happymama2014

I see some people lose 30-40 the first 6 weeks and others 15-20 so I'm open to whatever loss comes. Something has to happen because your basically starving until your body is eating fat reserves for fuel. If your only taking in 5-600 calories you are bound to drop some serious lbs. relax and heal enjoy the ride!

Awesome! Thanks I didn't see it on my phone app but do see it on the iPad. I will upload the attachments tomorrow from work:) if you want anything else just let me know. We have a whole binder of pre op diet, post op diet, vitamins, supplements recommended proteins etc

I'd say bring earplugs so you can try to sleep. Good luck!

I haven't gotten any liquid firm pills but I wish! I need WATER not sips to take pills so even though my dr doesn't recommend them I am trying the ones that come in a powder then mix with crystal light. Found at celebrate vitamins then once I can eat mushy I will mix things in applesauce. I take anxiety meds and they switched me off time release to crush. If I crushed what kaiser recomnends if be eating powder all day. So not sure how it all will work. It's one of my biggest worries.

Good luck!

Can u do crystal light? Or did you try diluting fruit juice?

Well I cant see how to add an attachment. Sorry. This website is not very user friendly. I have tons of documents but cannot figure out how to add an attachment:(

I have a list I typed up I will share.

Try caribean cooler from Syntrax nectar over ice!

I just got a call from my surgeons office seeing my surgeon will be out-of-state now on my surgery date November 6. I either have to pick a new surgeon or move my date to the 10th or 13th. To be honest the surgeons only met with me for like five minutes so far the appointments are really with everybody else in his staff. My thought is to keep my date. I'm just wondering if anyone has experience with the doctors and Kaiser South sac? If you can give me any input?

I won't miss going into the big stall because he's not in the room and the others, I won't miss the skin tags I get everywhere, I won't miss not being able to wear skirts because I get a rash between my legs, or the leg pimples I heard mentioned earlier post, I won't miss bending over and hearing the wire under my bra snap in half, won't miss my underwear rolling down my fat roll.... Damn there's a lot I won't miss!

Wow there's so many things I won't miss about being fat like turning down invitations to go places because I'm too embarrassed, telling my son that we can't go zip lining , or horseback riding , or go on amusement rides or bike rides Or waterslides together because I'm over the weight limit. I won't miss hurting every day, trying to figure out something to wear that hides my body, sweating all the time, not being able to cross my legs or tie my shoes or find any shoes that fit for that matter let alone boots. Won't miss being hungry all the time. Won't miss looking at my fat face or worrying if I'm gonna break a chair or fit in a booth worrying about a stroke or becoming diabetic. Won't miss NOT being able to walk or run or stand up at church or shop in regular stores. I won't miss turning away from old friends and being ashamed to see people from my past. I won't miss being depressed and unhappy I won't miss being alone! I made a list of reasons why I want to live it's amazing when you put it in writing what we each deal with every day!

I already have you on my list DeanieG I'm going to type it up at work today and then if people at least want to see others that have the same surgery date that's fine or if they want to pick someone to buddy up with and/ or just except them as a friend so they can chat.. I find it very hard to keep scrolling through when people talk about the November surgery dates. Would love for those people to just be in my group:)

Well I'm sure in about six months I love to be in a group for dating. I'm going to need all the help I can get:) lol How did you find out about creating a group I have looked all over the website and I can't find anything? The phone mobile app doesn't have very good options for navigation. I find I can see a lot more when I'm on my PC on the full website. Do the people that want to be in the group all have to become friends first (accept friend request) I've read a lot of your posts and appreciate your input CowgirlJane:)

I was trying to figure out how to create a group within bariatric pal for people with surgery dates in November for gastric sleeve not be a leader for a local chapter. I see people creating special groups but I have no idea how to do it and I can't find a help option on the website?

Congrats on your progress! Being able to train and be strong again is something I can't wait for!

Well I have found 38 of us having surgery in Nov but only 6 show up under NOVEMBER 2014 sleevers. So I'm trying to create a group but cannot figure out how. I have looked and looked. If anyone has insight let me know. I have all of our surgery dates written down. Be really easy to make friends and find a buddy with us all in a group. Let me know otherwise I can put the list up if you want.

I cannot see how to create a group or a HELP option? Can you direct me?

Did you get a date yet? I'm trying to gather a list and make a group of us for Nov. Haven't figured it out yet. I'm thinking we all have to be friends first ? If your profile shows your date there is another way to view Nov sleevers but most if us were not showing last time.

I have been preparing myself on an off by replacing meals with shakes. I'm going to try

Hope your surgery went well! You will be back to those protein shakes in no time!

Obviously all programs are different, but Kaiser took tons and tons of tests. Ones to make sure there is no infection, to make sure there's no anemia, to make sure there's good clotting, I can look mine up on the website and post some more specifics. All my tests are listed there.

Im nov 6. I'm gonna make a list of us novembers so we can stick together! I have all my Proteins, Vitamins, pill crushers, smaller clothes organized for easy access. I'm still nervous about being home with my 7 yr old after and not being able to do my normal things. I'm scared I can't drink big sips I scared of not being able to drink or get my pills in (crushed).

If you eat good foods and try walking or replacing a few meals with shakes you should be able to lose a little weight. I try to do that 5/6 days then one day I eat more what I want. I'm losing 2-10 a month and not really trying except to make better choices. Since I know I'm going to have to anyway . My dr only had me lose 14 to meet my preop surgery weight before they gave me a surgery date.

I too wonder and have anxious thoughts. I try not to think about it and then another day passes... I'm sure each week will get more anxious.