MariaW

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I heard about the Premier Protein shakes and actually purchased a case at Sam's club. haven't tried it but it has HIGH protein like 30 grams or something. I will try one tomorrow just for the heck of it. :-) still wondering if they can be purchased individually someplace

where do you make these weight loss charts at :-)

thank you! where are you at with the surgery? how far out? I think they are talking Mid December for me... So excited to be thinner and healthier. I am working out now and feel so great! so looking forward to being able to wear normal size clothes... Keep me posted as to your success's Like I said below if I can figure my way around the site I will research, read and participate as much as possible. Support is very important with this surgery. I have not told anyone except for my boyfriend, so its kind of hard to have only him to talk to. my work would judge me and I feel my family will too. I will tell them down the road after the surgery.

I'm so new at this I can not even figure out how to reply to everyone. I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all your kinds words and you have made me feel so welcome and comfortable. I am so nervous about this surgery but excited at the same time. I need a support group. Someone going threw it or who went threw it, it helps so much to hear other peoples stories. I was leaning toward telling them I am going to have gallbladder surgery but what if I need gallbladder surgery down the road...lol Plus we are all so close at work, I just want to make sure the people in my office keep their mouths closed and don't tell everyone. This is a very personal choice and It was made over a long period of time. I am only one real week into this. I am currently taking a diet pill called Belviq. It curbs your appetite. I am 12.4 pounds down since my Dr gave it to me. I need to lose a total of 12 pounds before they do the surgery. Since that weigh in I have lost 5.4 pounds. My thoughts at times are if I can lose this weight this way, maybe I won't need surgery. but then I think, who am I kidding ,i will go back to eating my 2-3 slices of pizza on friday nights in no time. I guess there is a bit of back and forth with having this surgery or not. I feel in the end the surgery would be the best thing for me, but again I am in fear... So anyway a little more about me.... I work for a hospital so we have to use our Dr's here. They seem good and I am not in fear about that. The surgery will be fully covered which is awesome. I worry about the excess skin.... how is everyone dealing with that? I can honestly say I feel obsessed about the surgery now, it is all that is on my mind. Excitement and fear overwhelm me.... I guess you can tell in my rambling. :-) thank you all for being here and helping me with my journey. Now if I can only figure out how to get around on this site I will be ok! Wonder if there is an app for this site??????? have a great day everyone...stay positive.

I am really grateful for this post as I am just beginning my journey

Hello, I am just starting my journey with the gastric sleeve surgery..(I think) might be bypass who knows. I have been to the nutritionist and councilor and see the dr next week. My fears are now coming real. I am wondering how painful this surgery is. How bad is it right after surgery, when they make you get up right after surgery? What complications can I expect if any? How do you SIP Water? I feel like I gulp and what does gulping do? How do you tell your boss about needing time off for surgery without having to tell them the details. and how to keep it personal. I think it would be hard because I can't lose weight and if this works and I suddenly start losing weight they will all know. I don't want them to judge me and belittle me for this choice I am making... If someone can share with me their journey from the beginning...(I'm sure if I look around I can find something on here but I just joined and need answers). I am having nightmares about the surgery and fear major pain and I wonder if I can survive the pain. I am 51 years old, am I too old? How does life change after surgery.... Sorry for so many questions, but I am nervous and excited at the same time :-) Sincerely Maria