Christina44

Ok. Peace. Breathe in and let it out slowly. Get it of your head and think how great your gonna look and feel, breathe in again and let it out slowly. Make sure your walking. You know it not as bad as the hysto. You can do this. Think of the most beautiful outfit that you want. If you can't sleep then go on pinterest and look for cute outfits. Just breathe sugar....

I am currently on day 9 of my surgeon's required liquid diet. I thought I was doing well with cravings etc lol...then last night I had a dream in which I ordered a huge greasy cheeseburger (usually not my go to food) made with swiss cheese and onions and gooey sauce and as I took my second bite I remembered my diet and yelled "oh NO I am on a liquid diet!" and spit out the second bite....then I was embarassed because I have good manners and well, that wasn't good mannered lol....I forgot I was on a liquid diet until after I had a bite and then I worried that bite would mess up my surgery lol....what a weird dream.....especially because when conscious I mainly crave hoagies or salads ....

I'm in Central PA, around State College.

I forgot to mention nearly all my co-mobs are gone my blood pressure is normal and my pre-diabetes too. The CPAP is a 1/3 of the pressure and in another 20 lbs I will do a sleep study and my doctor says I have a 80% chance i won't need it anymore. I used to take Aleve at least 5 times per week. Even to go shopping. I have had no aches or pains in weeks.
Now the food:
1. It's not hard to eat so little because I am not hungry. Imagine you took a pill to go on a diet and hunger was gone. Would it be amazing? Well that's how it is.
2. I don't get the full feeling I had before and I do miss it a little but it's a feeling I don't need to be happy
3. I have thrown up a few times but it was always because I hate too fast and too much. Trying to push the envelope just a little I guess.
4. I can eat anything in small amounts even sweets and chocolate. Just a bite will satisfy completely. I kid you not. However, I must disclose, I don't think I can eat onions.

I had my surgery 10 weeks ago and I have lost 54 lbs.
I felt just like you too. Scared out of my mind but then a peace came over me. I realized I was choosing life over a sick existence. After losing 30 pounds I felt like a new woman. I didn't realize how horrible having all that extra weight was until it was gone. It's hard to explain how good physically it feels. I did have a little set back this holiday season. Not the best time to do this surgery because there are too many distractions and you have to focus on what you eat and how much you drink. You have to follow a plan but it's not that hard. Women love to imagine the worst. I know I do. My husband calls me the master of the hypothetical horrors. But the reality is the chances are really good that all will be well. My surgery went really well. Today was a great day and I cannot tell you how much energy I have compared to pre-surgery.

I do Amber...I worry that they will find something last minute and say oh well we are sorry but we can't do your surgery. After six months of working towards it surgery day kind of feels like waiting for christmas lol.

Feb 9th... I cant believe its right around the corner!!!! Any canadians around???

Feb 9 here... It's becoming surreal

I'm from York, PA.

Had my preop appointment today, I lost abt another 10lbs! Go me! Hubby even mentioned my reward from him for my dedication to the plan and the current and future weight loss is the navel ring he offered as incentive yrs ago if I ever got back to a healthy weight. Said I can get my belly tat once I heal and decide whether I need skin removed. Its really starting feel real now.

I know it may not be a HUGE deal- but in 19 days I will have my first appointment necessary for surgery.
There, we will discuss what my best option is and ...
THIS IS THE BEST PART!
Because I have been a good girl and really proactive, I have already:
-taken the workshops
-completed packet
-blood work done
-psych eval done
-sent letter of recommendation from physician
-every other little damn thing!
Sooo, ideally- I will meet with everyone 2/5, and because they don't have to wait on anything, send off my information to my insurance co for pre-auth!
That means by this time next month, I could be told YES-- even better, scheduled ASAP.
Ahhh I'm so excited, but so so nervous all of this work will mean nothing if my insurance says no.
I'll keep y'all updated!

I'm having my surgery on 1/23/2015 and I'm really nervous... and exciting at the same time...