jane13

when do you start your pre option diet?

what did your nutritionist say?

I kind of feel the same way. I didn't tell a lot of people and my surgery is Wednesday the 6th. I think it's us and our fears and emotions wanting us to succeed. this is a big deal.

I forgot to add that I do have the vac time but the doctors office asked for FMLA paperwork, just in case. that's something I didn't want to do is let job know about the surgery. I have a little more than two weeks leave.

I am planning on taking off from the 6th thru the 18th. I would rather not share my info either. I had to ask for FMLA paperwork, just in case, and that stirred the pot. I said elective surgery on the 6th, moving and family visiting from Las Vegas, was the reason why I was staying out until the 18th. all true except for moving. not sure if that's going to happen. currently living in a RV while my modular finishes completion. ready to get on the other side-

if you have lost 54 lbs in 5weeks that is great. my surgery is Wednesday and I hope to feel as well. good luck!

that's tough and you will have other hurdles. my surgery is Wednesday and I have thought about things like my grandsons birthday parties.....

I don't have surgery until Wednesday and I will live with hubby and son eating fast food and my family is ok with surgery but I don't have anyone cheering me on.

those are all NSVs! sweet!!!!

Free - how well did you do with the band?

I am going in Wednesday the 6th - hoping to be able to post the same thing - feeling great & minimal pain

I haven't been on the site because of access issues but my surgery is Wednesday and I feel excited to be able to do thing Lipstick talked about and that outweighs my fear of the surgery ;D

@@Band07 you were banded...then sleeved.....now going for a mini bypass?

no but I do agree that WLS will help eliminate or reduce the sleep apnea. I have Fed BCBS and got pretty quick response for surgical approval. I have other commordities so I think it sped it thru. good luck!

I am a lot older and am starting to skip them so hope I don't have one again!

best of luck and do check with insurance co.

mine said no yogurt I love it.

I don't have a surgical date but I see him for the date Tuesday. I am pretty much doing the pre surgical diet, just eating more protein and calories. I hope to know a date Tuesday

I haven't had the surgery but I would think it would really depend on how mobile you were before you left the hospital. If you had difficulty there you may need someone at home with you until you were able to get up and around Congrats!

love Mexican food!

at least you were already "on plan" it sounds since your surgical date was set so quickly. good luck

I think you are at the right place for support. I have come here preparing myself for my life post surgery and I feel an enormous kinship with a lot of my fellow sleevers (pre & post). That being said... "what is working for you" (that you asked) is my sleeve family - here - and YOU being honest about your weight and why you are here. I don't feel alone.

thanks for sharing. I am getting ready to schedule my appt with the surgeon and at that point, a surgery date.

I would be also concerned with the fact that you aren't having a BM. Call your doctors office.

@@Lion0312 that's an excellent idea. I just don't think I am ready to post pictures of myself right now. I never have liked having my pic taken. Funny thing is about ten years ago it was just the fact that I felt like I had to "pose" or I looked uncomfortable (face I particular). in the last ten years, 2 weddings and a lot of family photos later, it has all been about the weight :/