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So you don't mention where you are in the WLS journey. Pre or post surgery? Have you lost weight? I read on another thread here that hormones are stored in the excess fat of your body and as you lose weight that the hormones are released. That could explain it depending on your situation.

My emotions are all over the place. I had a hysterectomy years ago. Started hormone therapy about 3 years ago once full
Blown menopause set in. I'm taking my meds but I swear I am either crying or I could rip someone's head off. Wth??

Omg, someone help me like what the heck is going on! I praise the lord for this surgery but who would of ever thought I would have these many cravings? Whether it's the Hillshire GO meat commercial to an Olive Garden commercial! Every little thing looks so good to me. Did anyone else feel like this a week after their surgery? I'm 4 days post op btw!

Welcome! It sounds like you are doing great. Getting in your Protein and Fluid is the most important thing right now. You are right on track.
Just a heads up, you will probably stall about week three which is completely normal.
Embrace the Stall!
http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Thanks!
I was doubting whether to have the surgery..
But today I didn't do as well on my diet and cheated ( I've lost 8 pounds in 8 days)
Surgery is what I need for sure!
How are you doing Dream?

Dream
O so glad!!!
Well I'm getting super excited and
I already lost 5 pounds in 2 days since Thurs weigh in..
Surgeon is requiring me to drop 20

Thanks...Great info

Thank you Heidi! I'm finally home and haven't had any nausea since Thursday and I'm getting better day by day

Dream
So glad the surgery went well!
I'll keep praying that your nausea subsides and you can get your pain under control.. Please keep us posted!
Tomorrow is orientation and meeting with surgeon.
Surgery is at least a month or two or three away for me
God bless
Heidi

Mine didnt go well. I had to get a room monday night and traveled to the hospital with some family. Got up at 430 am to head to hospital and got everything done and ready for surgery and it was cancelled due to my skin allergies. I had a small breakout that overnight got worse and was all over my stomach so now im getting cleared up with my allergist and have to wait to reschedule...bblllaahhh...trying to keep a positive attitude on it...so how did yours turn out...how are u feeling

Im same as you on the 27th...its at 6am in the morn and now the day before im getting super nervous but its been 14 days of jus Protein Shakes and popcicles so theres no backing down now...good luck on yours!!!

Dream
I'm praying!
Let us know how it goes please!
Craigcu
Thanks for the info!

Dream
Yes absolutely!!
Thank you so much!
Have you had your surgery yet?

I'm Monday too. Bag is packed, supplies in order, let's just do this!

Same here Asweethotmess. Mine's Monday also. Can we just skip a day ahead and be done already? Good luck on Monday!

Monday, October 26th.....and it can't come fast enough. Nervous and excited, which is why i can't sleep and on here instead of course LOL
Good luck! !!

I'm almost there!!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I'm reading everything I can and going to support groups and just soaking up everything I possibly can. Any last minute advice I should know about? I'm prepared for the liquid stage but not quite for the puréed stage. I have my chewable vitamins and all my Protein Shakes and Protein Powder. Also, I was reading the Big Book on VSG and it says my goal weight should be much smaller than what I was thinking was realistic for me anyone else have opinions on this?

Thanks everyone! So excited! Good luck to you guys too

I'm right behind you. My surgery is scheduled for October 28. I keep alternating between dread and excitement. I keep going over my lists and supplies to make sure I haven't overlooked anything. I'm so ready to get this done.

Good luck hon have a safe and easy recovery

Best of luck!
The best advice I can give you is to follow your surgeon's instructions, do everything you are asked to do, even if you think you can't, and be gentle with yourself.
Walk as soon as you are able, and sip, sip, sip once you are cleared for liquids.
The sooner you can get in all of your Protein and fluids, the better you will feel.

You should calculate your BMI, it should be between 18.5 and 24.5 to be considered at a normal healthy weight. Any more than that and you are overweight. I'm shooting for a BMI of 21.5 or for me at 5'4" 125lbs. That weight puts me smack dab on the middle of normal.

Good luck and God bless!

The last few days are really hard. My surgery is Monday 10/26 and I just want to skip the weekend and be done. Best of luck to you. All the hoops we've jumped through will be worth it!

I just got this book a few days ago and I'm having surgery on Tuesday. So far it's very very informative and I can't read fast enough! Thank you Alex for making this journey a bit easier!