Shellbell619

@@nursey 46 I was exactly those same measurements 240 and 5'4.....but sadly have gained 15 lbs since my first drs appt.

@@Elode Those comments "Is this your first?" Or can I touch your belly Or how bout the infamous "Are you pregnant?" So you mean to tell me I will be hearing all of this craziness for months to come, even after surgery! Lordybee!

@@beingfree .....aren't you right out of surgery....like you had it yesterday? Or was that someone else i am confusing you with?

Thank you for the support! I know its my body and my life. I shouldn't let other people hurt my feelings. I just wish they did a little thinking before they commented! Congrats on meeitng your goal @@wantingabetterlife

Wow! Amazing! I mean seriously what's 2 lbs? I was told at the beginning of this process not to gain any weight. I have to be 242 or less and I have gained to a whopping 257. So looks like I will have a stuggle there at the end. I am praying that I can get it together before hand. Did you do anything in particular to lose weight in the end? What was the reason you had to be 270?

I have had so many people that say you dont need surgery. Or even people that say you're taking the easy way out. UMMM by reading what I have read so far about this surgery...it is not the easy way out! I wish people realized what all I will have to go thru. And I absolutely need this surgery, if not for my health, for my sanity. I cannot stand the person I have become. Cant find anything to wear, my closet full of cute clothes dont fit, I have gained 50 lbs in 10 months, cant bend down to shave my legs for crying out loud, dont want to have sex with hubby of 20 years, I cut my hair off because I am too lazy to fix it, out of breath, dont want to go to parties or summer events involving bathing suit.....the NEED for surgery is crutial to my mental well being. I feel so excited about my surgery and I want to shout it to the roof tops. Then when I do I get this reaction. What a bummer! People are so mean some times.

Conrats beingfree! I am so excited for you. My surgery is in November. Couple more days and you will be starting your pre-op diet. After that no food for a while. Enjoy your last days of freedom.

Very excitng! Congrats! See ya on the other side. my surgery is in November.

Thanks for having this a topic. I didnt realize how usefull this info may be one day until after I read it.

I am glad this subject was brought up. I am a huge coffee lover. I think in moderation it might be ok. But I will definitely consult my doctor and nut. on this subject. I cannot imagine my life without coffee. I am hoping since I have no acid reflux that I will be able to tolerate it. Thanks for the suggestions.

I am also scheduled in November. I plan to take 3 weeks off. Give or take a day or 2 if needed. I have plenty of time available and will also use FMLA. I want to make sure I am well adjusted and not sleepy or weak. Nothing is worse than trying to put on a happy face in front of customers when you dont feel well. Plus I have never taken any time off so my work is ok with me being gone.

WOW! That's great! I am so excited for you. I cannot believe they gave you the run around. I hope that doesn't happen to me too. I am going to do my best to get everything done they are requesting. So when is your surgery?

I am a newbie too. I have my esophogram and first pre-op class this Friday 7-17-15. I am nervous about the esophogram too. I am also really close to bmi minimum so I have to be careful not to lose weight during the process or I won't qualify but I have Aetna and they don't want me to gain any weight either. Good luck on your test. Let me know how it goes.

I have Aetna too. I am just starting the process. But I was told not to gain any weight from start to finish. And I was told it takes 2-4 weeks for approval. Good luck. I am rooting for you. And so is the doctors office.

I say go for it! And sounds like most people are saying the same thing. Let us know what you decide or how the vacation went.

Congrats! I am so excited for you. Please keep us updated. Let me know how you are doing. My surgery isnt until November.

Me too! I am so excited. I have a cousin who had the procedure last year. So I've been asking lots of questions. What are you most nervous about? Me...the pain afterwards. And losing my hair.

My straw was Employee Appreciation week at work. We bought donuts for everyone and I had been on a diet, well as usual I gave in and had a few donuts and afterwards was the usual disgusted self. Tired of dieting I said let me give this another try. Previously my husband had lap band and I did not qualify for anything but since I have gained 10 lbs so I thought maybe I will qualify this time. Started my research, went to first seminar. Just had my first drs appt last Friday 6-8-15. So I am at the beginning of my journey.

I'm new to the site. And I am new to bariatrics. Just had first appt so I have a long road ahead of me. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.