Hretan01

I'm pre-surgery (with a date set 9/20) and I tracked what I was eating for a week just to see my typical amount of Protein in a day. I found that I was only taking in about 20g! I added a morning Protein shake thinking I'd just start a habit a little early, and what do you know .. I lost 8 pounds in 3 weeks! I guess we all need to do what it takes to get it in, no matter how good (or awful) it might taste Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm excited to see how you feel, eat & drink when you're home. I hope it goes well for you! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went to the information meeting a couple months ago, then the psych evaluation, then the nutritional thing by phone for 15 minutes. That all took a about 6 weeks. Then it all was submitted to BCBS of IL, that took a month for the letter of approval to get to the dr. I was SO impatient and worried that I wouldn't get approved since I have nothing wrong with me as a result of being a little heavy. Approved though! I needed no supervised diet or anything. The downside is the surgery was scheduled for Sept. 20th and that feels like forever! I just want to get it done. In the meanwhile, I'm trying to drop some weight like the nutritionist advised. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I know roughly 6 people who have been through this. All of them are happy and eating just fine, I hardly notice their eating habits at get togethers. They might eat slower, but I'd never notice it if I didn't know about their surgery. They fit right in with everybody else. Try to think about the success rate! Be positive. I did get one tip from a friend who had a gastric bypass. She said the ones who have all the troubles tend to be the ones who don't follow the doctors orders precisely. She says do everything as instructed. I fully intend too! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys (and gals). I'm work in Human Resources so I don't want to take much time off. My employees need me :-) Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Be careful what type of Protein powder you choose also, many contain heavy metals in them. Do your research. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

How long were most of you in the hospital for? I've read some people have just one over night stay, some have had 4 days in.. What can I expect? I'm only taking 2 weeks off work, that better be enough Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yup, it's good to plan ahead. I went through a sinus surgery in March and afterwards I didn't eat for 5 days! Just Water, because my teeth hurt (that is an awful surgery!) Anyway, I remember getting out of bed one day and walking to the bathroom, I almost passed out. I lost my balance and clung to the wall for a minute to recoup. Like you, I am cleaning out my cupboards and buying special foods early so I have things in the house prepared or easily put together for me. This includes small containers (1/2 cup) for packing lunch or freezing leftovers. I'm not going to let that happen this time, I feel like I got this. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Here's the stats: Weight at the info presentation, 223 lbs. Now? I think less, but I don't know. I don't own a scale. Testing is 9/6, surgery is 9/20. This will be my 7th major surgery in my life, so I'm a pro. Not too worried at all. Overall, I'm pretty healthy. The doctor can't find anything wrong with me. No diabetes, no high blood pressure, no sleep apnea, not even high cholesterol. I DO have a bad back though and losing weight will help with pain (car accident -I flew out back window when it flipped end over end). I'm approved through BCBSIL. All will be covered, as I have met my deductible already this year. I had a lumpectomy in Jan. and surgery on my septum in March (that was awful!!). I feel good about doing this overall, I have no qualms about following instruction. I like Water and drink it all day anyway. How did I get to 223? I'm over 40, have a sedentary job, plus a hysterectomy. Ugh. Over the last 6 years, the weight just slowly piled up. Right now, I'm excited and anxious to get this done! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You just need to quit eating sweets. That includes all "fake" sugar too. It only takes a week or two and then you're home free! Sugar is like a drug, the more you consume, the more you want it. It's highly addicting. I kicked that habit quite a while ago, along with caffeine and alcohol. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm going in on the 6th for testing and 9/20 for surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App