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So I went on vacation for two weeks, only gained two pounds, lost those before my weigh-in, had my endoscopy AND...got approved! I have a surgery date of 03 December and I'm equal parts nervous and excited...

Yum! Apple Pie and Lemon Bar are as good as a dessert...also eat them half a bar at a time and am also preop...

So it's been awhile! Did you miss me? I have been so busy lately...The two day a week liquid diet had some interesting challenges. The first couple of weeks I found myself way overeating on the other 5 days. So at week three I started doing the liquid thing for bfast and lunch on the 3rd day and eating dinner. I've also played with liquid for bfast and dinner and eating lunch. The reason for the experimentation is that hubby and I are going to visit our parents for the next two weeks and I've been wondering how to NOT GAIN WEIGHT! Lots of old habits around food and our families. I plan to shake for two meals and then eat sensible portions of whatever I want for the third meal (I haven't had surgery yet). I'm also taking my walking shoes! I hope that my working eating this way for the past week will help me do it on vacation...I'll let you know how it goes. On a side note, for the lades out there...I threw away ALL of my remaining granny panties today! I replaced them with fun colors, ruffles...you get the picture...no boring white cotton! On the WooHoo front, I also was able to buy a pair of pajama's at Wal Mart...doesn't seem like much but they are really cute (pink with sheep and they say "sheep dreams'). The point is, if I hadn't started this journey back in July, I would not have been able to get them....they wouldn't have fit at all! Hope everyone is having a good week. I probably wont post for a couple of weeks...but I'll let you now how the eating plan for the vacation went! Beth

So I started listening to some old music on my ipod today and two songs spoke to me in a different way than from when I listened to them back in the day. One was U2s "Some Days are Better than Others" which I used to like for the music...but today it reminded me that the journey to a healthy me is not going to be a straight line...there will be some days better than others. The second was an Alanis Morrisette song called "Not As We". The song is basically about starting over after a bad relationship...but it spoke to me in a different way as I get nearer to my surgery date. The chorus has the phrase "Day one and I'll start again" which I think is what resonated with me. So then I got to thinking wonder if other people have a song that inspires, motivates or that just resonates differently with them as they are on their own WLS journeys....

December 3rd for me

I haven't had my surgery yet...its coming on 03 December. My NUT suggested unflavored Protein powder because it is so hard to get the protein in. I kinda like the idea of being able to put it in stuff like crystal light as well...so I don't have to do the shakes all the time....just my two cents...

Rant heard!

Vent heard! Hope that helps a little...

Welcome to the forums! Lots of good folks with lots of good advice! I'm currently scheduled for 03 Dec....near when you are.

LOL so I've been working on everything since late June. Finished all the NUT classes, cardiology...yadda yadda yadda. I have a tentative date of 03 December pending insurance approval. Once the date was set, I had to go online to take a course on the surgery and one line stuck out at me..."Remember, once a portion of the stomach is removed it can't be put back." YIKES Of course I always knew that...but I guess having a date makes it more real? Anyway, I think I've calmed back down, I have a 2 week vacation to go on here in Oct then work through November and then surgery Thanks to everyone on here that has shared...you have all helped me learn, understand and appreciate what I'm getting into...

Been there done that and more...was once on a flight for which I had requested an exit row to have a bit more leg room. As I boarded I did my customary...could you bring me a seat belt extender. Got to my seat settled in, plane is FULL and THEN the stewardess comes over in a not very quiet voice and tells me I can't sit there because if I need a seat belt extender I might block the exit...so she makes a big deal out of finding someone to switch with me and I get up and move. My face stayed red the whole flight... So I know how much it sucks! So shake it off, focus on the future when you wont need to worry about things like this EVER again and you will get there.

OH MAN...so sorry you had to go through that. Try to get some rest and hopefully you will never ever ever have to do that again!

OK, here's my outsider take...you are not the one being selfish! HE IS! Seriously, with a 3.5 yr old and a 20mth old who walks out the door two days before surgery. I agree you should do what is best for you and your kids...I would ask only one question, do you have family/friends that can help you get back on your feet/help with the little ones?...if not perhaps a postponement of a few weeks while you get arrangements made would allow you to go into surgery with a better peace of mind. You made the decision (a hard one for most) to get the tools you need to be there for your kids, you can make this one as well...

Welcome to the forums! You've come to the right place for support, information and occasionally a good chuckle!

Congrats and continued happy thoughts!

Awesome news! See you on the flip side!

OMG OMG OMG So happy for you....way to hang in there!

Awesome news!

Welcome and congrats on your selection to the trial program! I asked how many procedures he had done, what the follow up appointments were like (I wanted a regular follow up for accountability). I also wanted a surgeon who had a "team" he has a nutritionist, heart dr and psych all in a team approach (it is a university teaching hospital). Last thing I'll say is trust your gut...if it doesn't seem like you will get the su you want look elsewhere. Part of why I chose the surgeon I did is that he is a rather blunt, no nonsense dude....Some people want someone who is more of a hand holder...but I wanted someone more straight forward.

Good luck, do what they tell you and let us know how you are doing...

I don't have any of those yet because I haven't had my surgery yet...but I remember once standing outside and trying to figure out how it was raining INSIDE my house...turns out the washing machine hose had sprung a leak...but it was kinda surreal and I couldn't figure it out for the life of me...lol Congrats!

I would say follow your surgeon's plan...it seems like every surgeon has his/her own methods for the immediately before surgery pre-op diet. Mine has cottage cheese, yogurt and v8 juice but not oatmeal or grits. I don't think the preop is all about losing weight....it is about cleaning out the system, shrinking the liver and the stomach...or so I've been told

Good luck!

Welcome to the forums! Sounds like you are off to a great start! You'll find lots of good info and good people here...

Welcome! I would get an accordion file or big notebook with pockets because you are going to pick up lots of paper during this process...from apt slips, to results, insurance paperwork, nutritional handouts...lots of paper...lol