This-is-my-journey

Day 6 of the pre-op diet...lost 7 lbs so far.. Great right? Well my husband says to me, keep doing this till you hit your goal and you won't need surgery... Um this diet is not substainable for a long time period. I would go insane..

I was told the same. My weight in September was 433. The surgeon told me that with the sleeve I'd only lose so much weight and if I wanted later I could get the rny to lose more. If u go on Instagram you will see ppl who were u their 400's and have lost tons of weight. I wouldn't want to go through another surgery either :/ I'll be having mine some within the next 4-6 weeks.

I got a call Tuesday..they had a couple questions for me and I was told I would be having my surgery within the next 4-6 weeks. They'll call me for the actual date a week in advance. I cried my eyes out lol I'm so ready to start this new chapter and say goodbye to the fat me

Whatever it was.........was cheating myself.
Like sitting at the poker table and tossing my own chips on the floor.
The goal here is to lose and get into shape. There is no food on this planet that is worth compromising me reaching my goal.
Getting relief from my back pain.......easier bending of the knees.........better performance in all categories.......is a WIN that I'll not shortcut with some flavor. Success tastes best of all.
Best wishes.

It's perfectly normal to have pre-sugery nerves. What you ate wasn't that horrible. Okay the mocha was a calorie bomb, but the egg & sausage sandwich is something you could eat post op if you didn't eat the bread and the chili is actually a Protein rich choice. Skipping meals is not a good idea, but overall that day wasn't horrible. Either way it's done. Move on.
Things you can do:
Start planning for when your nerves hit. You've got about 6 weeks until surgery. Think about what things you can do and what foods you can incorporate into your life now that will make post op life easier. A few suggestions:
Get a Water bottle or 2 and start carrying Water with you everywhere and sipping. Practice eating sloooooowwwwllly. I mean snails pace slow as in taking teeny bites and chewing until food dissolves. Find a stress reliever. Learn sudoku, how to knew, carry a stress ball. If you are a stress eater you will need a new habit for post op life. Breathe: you will be fine.

It's so perfectly normal for your emotions to be so close to the surface during this pre op period. When you think about it you are actually existing in a state of limbo, caught between one life and another. The one you're living and the one you desire. That's no small thing. You're about to have this wonderful life changing surgery, and yet, you must wait. You KNOW your life is never going to be the same, and still... you must wait. If that's not a stress inducer I don't know what is.
In the meantime you're made to follow a diet, exercise, and start making hardcore lifestyle changes. All things you had to prove, in some cases, even document, that you repeatedly failed miserably at before, just to qualify for the surgery in the first place.
As for the people around you being MIA, or you having that perception, I'm not really surprised. If you're anything like me, I remember distinctly that the surgery was my obsession. I thought about it 24/7. I dreamed about it. I worried. I hoped. I fantasized. And I have no doubt too that I drove those around me, whose lives didn't revolve around wls, absolutely crazy. I was that person you dread seeing walking down the hallway towards you, because you know as soon as we're within earshot I'm going to corner you, and bore you to death for eons on how great my kids are, and here are their pictures to prove it. (Yes, I even had diagrams of the different surgeries on hand, and would whip them out at a moment's notice).
Just before my surgery I actually went to the few friends and family I had told, and apologized for the last year when I could talk of nothing else. ????
So I hope you'll be a little easier on yourself. You have every right to feel this way. And I can promise you, it will get better. Everything you are going through will be so worth it in the end!

Why would she need to delete the thread? It's not like she tested positive for cocaine or something.

Hi yall
My bmi is about 54 or so. Not too sure. I'm about 340lbs at 5'7" I'm awaiting going in to my surgeons office to sign consent. I've been at this process since Dec 2014 so being this close to the finish line is killing me! ????????

We have almost the same starting point. I started at 343. I'm also 5' 7". Keep moving forward! You are almost there! The process is certainly a test of patience.

My highest was a BMI of 50 and a weight of 370 lbs. I lost 115 lbs since May 12, about 4 months. I still got about 85 lbs or so to go until I reach my goal. I would advise to talk to your doctor and see what surgery would be best for you.

My BMI was 61 at my first appointment. Not my highest weight though. I had the sleeve surgery. I'm now 5 months post-op and I'm down to 45.5 right now. I don't think I'm dropping weight super fast, but I follow my plan and exercise regularly. It's coming off steadily though. My diabetes is in remission and I feel better than I have in 10 yrs. I'm only half way to my goal, but I see light at the end of this tunnel.

No, I didn't have a supervised diet. I met with my nutritionist but there was no requirement. I just tried not to gain. I did adjust my diet pre-op by weaning myself off of caffeine and pop, increasing my Water, and trying to eat cleaner and focus on Protein.

WOW and you have lost over 140 pounds in 5 months? Did you have a supervised diet before surgery? If so how much did you lose and was it a 6 month supervised diet?
I am currently in the middle of my 6 month supervised diet and will see the Dr again next Monday. So far I have lost 20 pounds however lost 145 pounds on my own before the initial Dr consultation in June.

I was sleeved April 20th of this year.

My starting weight was 414, but I'm really short. 5'2" - 5'3" depending on who's measuring.

I am, but am not nearly as far along as @Blerdgirl. I don't know if I am far along enough to be considered successful or not, but I am very happy with my progress.

Me! I've been reviewing my records since my 1 year f/u is on Monday. I thought my BMI was high 60's but it was actually 73. It can be done, but keep in mind you will likely need at least 2 years to reach goal. It's takes dedication and determination.
This morning was one of those days I had to talk myself into going to the gym, but I made it there. I'm in this for the long run, come hell or high Water.

@@BLERDgirl
Thank you for your reply! I didn't think mine was high..but it's 67
I was able to lose weight before under my Dr's supervision. I know this tool will help me get to where I want to be.
Congrats to you for all your accomplishments so far
@innersurfergirl
I am sure you are considered a success. When did you have the surgery
Congrats to u also

I just talked to my surgeon and he recommended sleeve.. that was my original choice. .than changed my mind to bypass because I deal with reflux. But he suggested sleeve and at a later time if I wanted I could do the whole rny gastric bypass. So this is what I'm going to do

Well, my one year surgiversary was yesterday... and it passed with no one saying anything. Granted not a lot of people know, but my partner... daughter... mother etc... not a word. I've lost over 150 lbs in this last year... and nothing. Hurt my feelings... and I can't say it to anyone, so saying it here... *sigh* makes me sad...

Hi! I was sleeved on August 26, 2015. I am a type 2 diabetic. I was taking Janumet two times daily and long acting insulin at bedtime. Since my surgery I have NOT taken any diabetes medication. I am still checking my sugar 4 times a day and they checked it multiple times in the hospital and it's all been good, under 120 every time. ????. Hoping to stop the finger sticks soon. Be positive! Hope this helped!

I only clicked on this thread because I saw that lipstick lady had commented. ????

Hello,
i joined a couple weeks ago..just been reading topics and threads.
i have my first appointment with my surgeon and hes team on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. I am so ready for this! weight was always problem for me since i was a kid. i'm going to talk to him about the sleeve as well. my sister had it done last year and has lost 100lbs with little complications!
If all goes well i should be getting the surgery in December too