carebear42

Holy cow!! That's awesome! Congrats!!!

Not much longer! I am June 3rd. Of course now I am getting a sore throat. I CANNOT get sick! Ugh. I am so excited though. This WLS has consumed my every thought. I'm sure I'm driving my hubby crazy!

I went to my last class before surgery and actually heard this from the other PATIENTS! It made me question my decision which really ticked me off. I felt like I was being ganged up on by two of the girls. I was hoping to find a support buddy but that clearly didn't happen.

My NUT told me that I can have 1/4 cup of food and only eat for 20 minutes. I'm still a week and a half away from surgery though.

So I have 4 kids and now it seems like they are all getting a cough and not feeling well. I have surgery in a week and a half and I'm terrified I'm going to get sick and not be able to have surgery. My mother-in-law is coming up from another state to help with the kids while I'm at the hospital. Did anyone have this issue before surgery? I'm not supposed to be taking anything either so do I just hope for the best?

It's drives me crazy that I cannot find nice cotton shirts that are not see-through! Every shirt is so thin. It's so incredibly irritating!

Is everyone here required to do a liquid diet? My doctor is not requiring it for some reason.

I have extremely thin hair already and will have surgery on June 3rd. I am so worried about losing what hair I do have! It's good to know that not everyone loses but I have a feeling that I will. Then I will be bald. I'm not far from it now!

Anyone else NOT on a liquid diet before surgery??? They want me on a 1500 calorie diet. I'd almost rather just do the liquid!

I went in requesting the sleeve, however. ..My dr explained it this way, the sleeve is more for those that over eat, RNY is for those with metabolic issues.

THIS was most helpful to hear. I went yesterday to my last class before surgery (June 3rd) and was a little frustrated. I was hoping to meet some other patients having surgery close to mine. What I got from the other patients was grief as to why I was having surgery in the first place (BMI is 40!), and why I chose bypass instead of sleeve. I kinda felt ganged up on as the other patients were having the sleeve. It was a little discouraging.

I originally wanted the sleeve but through my journey decided that I wanted bypass instead. It just seemed a better fit for me.

So thank you...

I have my "teaching class" this Thursday. I start my diet this week but I don't think my doctor requires a liquid diet which I think is weird. Do you have to do a liquid diet?

Mine is June 3rd. I am so excited! Where are you from? I am from Louisville, KY.

Anyone from Louisville, KY?

I'm right outside of Louisville, KY. Anyone else?

I am June 3rd. Not exact date but close! I have my last appointment (tests and teaching class) on May 21st. I cannot wait! CW 230 Height 5'1.

Yay! Glad everything went well. I look forward to seeing your loss. My surgery is June 3rd and I cannot wait!

I have a neck and collar bones:)

I am SO looking forward to this!!! My surgery is June 3rd. I LOVE this topic. So inspiring!!! Thank you!

I am new here. I have my surgery date of June 2nd and I am so excited. I have 4 wonderful boys ages 10, 8, 3, & 2. I haven't told them about my surgery yet but plan on it soon. Anyone thoughts on discussing this with kids?