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Tomorrow I am on week 5. I read a post somewhere that said to dink 8 oz of Water first in the day before trying to eat anything. Then wait 30 minutes and try some food. For the most part, this has served me well. Some days are just tough though. Hope this helps.

Tomorrow I am on week 5. I read a post somewhere that said to dink 8 oz of Water first in the day before trying to eat anything. Then wait 30 minutes and try some food. For the most part, this has served me well. Some days are just tough though. Hope this helps.

After over a year in planning and many health setbacks, I had my surgery Tuesday morning. When I registered at the hospital Tuesday morning, a lady came over to me. She said " I hope you don't think I am intruding, but what you are doing is the best thing you could ever do for your health-I know- I went through this two years ago and I am off all my meds and I feel better than I felt I decades". God bless her. She gave me the assurance I needed just at the right moment.

After over a year in planning and many health setbacks, I had my surgery Tuesday morning. When I registered at the hospital Tuesday morning, a lady came over to me. She said " I hope you don't think I am intruding, but what you are doing is the best thing you could ever do for your health-I know- I went through this two years ago and I am off all my meds and I feel better than I felt I decades". God bless her. She gave me the assurance I needed just at the right moment.

It is difficult. My surgery is April 7. I try to think about each day and what I am allowed to eat and space it out. In between my Protein Shakes, etc, I drink lots of Water. I try flavored water to mix things up. I can work from home but I prefer going to the office. I don't have to food temptations there. When my food desires get really strong, I gulp water and go for a walk. For me, this is Holy Week. I also offer up prayers for those with nothing to eat when I feel hungry. It seems to help. Peace to you and good luck.

The surgery is about much more than just not being fat. It is more about being. This surgery is designed to give you a chance at a longer life with better quality of life. Good luck.

Nice list. I might add make sure your living will is set up and your actual will is in order. As adults, we should all do this from time to time anyway.
One additional item for me- I plan to take a two day retreat somewhere a couple of days before surgery. I hope to spend the time in prayer and also getting myself right with God and any of my family and friends. Looking forward to starting over with the new me- all the way around.

Nice list. I might add make sure your living will is set up and your actual will is in order. As adults, we should all do this from time to time anyway.
One additional item for me- I plan to take a two day retreat somewhere a couple of days before surgery. I hope to spend the time in prayer and also getting myself right with God and any of my family and friends. Looking forward to starting over with the new me- all the way around.

Nice list. I might add make sure your living will is set up and your actual will is in order. As adults, we should all do this from time to time anyway.
One additional item for me- I plan to take a two day retreat somewhere a couple of days before surgery. I hope to spend the time in prayer and also getting myself right with God and any of my family and friends. Looking forward to starting over with the new me- all the way around.

Yes hello and congratulations. I am scheduled for Jan 6 here in Ohio.

Yes hello and congratulations. I am scheduled for Jan 6 here in Ohio.

Yes hello and congratulations. I am scheduled for Jan 6 here in Ohio.

It is a good idea to look at the condition of your soul prior to a major life changing event like WLS. I believe that our soul is eternal-goes on forever. Our bodies are temporary. I plan to go on a retreat a few days prior to my surgery. I want to get right with God. If the surgery goes well, I will have, Lord willing, a strong mind, strong body, and strong soul. Please pray for me- my surgery date is Jan 6- I will pray for you.
Peace!
Greg

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

It is a good idea to look at the condition of your soul prior to a major life changing event like WLS. I believe that our soul is eternal-goes on forever. Our bodies are temporary. I plan to go on a retreat a few days prior to my surgery. I want to get right with God. If the surgery goes well, I will have, Lord willing, a strong mind, strong body, and strong soul. Please pray for me- my surgery date is Jan 6- I will pray for you.
Peace!
Greg

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

I wanted to buy a new pair of jeans for my birthday- maybe a nice, stylish pair. Hard to find jeans that fit. Most major retailers think I don't exist. Grateful for good old plain Walmart. Their jeans are as basic as they get, but they fit- I hate buying cloths because there are always very limited selections. My friends think
I have no sense for fashion- I do but I am very limited.
Well, yesterday was my last fat birthday 55-by my 56 birthday, I will be able to shop at Macy's, Kohl's-wherever I want, God willing. My surgery looks to be Jan 6. Maybe next year I will buy a pair of skinny jeans????. Prayers and peace to all.

Yes. It sometimes feels like the never ending story. An office forwards test results to your primary doc instead of your WLS doc who is five doors down I. The same building, someone writes down the wrong place you had an ultrasound delaying things five days, they make you wait ten days for an appointment which turns our to be, pay me $150 to schedule your date, checks won't do, and to explain you need to pay what your insurance won't before surgery-all could have been handled on the phone. Unnecessary delays. All of this has pushed my date to mid December, which I said all along, since March, that I cannot do because of church and work responsibilities-pushing me to January- oh- that's right- I start over with deductibles and co pay with the new year. Lord willing, though, next year this time I will be breathing better and feeling better. I am ok with the timeframe now-a little frustrated, but at least I have a scheduled date-Jan 6. I guess I will use the extra time to exercise more and to prepared myself better for my new life. Peace to all.

Yes. It sometimes feels like the never ending story. An office forwards test results to your primary doc instead of your WLS doc who is five doors down I. The same building, someone writes down the wrong place you had an ultrasound delaying things five days, they make you wait ten days for an appointment which turns our to be, pay me $150 to schedule your date, checks won't do, and to explain you need to pay what your insurance won't before surgery-all could have been handled on the phone. Unnecessary delays. All of this has pushed my date to mid December, which I said all along, since March, that I cannot do because of church and work responsibilities-pushing me to January- oh- that's right- I start over with deductibles and co pay with the new year. Lord willing, though, next year this time I will be breathing better and feeling better. I am ok with the timeframe now-a little frustrated, but at least I have a scheduled date-Jan 6. I guess I will use the extra time to exercise more and to prepared myself better for my new life. Peace to all.

Hello- Summa has a support group in Akron. I think they meet on the last Wednesday of each month. I am in the Akron area too. Where did you have your surgery? Link to Summa Bariatric below: http://www.summahealth.org/surgicalservices/bariatricsurgery/educationsupport/bariatricsupport

Hard to believe it, but there are health care professionals who speak before they think. When I went in for cardio clearance, the nurse asked me "whatever happened to diet and exercise?" The doctor was much more supportive. He told me he fully supports WLS for me and if I begin to doubt the decision, ask myself the consequences of not having the surgery. I go in Monday to schedule a date. Good luck.

That was very fast. Wow. Good luck.