Candygyrl

Hey guys i had surgery Fri. 7/1. I'll be going home today hopefully. I did cheat. Although I didn't go crazy, had frozen yogurt on a waffle cone on Wednesday. I also had 2 slices of pizza the night before surgery. Although I had nothing else to eat or drink the whole day Until just before my cutoff time 10pm. Had procedure around 1030 am. There was no issue. No questions about what I ate. My surgery went well. So i wouldn't worry about it too much. Just be very mindful.

Hey guys i had surgery Fri. 7/1. I'll be going home today hopefully. I did cheat. Although I didn't go crazy, had frozen yogurt on a waffle cone on Wednesday. I also had 2 slices of pizza the night before surgery. Although I had nothing else to eat or drink the whole day Until just before my cutoff time 10pm. Had procedure around 1030 am. There was no issue. No questions about what I ate. My surgery went well. So i wouldn't worry about it too much. Just be very mindful.

Well I'm blessed not to have any pain, I can cross my legs, so forth and so on.
I was denied however 2 rides at cedar point due to the lap belt not fitting. Quite embarrassing especially in front of my kids.
I dress well but... I'm looking forward to not having to shop in the plus size section.
Wearing the size 8 shoe that I was accustomed to before the weight gain put me into a 10.
The 20 year class reunion cruise I'm booked for in May 2017. I'm 36. Most people who don't know me think I'm late 20's early 30s. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I'm hoping to de-AGE by at least 10 years.
Not feeling so insecure in pictures. I will do a photo shoot once I reach goal weight.
I could go on and on but those are a few on the top of my list.

July 1st! I have started my pre op diet officially today!

Girl Bye! I couldn't get my pinky toe into an extra small. So if you are able to rock it then you better believe it! I've heard people having trouble shopping to their true size. Still buying larger. Congrats! Hoping to get there one day!

@@2tired2befat lol! I'm not surprised. You have the ones who don't understand weight struggles. Then you have the ones that are comfortable being overweight and thinks you should too. Then you have the ones that are straight up dramatic and freaks out over everything. My Mom and I are pretty close I mean we have our share of differences but She knows my struggle. She too has struggled much longer than I. Shes been overweight pretty much all of her life with some yo yo dieting successes and fails. My struggle came later. Around 28 then I was diagnosed with PCOS. Ever Since I've lost and regained (+5) each time the same 50 lbs. +5 turned into another 35-40 lbs on top of the original 50 and now you have the makings of somones heading to their episode of TLC's my 600lb life. In fact I will admit she was a little salty that I did not include her in my initial decision so that she could've completed the journey with me. Cause again she now wants to do it. I told her she can watch me and decide if she really wants to go through it cause this is no split second decision.
I want to tell others. Other family members, friends, coworkers but I knew they would give me that whole "Really??? I mean do you really need to go so extreme???" I don't need to defend my reasons. I'll be happy to share once they begin to notice my transformation and ask me what I'm doing. Until then... I'm doing it for me.

@@2tired2befat lol! I'm not surprised. You have the ones who don't understand weight struggles. Then you have the ones that are comfortable being overweight and thinks you should too. Then you have the ones that are straight up dramatic and freaks out over everything. My Mom and I are pretty close I mean we have our share of differences but She knows my struggle. She too has struggled much longer than I. Shes been overweight pretty much all of her life with some yo yo dieting successes and fails. My struggle came later. Around 28 then I was diagnosed with PCOS. Ever Since I've lost and regained (+5) each time the same 50 lbs. +5 turned into another 35-40 lbs on top of the original 50 and now you have the makings of somones heading to their episode of TLC's my 600lb life. In fact I will admit she was a little salty that I did not include her in my initial decision so that she could've completed the journey with me. Cause again she now wants to do it. I told her she can watch me and decide if she really wants to go through it cause this is no split second decision.
I want to tell others. Other family members, friends, coworkers but I knew they would give me that whole "Really??? I mean do you really need to go so extreme???" I don't need to defend my reasons. I'll be happy to share once they begin to notice my transformation and ask me what I'm doing. Until then... I'm doing it for me.

Well I'm blessed not to have any pain, I can cross my legs, so forth and so on.
I was denied however 2 rides at cedar point due to the lap belt not fitting. Quite embarrassing especially in front of my kids.
I dress well but... I'm looking forward to not having to shop in the plus size section.
Wearing the size 8 shoe that I was accustomed to before the weight gain put me into a 10.
The 20 year class reunion cruise I'm booked for in May 2017. I'm 36. Most people who don't know me think I'm late 20's early 30s. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I'm hoping to de-AGE by at least 10 years.
Not feeling so insecure in pictures. I will do a photo shoot once I reach goal weight.
I could go on and on but those are a few on the top of my list.

Well I'm blessed not to have any pain, I can cross my legs, so forth and so on.
I was denied however 2 rides at cedar point due to the lap belt not fitting. Quite embarrassing especially in front of my kids.
I dress well but... I'm looking forward to not having to shop in the plus size section.
Wearing the size 8 shoe that I was accustomed to before the weight gain put me into a 10.
The 20 year class reunion cruise I'm booked for in May 2017. I'm 36. Most people who don't know me think I'm late 20's early 30s. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I'm hoping to de-AGE by at least 10 years.
Not feeling so insecure in pictures. I will do a photo shoot once I reach goal weight.
I could go on and on but those are a few on the top of my list.

Only told my mom, hubby and 2 children 11,15. I'm not even telling anyone I'm leaving for 2 weeks. I just contacted my Short Term Disability group to get that in order. If asked? I'm going on vacay for I'll be back in 10 days. Just taking time off to spend with my kids since their out of school now. I walk, try to eat healthy, when they see me lose weight... all my hard work is paying off.

Only told my mom, hubby and 2 children 11,15. I'm not even telling anyone I'm leaving for 2 weeks. I just contacted my Short Term Disability group to get that in order. If asked? I'm going on vacay for I'll be back in 10 days. Just taking time off to spend with my kids since their out of school now. I walk, try to eat healthy, when they see me lose weight... all my hard work is paying off.

@@2tired2befat lol! I'm not surprised. You have the ones who don't understand weight struggles. Then you have the ones that are comfortable being overweight and thinks you should too. Then you have the ones that are straight up dramatic and freaks out over everything. My Mom and I are pretty close I mean we have our share of differences but She knows my struggle. She too has struggled much longer than I. Shes been overweight pretty much all of her life with some yo yo dieting successes and fails. My struggle came later. Around 28 then I was diagnosed with PCOS. Ever Since I've lost and regained (+5) each time the same 50 lbs. +5 turned into another 35-40 lbs on top of the original 50 and now you have the makings of somones heading to their episode of TLC's my 600lb life. In fact I will admit she was a little salty that I did not include her in my initial decision so that she could've completed the journey with me. Cause again she now wants to do it. I told her she can watch me and decide if she really wants to go through it cause this is no split second decision.
I want to tell others. Other family members, friends, coworkers but I knew they would give me that whole "Really??? I mean do you really need to go so extreme???" I don't need to defend my reasons. I'll be happy to share once they begin to notice my transformation and ask me what I'm doing. Until then... I'm doing it for me.

I've only told my mother and husband. They've both been very supportive. I am truly blessed. I had made a decision to have the surgery 3 years ago after many failed attempts and struggles with PCOS.
I told myself if I can't do it within the next 2 years I will accept defeat and have the surgery. Here I am. Surgery date is 7/1.
Do it for you. You dont owe anything to anyone but yourself. Their support may come later but don't let this waiver your decision. Surgery is a scary word and what some see as an extreme measure to take so just give her some time. I took my mom to the informational session and with us both being RN's it made complete sense. She even wants to do it now!

My mom actually encouraged me to look into it, so I did. When I told her I scheduled it, in Mexico, she just about had a full blown panic attack. Then went on to tell me she dosnt understand why I'm so big, I didn't get the fat gene from her. There's only been a few times I wanted to slap that ol gal, and that was one of them. I finally talked her down off the ledge of crazy town. It's your life, your choice to make.

I've only told my mother and husband. They've both been very supportive. I am truly blessed. I had made a decision to have the surgery 3 years ago after many failed attempts and struggles with PCOS.
I told myself if I can't do it within the next 2 years I will accept defeat and have the surgery. Here I am. Surgery date is 7/1.
Do it for you. You dont owe anything to anyone but yourself. Their support may come later but don't let this waiver your decision. Surgery is a scary word and what some see as an extreme measure to take so just give her some time. I took my mom to the informational session and with us both being RN's it made complete sense. She even wants to do it now!

I've only told my mother and husband. They've both been very supportive. I am truly blessed. I had made a decision to have the surgery 3 years ago after many failed attempts and struggles with PCOS.
I told myself if I can't do it within the next 2 years I will accept defeat and have the surgery. Here I am. Surgery date is 7/1.
Do it for you. You dont owe anything to anyone but yourself. Their support may come later but don't let this waiver your decision. Surgery is a scary word and what some see as an extreme measure to take so just give her some time. I took my mom to the informational session and with us both being RN's it made complete sense. She even wants to do it now!

I've been stocking up at work as well. Items I have both at home and work are:
Protein powder (just at home as I'll make what I need at home and bring with me)
Protein 2 o Water
Bone broth
Premier Protein shakes (As of today I can't drink them because I'm on a clear liquid diet but will be able to drink them 2 weeks post-op)
Tried to make homemade Jello last weekend but it turned out horrible. Probably the juice I used. If my 2nd attempt fails I'll have to go buy some sf Jello from the store. I am trying to avoid aspartame and stuff like it but will have to cave if I can't get my own concoction right.
Will probably attempt to make protein popsicles too...or at least sf ones.

The most important thing to plan for is what to do when you feel hungry. Plan on how to distract yourself and work out a plan for head hunger.
The food you stock up on doesn't matter that much, the games your mind plays on you are the real challenge.

I started getting ready for my pre-op liquid diet. I purchased sugar free Jello, Water, and crystal light. I am soooo ready for this and hoping the days hurry. I am going to claim it, I am going to do well.
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Hi, I am scheduled for July 1st! I can't wait nervous but Independence Day for us all!!
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