mchiasson68

Fat bashing is the last form of prejudice that society refuses to even try to put a stop to. If anything with the advent of so much reality TV like housewives of whatever, kardashians, etc. now it's not only about not being fat but about maintaining a perfect look with plastic surgery and hair extensions. Even male actors are thinner than ever. Look at the infomercials. Three topics. Food/ cooking, weight loss/ equipment, and tons of products to keep us all looking 21. Ladies, we've bought into a lie. I had my surgery to be healthy. But I will never be perfect. I know my genes. I'm not a thoroughbred. I'm a Clydesdale. And that's still a fine horse too.

I fee everything that hits my stomach I can't take the taste of anything vitamin. My plans to grind my pills have gone down the tube... Haha tube. I'm sore and just sipping slowly. My drain tube was removed before I left friday and is covered with gauze and waterproof sealant when am I supposed to change that?

NEED ADVICE!! I can't get this gas to go away. Using the strips and walking as much as I can. My new BP meds are making me weak.

NEED ADVICE!! I can't get this gas to go away. Using the strips and walking as much as I can. My new BP meds are making me weak.

Going home today!!! ????

I am. And yes they help.

Now post op. Sore but ok. Gas is awful. Going to bed now. Hope all the other 24th people did well

I'm set for the 24th too????

Well I am 3 days out. Wednesday morning can't get here fast enough!!! I am down 24lbs since I started pre op diet August 25. Re- doing my bedroom to convalesce in. Went from earth tones to bright purple and black. My husband is out of state for another 4 weeks so he's in for a few surprises!

Started pre op liquids Friday. Was doing good til Sunday and this evening. Just needed some meat. Which led to cheese. Which led to a teaspoon if peanut butter. My surgery is September 24 and I'm praying I didn't mess up the liver thing. I'm down 16lbs since starting dr diet 3 weeks ago.

. My NUT scared us in the pre op class. She said if we don't follow the liquids only plan and the liver doesn't soften and shrink, he will stop the surgery, close up and not do it. That's motivation enough for me. I'd die of embarrassment.

Awesome, can't wait til I get there!!!

Spent the morning in the preop class and pre-admit at the hospital. Meeting doctor at 1:30. I am so ready to do this!!!

Meeting went well. Getting an upper GI test done and my gall bladder checked. Other than that should be in surgery in 3-4 weeks. Starting pre-op diet tomorrow. Nervous about all liquids for 2 weeks prior. I'll make it though. Might not be a nice person, but I'll make it????

Excited but nervous. Had my funeral meal tonight. One last treat of Louisiana seafood. I'm ready to start this. I'm paying for the surgery and am hoping I don't have to jump through all the hoops the insurance co.requires. What should I expect on this first visit ? I already have current blood work and a car scan of my abdomen. I am starting aquatic physical therapy in the morning for my hip and to get my exercise routine in place. Any other suggestions?