No worries

This has been a fantastic journey for me. I'm sure the butterflies will increase as you get closer. Keep your eye on the prize!

Don't be nervous. You are making the right decision. You have probably been dealing with this for years and have had enough. I still have 3 months to go on my 6 months pre op. I just can't wait to get to the beginning of my new life.

Welcome! You'll learn a lot reading this site!

I still have a ways to go my insurance requires 6 months of diet with Pcp I got 4 more months to go , looking at beginning of December . I'm so very nervous, some days I'm really excited and feel at peace with my decision and some days I'm scared I'm doing the wrong thing.