Koalsgrammy

Just outside of Philly! In the burbs, but born and raised in Philly!

I had my post op visit today and I am down 15 lbs! Feeling great! Still get tired but no pain Meds. I already feel good about my choice to improve my overall health! Good luck to everyone that has yet to go!

5 days to surgery. start the all liquid diet on Friday. I'm getting so nervous now!!

His is it, the time has come. Tomorrow morning I have my sleeve revised to an Omega loop gastric bypass, I am so ready for this, mindset is spot on and the excitement has kicked I . Of course I am nervous too, see you on the other side
Paul

Friday I go to sign all my consents and have pre admission testing done! I can't wait! I try to stag focused to day to day but it's impossible!
My surgery is 6/4 and the I find out my daughter needs sinus surgery! And guess when? 6/3! My poor husband is going to be busy! At least I will be in the hospital for 2 days! Can't wait to be on the other side!

Friday I go to sign all my consents and have pre admission testing done! I can't wait! I try to stag focused to day to day but it's impossible!
My surgery is 6/4 and the I find out my daughter needs sinus surgery! And guess when? 6/3! My poor husband is going to be busy! At least I will be in the hospital for 2 days! Can't wait to be on the other side!

Tried something new. Poured my Protein shake into popsicle molds and froze it. Mmmmm Mmmmm good! Tastes like a chocolate mocha fudgesicle. Delightful for a change!

I almost lost my mind having to do the 6 month diet. I had talked with my insurance and was told I wouldn't have to do it and then I was denied because I hadn't done it. Gggggrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I swear I could have killed someone but now my surgery date is just around the corner, June 3rd. I've fought for this for so long and now that it's here EEEKKK!

Got the call this morning from Dr. Robert Davis office. My surgery will be June 3. What a way to Celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary!
It's been a long 3 months getting everything done to qualify for insurance coverage. I can't wait to start my new life.

Hi new here I am scheduled for surgery June 2nd. At good Sam in Portland Oregon. Can't wait look forward to loser with you all
Chris

I started mine early on Monday. It is very hard when food is all around you! The shakes are satisfiying and filling but the mind wants more! That is the hardest to fight! All in all I am VERY excited! Nut and cardio clearence tomorrow! Recently had a stress test so I should be good there. Still smoke free and not missing them too much. My feet and knees are aching right now so walking is tough right now. Hoping when some of this weight is gone it will get better and I can be active again!
So want to ride bikes with my granddaughters and run with my grandsons! 2 weeks to go!YAY!

My surgeon blood tested me the morning of surgery. I used chantix to quit i have been smoke free since February and I actually feel good about it.

Had my cardiologist appointment this morning. I've never had any kinds of cardiac problems... she did an ECG, asked a ton of questions and in general, acted surprised I was even there for clearance. She made a comment about me not being "that" overweight and I felt like I needed to defend myself... "My BMI qualifies me with these other conditions... I want to do this now to prevent having problems in the future because of the track I'm on,... yadda yadda yadda." Was kind of surprised a cardiologist would have not felt like my weight was serious enough to take this step.
Even though everything was normal, she wants to do a treadmill test -- basically as a "baseline" since I've never had one before. UGH... just one more thing to have to do before I can have the surgery. Fortunately they were able to squeeze me in as they are booked until mid-June and my surgery's scheduled for June 9th. They found an appointment at the end of May, so I'm booked.
Ginger

Ordered!!!

Congrats on the not smoking!!! That is fabulous and will make a huge difference in your health I had a really high A1C and have 2 1/2 weeks to get it down alittle and I have gained about 4 pounds. I guess the high blood sugars were burning through the calories lol. So ready for this surgery and to kiss the diabetes good bye!!

Hi everyone! I am new here and have been reading as much as I can about this procedure I am about to undertake! It is scary and exciting all at once! My surgery date is scheduled for June 4th and it can't come fast enough! I officially start my liquid diet on Wednesday, but I am trying to get a jump start today! It will consist of 2 shakes and a sensible meal. Today I cheated and ate some celery! I was 249 at my first consult appointment and I have gained about 7 pounds due to quitting smoking! I feel guilty, but my nutritionist said it was fine. But I beat myself up over it!, But I am still not smoking!
Good luck to everyone !

Hi everyone! I am new here and have been reading as much as I can about this procedure I am about to undertake! It is scary and exciting all at once! My surgery date is scheduled for June 4th and it can't come fast enough! I officially start my liquid diet on Wednesday, but I am trying to get a jump start today! It will consist of 2 shakes and a sensible meal. Today I cheated and ate some celery! I was 249 at my first consult appointment and I have gained about 7 pounds due to quitting smoking! I feel guilty, but my nutritionist said it was fine. But I beat myself up over it!, But I am still not smoking!
Good luck to everyone !

My insurance company just came back and I'm approved!! Yay!! Finally!! Scheduled for June 4th! So excited

I'm June 4th