ChristineAnn

Hi everyone! I'm Christine. I've just found this forum, having just received my surgery date of September 20. It still doesn't seem real. I have only told 3 people about my upcoming surgery. Looking forward to my first pre-op appointment on 8/16 and getting to know all of you.

It's probably not unlike being in a bad relationship/job/situation, that we keep clinging to because it's what we know, because sometimes even what you know is wrong/bad for you, is still easier to continue than the unknown. There is definately a LOT of mental work that needs to happen to be successful with WLS. Yes, you will be eating real food (which should be just that, REAL food) at some point in your recovery and beyond. I'm 10 weeks post op RNY, and discovering that while I didn't consider myself so much of a food addict prior to surgery, what it does force you to realize is the importance of food in our lives. We turn to food in celebration, misery, anxiousness, socialization, stress, tradition, etc. But the mental work of reestablishing and redefining how you use and view food, basically your relationship with it, must be done for the surgery to do what it is supposed to do for you. I recently explained to my husband it feels almost the equivalent of a breakup in a relationship, so be prepared for some feelings of sadness. But focus on the benefits of the new relationship you are beginning with food, and find new outlets for dealing with the above emotions and situations I mentioned, and you will find yourself in a new, wonderful life, far removed from the one you knew before surgery. None of it is easy, but one day at a time.
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Hi. I'm excited also. I have a surgery date scheduled for 9/20. I know this is not going to be easy so I wanted to join a support group where there are people going to have the surgery around the same time so I'm glad I found one.
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9/20!
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Mine prescribed 5000 units per day, both before and after. My level was 20.
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Last diet visit: September 3rd.
Class: October 5th.
And then everything is being submitted.
I have united healthcare, and have heard the process moves quickly. But knowing me I will be calling... A LOT! I also know that there's not a weight requirement (restriction?) so I should be okay with that.
I started thinking about WLS a little over a year ago, but never followed through because my insurance didn't cover it. But to be at this point seems so surreal...
I'm 22 years old and weigh 400 pounds. I've never said that to anybody but close family before. I am a single mommy to 2 year old twin girls, who are absolutely positively my "Why". I've always and I mean ALWAYS been the "bigger girl" and would honestly attach myself to anybody who actually showed interest in me. When I was younger being bigger phased me, but eventually I got used to it, and continued to gain confidence in myself. Regardless of my weight, I was/am a good person.
But I'm finally going to gain control of my own life. I'm so so so excited. Bring on October, bring on this 3 week liquid diet! Bring it on. Because nothing... And I mean NOTHING will hold me back from my future any longer!
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9/20!
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Hi everyone! I'm Christine. I've just found this forum, having just received my surgery date of September 20. It still doesn't seem real. I have only told 3 people about my upcoming surgery. Looking forward to my first pre-op appointment on 8/16 and getting to know all of you.

9/20!
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Just an FYI for anyone doing the liquid diet or getting ready to start with it.... I went to costco last night and got three of the 18 packs of the premier Protein shakes. They were on sale for 18.99, which equals roughly $1.05 a shake! They are pretty tasty and i like not having to mix the powder up. My nutritionist approved them because they are five carbs or less (theyre exactly five carbs) and 160 calories a shake. Just thought Id share in case anyone else wanted to try them out...the coupon ends on 8/28, they are normally 24.99 a pack at costco and about $7.50 for a 4 pack at Walmart.

Hi everyone! I'm Christine. I've just found this forum, having just received my surgery date of September 20. It still doesn't seem real. I have only told 3 people about my upcoming surgery. Looking forward to my first pre-op appointment on 8/16 and getting to know all of you.