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Hey all you beautiful people! I am, hopefully, just a few weeks away from my surgery. So happy to see that the Christian thread on here is active!

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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Not to sure my girls are older.. Especially one that's clingy. Will your husband be able to take some time off? At least for the first 4 days? I healed rapidlyso I was up and around after at least 4 days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctors goal, yes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome!! Good to hear that you are complication free. Yes, that's happen to me to I was up and down, one minute I was energetic the next I was so tired. That won't change for awhile. I'm doing good, I'm 7 months out. And the biggest hurdle for me avoiding grazing. I've managed to do it on most days but some days I feel like I don't get enough Protein. I'm at a set number and trying to maintain sometimes I'm at the number then I might go under its a bounce between a few pounds. I didn't have a purée diet just the liquid. Also exercise is easier now I just have to eat more calories something I never thought I would say!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yea I haven't been under 200 in a long time. It's been a long battle with my weight, I feel like I'm finally winning! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@lachellove Oddly enough, they haven't given me one yet. I did mess around with a website calculation that said I should expect to be around 197 but that's a little too close to the 200 lb mark for me so I believe God for more. Although I don't have that a number, I want nothing to do with being over 200 lbs. I know I'll really feel good once I can break past that number. I've been overweight since I was 8 years old and at 200 lb by the time I reached 8th grade. That's one wall I have to break down!

That's great. Keep me posted on your progress. I'm about 7 months out.. It has been great. My doctor gave me a goal which I didn't mind .. It didn't mean much long as I wasn't gaining. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You were so blessed to have a Christian doctor, lighteningbug! I can't think of anything more comforting than having a surgeon that prays about the surgery before taking your life in his hands. That's wonderful! Unfortunately, I don't get to pick my surgeon. Maybe I should start praying now for a good one like yours...

I am day 3 post op and doing great at home, off all pain meds and getting in all my protein and walking-totally excited! I am new to this group and when I got home from the hospital I really felt compelled to share my patient /doctor story in case there was anyone who was still undecided or still looking for the right doctor. I am a Christian. My faith was not anything that came up or was discussed in my two pre op appointments between me and the doctor.
I was excited but admittedly, also a little nervous the morning of my surgery. The power had gone out and my surgery was being delayed until the hospital could figure out why the city of Dallas was in blackout in that area. I almost changed my mind right then and there and can definitely say I had more than a few nerves as I had 2 additional hours waiting in the lobby in the dark until my turn. Too much time to sit and think about it on an empty stomach and kind of a restless night! Anyway, long story getting shorter , lights came on and they whisked me away to weigh me and put me in my pre op gown.
Less than 5 minutes before procedure was supposed to start, Doctor Davidson walked in, sat down beside my bed and asked if it would be alright for us to pray together before the surgery. I said I would love to. He took my hand in both of his and thanked God for so many blessings we see in our daily lives and most importantly for sacrificing Himself on the cross to save us. He asked God for His guidance as he performed the procedure and we prayed for comfort and peace for my husband and children awaiting with hope of a speedy recovery. I was for the very first time at complete peace with my decision to have this surgery. Just knowing that my doctor had such a genuine and real relationship with the Lord and somehow knew what a big decision this is for each of us.
Anesthesia came back right after and not a jitter in sight. One of the anesthesiologists commented that Dr. Davidson patients are always so relaxed and always have a smile even before "we get here" because he is the only doctor that prays with his patients before every procedure. If you are looking for a good Christian doc, he is the one for you!
His front office girl had also asked me the week prior when my surgery date was on my way out of my pre op visit. She said "I just jotted you down in my prayer book and will wake up early to pray again that morning for you." I thanked her for her support and then she asked if I would also pray for her when her surgery date came up the following month. I love this doctor and his strong conviction in the power of prayer. It just seems as if he has surrounded himself with so many believers and does not hesitate to share his personal faith-I LOVE this doctor! I can truly say I have never felt such comfort swell over me at one time! He also explains how the human body works in the pre op classes as "how God made us in His infinite knowledge" etc. If you are seeking comfort in any way and just need the reassurance, this guy (and his office staff) is awesome! He is head of Bariatrics at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, the Bariatric Surgery Center with long time excellence rating and tons of vsg experience.

I am down 38lbs since my surgery on april 17th!

Weight loss surgery is hard work, and being in a time crunch can be another challenge. After weight loss surgery, you may need to spend extra time planning meals, preparing your food, and working out. That time can become a barrier to success
So how can you fit weight loss into your already-packed life? We have a few tips that can help you save precious minutes here and there.


Serve one meal per family.
Do you regularly make your family one meal and make yourself another? You’re doubling the time you spend cooking. You’re also showing your family that healthy eating is something that only YOU do, not something “normal.”
Save time and make the healthy eating bandwagon more welcoming by planning to serve one basic meal at each family dinner. You can always alter it to make it a little lower calorie for yourself, or to add some of the treats that your family loves but that are off-limits for you.
Take a spaghetti dinner, for example. You can skip the pasta but serve it to everyone else, while making lean ground turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with a side of veggies that you and everyone can enjoy. If you’re craving noodles, use some low-carb ones or make zucchini noodles. Then, if your family wants, offer extras such as parmesan cheese and garlic bread. It’s no extra work for you, and everyone gets what they want…while they get some good nutrients in them, too.
Use meal helpers – the healthy ones.
We’re not talking about boxes of rice or pasta helpers or family-sized frozen mac and cheese or pizza. We’re talking about healthy meal helpers, such as already-marinated chicken breast, pre-cut salad and veggies, and rotisserie chicken. They’re nutritious, and they save time.
You can also stockpile instant high-protein meals for anytime. BariatricPal has tons of hot and cold breakfasts and lunch and dinner choices that are ready in minutes and designed for weight loss surgery patients. Choose them for breakfast or lunch at work, for a quick dinner, or when you just feel like a great-tasting entrée without needing to cook.
Multi-task when appropriate.
We’re not fans of multi-tasking when it comes to focusing. In fact, multi-tasking can actually be one of the biggest time-wasters of your day since it takes so much time to switch your attention from one task to another. But in its place, multi-tasking can be a brilliant time-saving move.
Doubling up on family time and chores is one of the most sensible ways to multi-task. You’ll get to spend more time with your family, while making chores more pleasant and saving time. Take your children with you to the supermarket (bonus: they can learn to read food labels!), and work on household chores together. Cleaning the house is a lot more fun when it’s a family activity, and it’ll teach good habits and responsibility.
Multi-tasking can also be a great way to fit more exercise into your life, since one of the biggest excuses for not getting active is lack of time. Walk them to and from school while you chat about their days. Walk laps, doing jumping jacks and squats, or even help out the coach and run drills with the kids if you’re watching your children’s sports practice. Encourage your children to play outside, and make it fun for them by being right there with them. Walk on a treadmill, use an exercise bike, or march in place while watching TV or during commercial breaks.
Make movement part of life.
Did you know moving for even a minute at a time can give you tons of benefits? There are plenty of ways to add in activity without taking an extra second of your time. You can try different games with yourself to see which works for you. You might decide to stand up every time you send a text message or check your phone, or remind yourself to walk around your office whenever you’re on the phone.
Now, we’re not saying to quit your gym membership or give up on your regular workouts. Just know that every little bit counts, and getting in a few minutes here and there can keep your metabolism going and help you think more clearly…so you can make better food choices.
Plan ahead to save time.
Sometimes it’s hard to set aside a few minutes to plan the week’s meals, recipes, and grocery shopping, but it saves time overall. You’ll be able to zip through the grocery store and get meals on the table faster when you already know exactly what you’re making. Planning ahead can even let you plan for leftovers, so you don’t have to cook another meal just yet.
You already know that sustainability is the key to long-term weight loss surgery success. The more you can fit your healthy weight loss surgery habits into your regular life, the easier it’ll be to keep up those good habits. They don’t need to take up much time as long as you plan them carefully.