purrfctangel

Hi Everyone! My name is Christopher and I currently reside on the Southside of Atlanta in McDonough, GA. I just had Gastric Bypass surgery on 1/27/15 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The staff at the hospital was just awesome... they took excellent care of me and I couldn't be happier with the hospital staff and especially my surgeon - Dr. Christopher Hart of Atlanta Bariatric. It's also very important to recognize the people behind the scenes who you normally do not see - the surgery scheduler, the insurance coordinator, etc.
I am 42 years old (born on leap year) and my starting weight was 355 lbs. I am on the stage one diet which consists on clear broths, nectar Protein drinks, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free Jello, etc.
I joined Bariatric Pal because I would like to make some new friends and be a part of a support group.

That's my problem. Love Water. I probably drink 2L a day between water and Crystal Light. I drink alot while i eat too. That's my scariest challenge.

Hey March Sleevers! Post Op day 4 and I am feeling pretty good. Still a little sore at my incision site. My doctor actually asked me if I wanted to have 5 incisions or 1 that you can hide in your belly button. I went for the belly button incision. Has anyone else had this offered to them? I am doing great keeping down my shakes and Water. I had a couple bites of apple sauce and cottage cheese today. Not too much, want to gradually get back into things. Hope everyone else is doing well!

Look at it this way. Think how freaking awesome you will look and feel on your next birthday, and in better health you'll certainly have more ahead of you than you did before! Ps you didn't say no presents did you? That's just wrong

@@sassycas45 you are on the same day as Jill and I'm one day after...Yay!! Surgery buddies!

Look at it this way. Think how freaking awesome you will look and feel on your next birthday, and in better health you'll certainly have more ahead of you than you did before! Ps you didn't say no presents did you? That's just wrong

@ I have been at it for seven months, collecting samples, kitchen appliances, everything. Attended two different meeting location. I couldn't be more ready that way. Deep breath and counting down.

And I like not having to worry bout what I'm gonna eat through the day. Protein Shakes. Lol

Premier Protein now comes in Powder form. SAMS Club has the powder in vanilla and chocolate.

@@sassycas45 my doc only required a 3 day pre-op. I was so paranoid about it but I am 9 days postop and everything went beautifully. No worries.

Dammnnnnn girl! You just motivated me to up my physical activity! I wish I had done this when I was younger and my skin had more snap back-ness. Wtg!

oh my march sleevers my original date was March 30th I just got a call from the surgical nurse asking me do i want to push my date up or it will have to be pushed back. OF COURSE I PUSHED UP A WHOLE 5 DAYS now I'm march 25th my concern was the pre-op i was supposed to start on Monday the 16th now i will be starting tomorrow. i know i hear alot of people saying they only do one week so everything should be ok being that the surgeon himself called me and said its ok just a lil nervous. ANY FEEDBACK YOU GUYS CAN GIVE WILL BE AWESOME

I am having a really good day today. I don't know why I am in such a good mood. Well, I do know why but I haven't really felt happy on the inside in such a long time. Things in my life have been rough for a couple of years and lately, I feel like there is hope. I have so much to be thankful for...I swear I think someone spiked my Protein shake! hehehe Speaking of my shake...I made this amazing concoction, consisting of:
1 heaping scoop of Syntrax Nectar in Crystal Sky'
1 packet of Crystal Light Lemonade
Ice
Water
It tastes like a lemon-berry slushie and I am enjoying it. I don't feel deprived or hungry. Just happy. That's all! 10 days until surgery. *Doing a happy dance*

Be careful with fruit juice. Lots of carbs.

@@sassycas45 - me too! Surgery date March 30!

At least we'll all have clean homes by time surgery day comes!

@@NewgirlfromMd I started at St Joe's in July but then moved to Nj and had to start over up here. My date is March 30th finally. U of MD is a great hospital.

I am having mine at University of Maryland Medical Center. Where did you have yours?

Elode... I need a statistics tutor ???? lol. I hate math. I think ill stick with what i did before. I went from 298 to 130. I was doing something right! Thanks for the input friends!

@@army_wife13 My little 20 sometimes more is probably a little low but I do Protein first then I'm full so they just stay low. But you can assure your NUT I've been doing this for 4+ months and my brain is functioning perfectly fine..as in deans list 4.0 gpa fine so Don't fret!

I try not to make it complicated. I count nothing. I do eat my Protein first. Doing that pretty much limits carbs as there is just no room for more food! I don't keep anything unhealthy in the house. I do have dark chocolate almost every day and that keeps me happy

@jill_lcardi i was wondering the same thing im hoping she's ok also

My surgery is in a few hours. I'm can't believe the day is here. Very nervous but trying to relax and think of the big picture. It's the unknown that's giving me the hardest time. Good luck to everyone!

I've been dating the last 5 years. Met my current GF of 6 months online. Many members have reached out to me over the years to create a singles section. Hope it gains some traction!

I like morningstar veggie patties in a pinch.