mrsg-boat

Have you found the NZ Facebook groups?

I am also in NZ, I'm down for 4th July
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I'm having mine 14 June. Getting very real now. I look at it as its only as good as I put into it. This is the rest of my life, not just a short term thing and it's a very big commitment. I've spent 25 years dieting to be healthier and smaller, I want the next 25 to be about living my life to its fullest. I too am being very private. I have one particular friend I know is going to judge me AND drop me when I am no longer the fat friend in the group. I just don't need people's negativity to affect my mindset. I'm nervous but excited too - but glad I've made this decision.

Hi, I'm in NZ too. surgery in 2 weeks

Hi, I'm in NZ too. surgery in 2 weeks

I'm having mine 14 June. Getting very real now. I look at it as its only as good as I put into it. This is the rest of my life, not just a short term thing and it's a very big commitment. I've spent 25 years dieting to be healthier and smaller, I want the next 25 to be about living my life to its fullest. I too am being very private. I have one particular friend I know is going to judge me AND drop me when I am no longer the fat friend in the group. I just don't need people's negativity to affect my mindset. I'm nervous but excited too - but glad I've made this decision.

My RNY is June 14th, 3 days after my birthday! I'll be on my pre-op diet then but I've been following a similar diet for the past month so it's not such a shock. I can Celebrate next birthday when I'm healthier! I'm freaking out about getting my Protein and Water in post op. But I'm a bit of a planner so the unknown scares me. Nothing else is phasing me. I'm so excited !!

I just actually laughed out loud at this ^^

oooooo. I'd have said - I bet I'm less likely to hurt myself being fat than you are to hurt yourself being stupid!

You are a woman of exquisite, discerning taste and wit.

My RNY is June 14th, 3 days after my birthday! I'll be on my pre-op diet then but I've been following a similar diet for the past month so it's not such a shock. I can Celebrate next birthday when I'm healthier! I'm freaking out about getting my Protein and Water in post op. But I'm a bit of a planner so the unknown scares me. Nothing else is phasing me. I'm so excited !!

Omg, me too! I'm such a preparer and am searching everything to prepare myself as much as possible. I'm trying to implement eating and drinking habits (small bites, chew well, don't drink at meal time) now but it's not going as well as planned. (Sigh)Rochester NY?

My RNY is June 14th, 3 days after my birthday! I'll be on my pre-op diet then but I've been following a similar diet for the past month so it's not such a shock. I can Celebrate next birthday when I'm healthier! I'm freaking out about getting my Protein and Water in post op. But I'm a bit of a planner so the unknown scares me. Nothing else is phasing me. I'm so excited !!

New Zealand!

For this very reasons this is why I prefer to keep my choice to myself. If anyone has not been struggling a lifetime, they will not understand. It is a different struggle than someone who merely put on weight after being slim during their life. I have dealt with weight since I was 6 months old. Unfortunately overfed as a kid, poor genetics and how I was raised set me up for a major struggle. To that point I think WLS will be a tool but I anticipate I will still struggle. It will hopefully take away the hunger part which can make it more doable for me.

Did you all cut your intake of food a few weeks before your proceedure or eat the same until the last week? I cut 3 months before my surgery and did a green juice day before my flush day. I was empty and have had no hunger since. A lot has to do with mental preparation. My brain was screaming for mexican food 2 days before surgery. I'm glad i told it to shut it lol. This is our second chance. A new way of life, the pain will go
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I'm very interested in this subject. I am having bypass surgery in June and have decided not to tell many people (just a VERY trusted few). A) I don't want the judgement of those who dont understand or agree with WLS - actually I don't care if they don't, as it isn't them having it done B ) I would find it easier to tell people its none of their business than explain it C) I have one friend in particular I know will not cope with me losing weight, let alone that I have paid for surgery. Has anyone else lost friends over this subject?

I just choked on my Water reading this! Lmao.

I was a 42 or 44D. I'm now a 34 Long.

My surgery is next month and I am also being so selective who I tell. As you say generally the opinions are either not fully informed or based on a person they heard of , know, saw on Facebook once ... and regardless it's not them having it so it's not really up to them to comment. I have been warned of losing friends over losing weight, and don't want the added stigma of negative opinion on this tool I have chosen. Go us! We are willing to take this risk to improve our lives and futures !!
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Hi everyone hope you are all in good health.
This made me laugh so hard today I wanted to share it with you all.
I was sitting on the toilet today and noticed my thighs were not completely hugging over the toilet seat, lol I couldn't stop laughing I was so happy to see how much inches I have lost.
Share your funniest NSV if you can would love to read them..
Thxs

Ditto @@mrsg-boat
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My Surgery date is 14 June and waiting to hear about pre-op appointments. I've found changing my diet already has been quite easy. I'm not worried about the actual surgery, just about the right amount of Protein and Water getting in post op. That does kinda freak me out. Fingers crossed.