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For months I have been buying shakes and other things I will need for the pre and post-op diet. A box here, a can there, etc. Even got some puddings and extracts to add to shakes. I didn't want to have to pay for it all at once, the $2 per shake times 3-5 shakes a day times 4-12 weeks kind of worried me. I was lucky, I won a Makeover and $100 worth of vitimins from my surgeons office so I have the vitimins. So I think I'm all ready... 18 days to go... gulp

For months I have been buying shakes and other things I will need for the pre and post-op diet. A box here, a can there, etc. Even got some puddings and extracts to add to shakes. I didn't want to have to pay for it all at once, the $2 per shake times 3-5 shakes a day times 4-12 weeks kind of worried me. I was lucky, I won a Makeover and $100 worth of vitimins from my surgeons office so I have the vitimins. So I think I'm all ready... 18 days to go... gulp

Hi All!! I know it's been quiet in here for the past couple of months, but I was hoping to get the Northern Nevada peeps out and talking again. I have my first consult with Western Bariatric next Wednesday, I'm really hoping it goes well. I have been researching all this since last summer, and now that I have new insurance, I've been told most of is should be covered...we shall see.
Oh, I really do hope this is the right decision!
I have 2 little girls, ages 2 and 4, I work full time, and manage a small home biz on top of that, my biggest concerns are that I won't be able to keep up with all that I have going on during the recovery time.
Oh, and coffee....how WILL I SURVIVE WITHOUT coffee? ?

I know it's frustrating. Sometimes people will give you that look or say something like, "You are beautiful no matter what." They all assume that I'm uncomfortable with my self image or that I'm depressed about my weight or something. I'm not. In fact, I'm very confident and body positive.
WLS is, for the most part, done for health reasons. Sure, it's nice to be able to shop in the "normal" section of clothing instead of the plus-size part, but honestly the reasons I did my surgery is because I want to be healthy. I want to start a family of my own. I don't want high blood pressure at 26. Etc.
I don't understand why people assume that people who are overweight have this negative self image. Some of us do, of course, but it is never safe to assume things about a person.
Anyways, my course of action is honesty is the best policy. While I don't go around advertising it to every person I've met, I will not hesitate to share my surgery with anyone who asks or I feel needs to know for whatever reason. I post about it on Facebook and Instagram, and actually I get a lot of positive feedback and good support. If anyone has ever doubted my reasons for surgery, I don't know about it nor do I care.
All that matters is the support system that you have. They love you and support you and want you to be the healthiest person you can be!

Top Secret Shhhh! Don't tell a soul. It is no one's business but mine. It is on a need to know basis. Period. I don't talk about my weight and you don't talk to me about it either. It is forbidden. I'll share my age before my weight, wait, no I won't share my weight with anyone for any reason. That was me. That was me for 53 years.
Then one day I decided to have RNY to help myself get healthy. Bottling in my weight amount(keeping a secret), getting bigger and bigger every year, having more and more heath problems each and every year, keeping my weight a secret was really a farce. One look at me and you knew I was an unhealthy over 200 pound mess! It wasn't a secret!
Having RNY has been the best blessing I could ask for. It has helped me take charge of my life, lifestyle and health. I will shout it from the rafters now. I am neither ashamed nor fearful of what anyone thinks because it doesn't matter. What matters is what I feel and think about it now.
I am so proud of my bravery for doing it. I am so proud to say my health in just a few months is already brighter and better. I am proud to say I am morbidly obese but I am doing something about it because it is and always has been all about me! Last year at this time I couldn't even talk about it.
Bottom line- it is a personal thing and the way you handle it is the right way. It is your way!

Yay another surgery twin on board!!!!!!Woohoo

Make that triplets! My cousin Mexicangirl is also June 16th in the same hospital as me. It's been such a blessing to go through this with her!

Scheduled for surgery on June 16th! It's starting to feel real now! Anyone else on the 16th?

Well the important thing is that you have the surgery behind you and every day from now it will get better. We all heal at different levels and time frames. I can hardly wait for my turn! Surgery is in a few weeks. I just want to start looking forward and putting the past behind me. I will happily exchange the emotional pain I have lived with for years to a bit of surgery pain. It is my belief that the surgery pain is short lived. Can't say that about the other!

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This weekend I am buying Protein, vitamins ,and buying some baggy clothes so I'm more comfy post op

Hi! I am having my RNY on June 27th. I know exactly what you are saying. I have severe back problems rquiring surgery but the surgeon would not do it until I loose weight. I cannot take ther pain much longer and trouble walking so I am having the surgery. I look for the handicapp stalls and have alot of trouble with the butt wipe too lol. I can't wait to cross my legs. I have Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, sleep apnea, Fibromyalgia etc. etc. lol. I want to fit in an amusement park ride again. I want to feel better Healthwise and about myself. Hang in there. We can do it!!! I'll be your shoulder if you want to be mine and if not I will still listen to you. Best wishes Kathleen

Hi All!
I have a surgery date of June 25th!! I am excited and scared, yet also realize my journey to health will start with this major step. I have many health issues, no thyroid, huge knee issues, bp issues, etc., at this time. I read WLS books and have seen my nutritionist and surgeon 2 plus times already. My surgeon first removed my gall bladder in 1994, so I know him well and trust him completely. I live in the Seattle area, so am having my surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. I have been doing all the healthy things I can to set myself up for success.I have a trusted support team of my husband and daughters and a few trusted friends, I KNOW this is not a quick fix, a diet or just a way to get thin-this is my journey back to Health and wellness and being able to move without constant pain, shower w/o a shower chair, and to LIVE again. I am so tired of isolating and hiding from fear of comments by strangers...thoughts of...will I fit in the chair....what if I cant fit in the skinny bathroom stall,....heaven forbid-can I even wipe my butt? And the list goes on.....I need help, support and to know you all are human too..,,

@@Zelda205
I'm in Virginia.
Also finally got the phone call today to set-up pre-op appointments.
Hospital pre-op Monday June 2
Surgeon pre-op Thursday June 5
Official 7-day liquid start Monday June 2
Surgery Monday June 9..,yikes
I've been doing liquids for Breakfast and lunch and eating a sensible dinner. Will do this until June 2. Trying to loose the 10 lbs I gained since my last weigh-in with the Nut.

June 3!