finallyfree101

I had my preop appointment last week and scheduled surgery July 3rd! whew I can't hardly contain myself! I've been on liquids for 3 weeks now and had a rough start but figured some stuff out once I got past the headaches. I have been stressed out and nervous the whole time until last week and I know how the uncertainty can make you crazy, thank goodness for support and information, this site helps. I think that everyone is different and the more you have to lose the longer we have to do the liquids. But I've lost 50 lbs preop and I am highly motivated towards success! Good luck everyone.

How was the first couple of days home?

Hi nelle1230 I added you to my friends today.

I'm planning to do this too. Thank goodness we have a camper with electricity so I can process food and blend protein shakes. We will be gone 12 days and 4 days at a rock concert in Montana we've never missed. I am nervous though I wonder if this is to much exercise and temptation. Any thoughts? Most places will not even allow water in the gate and this can be frustrating if I need to stay hydrated on a hot 98 degree day. I think I will tell the people at the gate I have a medical condition and require water at all times.

Privacy is very important when it comes to someone's personal health and medical needs. I agree that being ambassadors to alleviate stigma can be very freeing, however this is a very personal and private choice. Not everyone works in an environment where this is a socially accepted conversation to have with colleagues or peers. I choose to take the high road and have a conversation with anyone who is upfront with me and really wants to know out of concern or for their own personal choice to improve their life. It will not be due to gossip and the unprecedented need to judge me, or anyone else, for the choice to live!

I'm getting ready to embark on my journey surgery scheduled date July 3rd have been on liquids 5 days now and have started feeling dizzy w/ headaches and nausea. I already have a weak stomach and wonder if anyone has thought or tried legal medicinal use Marijuana to help with this? I live in Washington State and while I don't condone the use of drugs nor do I have a desire to continue it for a long period, I wonder if it would help? Any thoughts?

My goal surgery date is July 3rd unless the Dr. feels I need more time to recuperate, then it will be July 11th, It's frustrating not knowing for sure how long I will be down. I've been on liquids for 5 days and found the headaches kept me from eating at all. I did some research and probably need more input from the nutritionist but I was really low on my proteins and H20. Starting to feel better and it's worth it to get to my goal! Independence day 2014! I love to cook and am really researching how to make this process more creative, any ideas?