shellyd88

Hi I'm so sorry to hear your so uncomfortable aren't they giving u anything for pain? did u have a laproscopic or open procedure? I sure hope u start feeling better soon I'm still pre op so I won't say I know how u feel sending sympathy and prayers your way I hope it gets better for u

Nprcowboy hi glad it went well hope your feeling less pain soon and have a great recovery!

@@Seashelles hi I'm still pre op so I haven't been on the liquid diet yet but understand how u feel I was put on south beach to lose weight before surgery and I can assume I'll have to do a liquid thing as well at some point before my surgery I wanted what I was used to cookies ice cream pasta etc it bothered me a lot and I'm in no way saying I didn't have anything a couple times what helped me is I got all the crap out of the house anything I wasn't supposed to have went away it doesn't keep u from wanting it but if it's not there u can't eat it I plan all the meals ahead buy only needed items and quantities so there are no leftovers like everybody said we all screwed up its normal to want to eat also when your body is so used to huge amounts of sugar and carbs it craves it this is so much harder in my opinion then quitting smoking I was able to do that twice cold turkey and didn't have as much trouble as doing this I have to keep my mind on what I really want which is to be sleeved if I don't do what I need to to get there it will just delay it even more try not to beat yourself up it won't help get back on track asap best wishes

@ yes 5-10% I've lost 19.5 lbs as of the 27th oct

@@clautxs geeez if we weren't nervous before surgery we probly be a little crazy lol it's normal I haven't had my turn yet but I'm sure I'll be nervous and crying too take some deep breaths try not to obsess about things that might go wrong and think instead of the future success as u get to better health best wishes

Well I will hope so for u I was told that too but they space all these apts do far apart seems like forever

@ hi I'm just curious I've seen a couple people now say they met with surgeon and their office arranged all apts ... is this a special program? Because I hadn't heard of this Where I am u have to get all testing done first and Lose weight etc u only meet with nurses and nutrishionists no meeting surgeon until u have met all criteria months down the road everything is taking so long ok thanks just wondering

@@nprcowboy good luck hope all goes well and u have a smooth recovery!

Geez this is so aggravating to see I was thinking of asking my surgeon to just remove my gallbladder too When I get sleeved I don't see any reason to have to have yet another surgery and more pain time off work etc I was told by an attorney that drs are by law not allowed to remove organs that are not diseased or damaged I don't know how true this is but perhaps this is why insurance company's won't pay for it and why drs aren't doing it

Jonathan blue same here truly inspiring I can relate to the pain etc etc I too hope to be where u are soon I have read all your posts I've come across u have really worked hard and have gained so much back for your hard work kudos to u and thanks for sharing

OMG .... You guys are hysterical ...... Cracking up

Tryingthis hi this is just a thought and if u haven't already maybe if u told her that this a tool that u feel u need to help you be able be physically able to eat less that WW and the like can't offer? will she consider attending an informational meeting with whatever program your considering for your procedure? To help her understand what really happens and how it changes ppls lives? have u tried printing out any info or articles for her to read ? Are u involved in any support groups for this usually the surgeons or clinics/hospitals that do these procedures have support groups ask her to attend a few with u but u go first get to know ppl and there story's and outcomes then bring her in let her see how much better/healthier life can be for you I'm so sorry they are holding back the financial support u need u may be able to change their minds over time maybe u won't be able to don't let it deter u if y really want this perhaps u could consider going to Mexico as others here have done it's also self pay but much less expensive around $ 5/6,000 plus travel I guess that would depend on where u are and how u get there best of luck!

Lol omg sorry for laughing but that was too darn funny I guess I'll see how it feels when it's my turn.... Sigh

@@nprcowboy hey good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery sending prayers your way can't wait till it's my turn

@@Brn2blossom ok so u have done all your pre op testing and all that already now your just waiting on insurance approval? wow that's a lot to deal with I can sympathize sometimes life is like a soap opera so much crap hits the fan u can't even believe it's all true lol

@@Elode hope everything went well and your on the way to a speedy recovery! thoughts and prayers going out to u

Brn2blossom I'm betting there are few of of us that haven't been where u are or won't be again I know the feeling about the stressful job try to leave it behind when u go home it's vital for you to not carry it with u when not on the clock in order to do what u need to do to get ready for this u must put some focus on yourself u can't avoid it the money probs will likely not disappear this I know lol fighting with husband may well be a side effect of having a new baby which in itself is major stress although a happy one it's normal most couples fight when a baby comes in the mix between working keeping house a newborn schedule prepping for these procedures the diet not getting enough sleep etc please try and remember u are doing this for yourself and it really is ok to put u first especially in order to get healthier if u let stress sabotage your efforts it will just delay getting where u want to go and that will just bring more stress hint... A dart board with bosses face works wonders not that I do do that or anything..... Yeah coughs lol

Good luck to all having procedures today best wishes for a speedy recovery

best wishes and a speedy recovery sending positive thoughts and prayers out to u !

Rhayla so sorry your husbands hospital experiences were bad it doesn't mean that anything will go wrong u will do great and u will wake up recover and show him it's a good decision I'm sure he will feel much better and relax once the procedure is over I wish the best of luck and a speedy recovery sending good thoughts and prayers your way!

Lacyms hi I'm still pre op so I haven't had this experience yet but wanted to show some support I'm sure all of us are going to have some emotional days during this process after all it's a major life change and huge overhaul so to speak of our body's and if u are not on medications you were used to that probly contributes to what your going thru everyone here always says it gets better everyday so hold on to that and u can always vent here ! Hope u feel better

Kimmerzj29 hey hi yeah I hope things start getting better to thanks so much u keep us updated too good luck to everyone and I will try to calm the heck down lol

Oh no yellow wallpaper u didn't give me any anxiety trust me I had it already lol thanks so much for answering my questions I really appreciate it I hate the sleep study stuff it's not like u can sleep with all that junk glued on u I couldn't even move let alone sleep in a strange place it's all overwhelming so much to do and they keep adding more it's frustrating

I always hated being so tall but one good thing about is at 6'2 no one says a word to me about what I purchase or have in my cart or dares to comment on it good thing unless they want to take a ride in one of those lil mini carts Then after we can .... Discuss my purchases if they still desire.... Freaking jackholes

@@YellowWallpaper I couldn't agree more I can't believe this happened to u I'm so sorry how the hell did u end up waking up I hope u got an explanation for this and if u punched someone who old blame u how horrifying I've been dreading this since I was told I'd have to have it I looked it up as I didn't know what it was and they said I'd be awake all I could think was whaaaaaattttt????? I don't want to be awake for this!!!! and she says well it's concious sedation uhhh isn't that awake? I cant get my teeth cleaned without nearly throwing up I can't even imagine being wake for this can I ask why are u in pain? what happened and when u woke up what did they do put u back out? what hospital was this? I'm freaking out now