fatsolovescandy

Surgery is scheduled for July 20th! I am excited and happy to be sharing this journey with y'all! Good luck to everyone!

@@sarahleah Not one person I have told has questioned it as they have all seen my struggle with weight over the past 20 years. People can be concerned though and some just downright rude. Make the decision for you and only you. Good luck on your journey
Kate

I love the 'last days of disco' - I remember it well lol !! Eating life sounds good too
I am a really positive upbeat person but having a crap day today. I have had to come off HRT (patches) before the op and I started a period today. First one in 3 years and I could scream. I feel bleh so will lurk here a bit, go to bed early, have a nice hot drink and tomorrow is another day and a fresh start. No cute name for the sleeve but I could share a choice names for my period right now
Kate

Hi group. Just joined Bariatric Pal today. My surgery is scheduled for August 6th. Lots of doctors appointments and well-intentioned family & friends asking if I'm sure I really want to go through with this. Have you experiences this as well?

I have been submitted to insurance for July 31st. Fingers crossed there are no problems. I too am getting used to the life time change as not using food to sooth or in stressful situations or especially in celebration situations. I have couple friends that aren't on board, ones that have strong opinions on everything. Have to let it go. They like to point out all the negative but I have been doing a good job of ignoring.
Focus really has to be on us going thru this and staying determined. I look forward to hearing on everyones experience in July since I am at the end.
Sue

Good luck to you all and yes the post-op recovery seems to be all over the place. Mine was easy breezy. Remember to sip, sip, sip. You won't be able to get much in but every day gets better so stay at it. Focus on liquids first then try to get your Protein in. You will still be healing so relax and work at it every day.

it certainly is easier and more fun because I am much lighter and more flexible. Plus, I feel better about myself and a bit more sassy. By the way, I am 63. You are never too old.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

@@fatsolovescandy best wishes for the next few weeks. Glad you are here to get support from everyone
Not long now!
Hugs
Kate

Haha, your title "I'm dying" made me laugh. You will get through it! I've been trying to eat less today than I did this weekend and I'm eating normal food, but I'm hungry, and cranky, and I might be dying as well, lol.
Hope the day goes fast for you!

Wecome sleevers I am July 31. Ready now but waiting til after my sons wedding. Very exciting and nervous times. Lots of people here for support, advice and even more showing amazing results
Good luck keep us posted
Sue

My daughter tends to over analyze things to the extreme and I don't want to cause her any additional anxiety, which is why I haven't told her.
My son just turned three, so he has no clue and probably never will. LOL!!

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