ecoreen94

I'm in Brooklyn, having mine November 30th
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Thank you so much. I really needed this today!! Yesterday I spent the day crying in school because I still wasn't sure. But now I'm only two weeks away from surgery and I think this is what I should be doing. I know I want a healthier lifestyle but this would be my first major surgery. I guess it is scary because I've always hear why would someone do that to themselves. Thank you so much. This was truly an amazing journey and now look forward to become a part of the "loser bench"
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Just yourself I brought everything from phone to coloring books and used nothing and I was in the hospital for a week. Everything is going to go smoothly for you so you'll be out of there so soon!!
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I'm November 30th too!!
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November 30 I start my liquid diet. My surgery is set for Dec 7. Good luck
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I'm November 30th too!!
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Do they have a number for you to call? Maybe they are busy.. I'll say give it maybe a couple of more days depending on how you long you have waited so far. Make sure you read reviews on every doctor or center.
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First off, you are making the right choice to take control of your health. You will be able to eat what you want down the road. The choices that you make will dictate your success. food funerals are up to you. I had a last meal that I wasn't sure how long it would be before I could do again. The meal was angels blanco, shrimp wrapped in bacon with a cream sauce. The Beans and rice went to my dog. I've had that meal since then and the difference now is that I ask for the sauce one the side and now the meal lasts 3 days. That meal follows the rules of Protein first and I have such a small amount of the sauce that I can't see it being and issue.

Thank you so much. I really needed this today!! Yesterday I spent the day crying in school because I still wasn't sure. But now I'm only two weeks away from surgery and I think this is what I should be doing. I know I want a healthier lifestyle but this would be my first major surgery. I guess it is scary because I've always hear why would someone do that to themselves. Thank you so much. This was truly an amazing journey and now look forward to become a part of the "loser bench"
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I'm a little late to this party, but I do believe in the prophetic and waiting on answers, etc. Let me ask you this. If your gall bladder, or appendix, etc. were giving you trouble would you wait for a 'sign' or 'answer' to seek medical help and have it surgically remedied? I questioned having the sleeve surgery in the beginning too. And then I thought to myself, I trust medical professionals in other areas to take the knowledge that God has placed in them to 'fix' me, so why wouldnt I trust them to 'repair' my stomach and do something that can make me a healthier person? I have ZERO regrets in that decision! ZERO! I hope that you have decided to pursue the necessary steps to a healthier you, whether they involved surgery, lifestyle or whatever avenue you felt lead to pursue! God Bless!

Just kind of want to know what I can and can't have. My surgeons office only gave me a meal plan day and I'm kind of one to want to follow it completely to the tea, but it's impossible right now because most of the things I can't get until this weekend. I've been pretty much refuse to eat which I know is not the smartest. But the office is close so I can't call and I just don't know what to do!!
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Just found this thread and am happy I did. I would love to join this.
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im two months in so I'm looking at at possible December date. I'm just excited to be doing this!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! Just wanted to give an update. Called my surgeon, went to see him..he did say I was very swollen, more so than usual. Wasn't exactly sure why. Said my surgery was as simple as any other. No major movements that was needed, no excess tugging, etc. so he did some scans, checked once more for a leak (just as a precautionary) more blood work, listened and looked and everything seemed fine. Told me to rest easy for a couple days, ice my tummy and gave me a binder. Things have only went up from there. I'm doing much better, and am up walking around a lot easier now! I actually was able to pick my daughter up from Kindergarten today and that made my day! She immediately said "Mommy! Are you all better!?" So thankfully I'm getting there! My husband is very supportive, very helpful, does everything he can to help and even tries not to eat around me as he feels guilty for eating! Poor guy. He goes back to work in the morning but I still have my awesome mamma to help me around the house with my 5 y.o. And 3 y.o. (Praise Jesus!) haha. So thanks again for every ones suggestions. I'm glad I went before something major happened! Oh, and when I went to the doctor, I weighed in at 320! 35 lbs down from my HW and 20 lbs down from surgery date! Woo!
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I like the ready made premier Protein and the GNC lean shake!! Yummy! Your taste may change after surgery I've opted in get GENEPRO after surgery which is unflavored.
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Can you use the Fitbit flex for sleeping patterns?
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I like the ready made premier Protein and the GNC lean shake!! Yummy! Your taste may change after surgery I've opted in get GENEPRO after surgery which is unflavored.
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Welcome Deja!! I'm around your age (22) I wish I did the surgery when I first inquired about it 2 years ago! But my family was against still are but I don't care anymore!
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im two months in so I'm looking at at possible December date. I'm just excited to be doing this!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Just found this thread and am happy I did. I would love to join this.
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Go girl! I went back to school in January and today is my last day of the first semester and I'm happy to day I will be getting an A in all my classes!! You can do it and succeed. Even while working. ( I'm a full time student and employee)
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As many of you know I'm very new to this and already it has been super frustrating! Monday I had a doctor refer me to the center that was not very professional and the surgeon had many bad review on many different sites! ( I'm so glad I research EVERYTHING before I commit to anything!) Since then I have been calling many centers, looking up many surgeons and finally called one and set up an appointment for the 17th of May. I'm super happy especially since I was getting very discouraged!
How long did it take you to find your Bariatrics center?
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Or am I pushing it? I have been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember but it has been almost a year since I was told that I'm going to lose the weight (prophecy.) I'm actively researching WLS and am praying asking if this is what i should be doing and my appointment with my PCP is in 2 days. I haven't really gotten an answer but I want to be correct in my decisions.
What should I do?
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I just don't see how my researching is an answer. Sure waiting for an obvious sign can happen but may not. But I just don't want to go through this and have to hear later that I did it alone. Of course that has a lot to do with the way I look at the Lord. I'm going of course to my appointment and I guess I'll see what happens. Maybe I should go elsewhere for my answers...
Thanks anyway guys!
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I mean she wasn't very familiar with centers to refer me to because the one she gave (which she googled) had really bad reviews. Plus she told me I should do a program which I guess I wouldn't be opposed to since there a 6 month waiting period. But I found a better Bariatric Center and will call them tomorrow because I missed their call today. ( which they call me within 20 minutes of my inquiry) it's looking good right now
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