Jane1979

Hi all! I am set for very first appointment Sep 9. I was wondering if anyone experienced losing weight in your feet. I'm not talking about the length of your foot. I mean the width and the tops. Mines are so fat on top that I can not even wear sneakers let alone real shoes. I've been stuck in crappy flip flops for a few years now. Family seems to think its Water. But who retains water for 3 years!? I will attach a pic so you can see what I mean. WARNING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO MAY CAUSE GASPS, fainting and vomiting. Ps. I know, I need a pedicure. But arthritis pain has been very bad the past few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Inner Surfer Girl food scale. Good idea! I'm so thankful for all of you. This is giving me a chance to gather all these things before hand so I am not overwhelmed once the process actually starts. I'm viewing this the same way I prepped for having the kiddos. I need lots of stuff lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@#9grammy never knew these exist! Thank you for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@AvaFern I'm a big fan of flavor. So I really like your approach. I've actually screen shot the stuff you listed so I don't forget. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@AvaFern congratulations keeping the weight off! When you say mix, I assume you mean in a blender (another item I need) I have seen so many mixed reviews on the ready made shakes. I guess it's simply trial and error. Or in this case, hold it down or puke it up lol. Looking at your menu, I am really looking forward to being able to eat so little and be full. I'm like a bottomless pit example: yesterday hubby and son left for a over night golf trip. I ordered a thin crust pizza and within 6 hrs managed to eat the whole damn thing. I try telling my self I'm full and not to eat. But I break down and eat anyway. I can't wait to have this done. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Inner Surfer Girl omg so much info! Thank you!!! I'm going to start requesting the samples Monday. Start stock piling. Actual food bill doesn't bother me. I have a rather small family. Just me hubby and a picky teen son. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@OutsideMatchInside thank you for all the info. Think I will be mooching off my cousins SAMs club lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'd like to thank you all for your advice and experience. Far to many of you to try and tag. After reading all your posts and talking to hubby, I decided that even if coffee is a no go, I am still moving forward with this surgery. My knees and back are getting worst as each day passes. I'm only 37! I see 80 year olds get around better than me! And yeah, it pisses me off that I allowed myself to get to this point. I have a plan for the smoking... Vape with no nicotine. The chocolate cravings won't be an issue because the Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors. Now the biggest issue is..... Waiting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi @@tiffanyt I have not even met with my surgeon yet. But I wanted to ask, if you don't mind, you said you went from band to sleeve. Why? My family is suggesting band, but I think I may be better suited for sleeve. Was you not getting the results you needed? Or a complication?... And OMG! 100 lbs is amazing!!!! Keep up the great work. I'm sure the scale will catch up soon. Wish I had advice for you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Happy Saturday everyone! So, my insurance is going to be covering the surgery (once approved) and now I'm sitting here wondering what the grocery shopping bill will be like for me. What is the average epic that you all spend on necessities for this surgery? Protein shakes, Vitamins Etc. I know this kind of seems like an odd question, but I don't want to going to sticker shock right after surgery LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Dub your post is now my all time favorite. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Dub awesome! I pray you NEVER have a problem Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@TWW200 maybe we can be sleeve buddies! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@emme.vee #CoffeeIsLife Starbucks gold status was reached in under a month(back when only single transactions counted) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@proudgrammy I spoke with hubby about it today, he said why are you torturing yourself? Wait until you actually see the Dr and find out what the plan would be for you. Makes sense. For all I know he might say yes, coffee is fine. Heck for all I know he may say hubby is bad for my health lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my so many of you to tag lol @ I have not met with anyone just yet. I literally just started this whole thing. My very first appointment is September 9th. I am really hopeful that I can keep my coffee. I just don't know for sure if I can give it up. It's a scary process. The two surgeries I have in my life was both C-sections. And I managed to screw up the after care on the SECOND ONE! This is a much more risky elective surgery and I just don't want to screw it up. I'm thankful to have found this site with everyone willing to share his/her experience I know every situation is different. Maybe some of you started off the process smaller than others? Maybe some had different health issues ? I guess I'm over thinking it before even meeting the surgeon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

1-2 cups is awesome! So just curious... I'm not a Breakfast person at all. Breakfast for me is like 3 pm. If I was to have coffee with stevia or Splenda, and skip the "breakfast" part would that be okay? Or no way? And I mean during the pre op and post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Even if it is decaf Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@OKCPirate from what I am seeing coffee is a huge no no which makes me very sad. I say I won't do the WLS because I am afraid I will have a breakdown and drink my coffee and idk, mess up the whole surgery. I'm putting my life at risk doing it and idk if I have the strength to give it up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So for the past 2 days now I have been reading everyone's experiences and I applaud each and every one of you for having such discipline and to those struggling, my prayers are with each and every one of you. I have been overweight my entire life. The past 10 years I have gained and gained so much that I am now just over 350 lbs this is the heaviest I have ever been. I have developed sever arthritis in my left knee and can start to feel my right knee going. Thankfully, I do not have high sugar or blood pressure no issues with cholesterol or anything like that. I do get winded VERY EASILY, stairs are my enemy. Walking in general is painful. Since age 5, I have suffered from migraines and take a medication (when they strike) that contains caffeine. I started following a few people on Instagram who had WLS and was amazed at the transformations. Over the past 10 years I have done my fair share of diets losing a few pounds only for it to come right back and then some. I was a member of a gym, I would go a few times a week. But then the arthritis kicked in hard core to where I fall down a lot. Dr after dr mentioned WLS. after finding out recently that my insurance covers it I got the support of my family and currently am set to meet the good Dr on September 9. I joined this site a couple days ago to see the experiences, ask some questions and everyone has been very helpful! Thank you all! I understand this surgery is not magic. It requires dedication, hard work and sacrifice. I adore carbs, bread and Pasta is life! Coke, ginger ale and soda in general I can not eat without. chocolate... Dear sweet love of my life chocolate. Candy not so much cake. I am willing to part with you all. I know I will miss you and maybe, just maybe we can have a stolen moment together in the future. The deal breaker for me with this WLS is coffee. I could give a crap about tea and booze. But my beloved coffee I caN not do without. Wait, let me rephrase that. Without coffee , heads will roll. I am willing to give up smoking (cigarettes) I don't do drugs don't care about booze. And willing to leave behind my chocolate and carbs. I hate to say it but coffee may be the thing to stop me from doing this. Thanks for reading. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wait. Catholics use actual wine? We get grape juice at my church. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm trying to create a post in the powder room (ladies only) and I get this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long do you have to be smoke free to have the surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats, you made it! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What procedure did you have? 30 minutes is easy breezy! I thought these surgeries we're like 5-6 hrs! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't go... Please. I'm going to need people That have been there and done that. I haven't even got to my first appointment yet! I'm enjoying all the posts from those of you that have vital information. After all, knowing is half the battle! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App