Tammyeb

I take 2 flintstones complete and 6 caltrate petites every day. Get them at any drug store or grocery store.
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My parents are supportive of my decision but today my mother then asked me "Are you sure?" and I replied Yes immediately.
I can tell they are worried and I am running out of patience a little bit.
What are you all dealing with and what are you saying?
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My date is November 30th and my pre op is the 17th! Good luck to you!
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I am scheduled for surgery November 30th and saw my therapist yesterday. She keeps asking me about my emotions as the date gets closer and I just can't seem to put it into words for her. She asks if I'm scared and I am but I am also looking forward to my new way of life.
I know it is normal to be excited and nervous and anxious but the OCD part of me wants to be prepared in time with pre-made broths and ideas for Protein Shakes. I don't attend another nutrition class until Nov 4th so maybe I'll ask those questions then. I just want to be ready!
I see the surgeon and do my pre op paperwork on Nov 17th and have started a small list of questions for him like "Can I scoop the litterbox?", "Can I bend over to feed my cat?", etc.
I'm trying not to over-think it all but can't help myself! What are you guys doing as you get ready for surgery? Any help is appreciated!

Every dr is so different on this. Had surgery this AM so excited
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Baby steps, sweetie, baby steps. You're right- it didn't happen overnight, so making changes won't either.
Don't beat yourself up- just make little promises to yourself now, and keep them.
"Today, I'm going to go for a walk"
"Today, I'm going to toss away that hamburger bun and just eat the insides"
"Today, I'm going to not have ..."
Making a promise to yourself and keeping it is HARD!! You'll possibly beat yourself up for breaking it, but you'll also let yourself off the hook easier than, say, if you promised to help a friend in need and blew them off. THEY would be less forgiving.
You've already decided to take a huge step in having the surgery. There will be learning curves, difficult choices, as well as easy ones!! That is what this time is for- preparing yourself.
So, learn to be good to YOU- a step at a time, and you will get there.
Here's a thought: buy a stack of post-it notes. Each morning, write out your "promise" or goal for the day, and stick it on the inside flap of your purse. Every time you go in there, you'll see it and be reminded of what you want to do.
Good Luck- and don't take people's comments that are "negative" too hard. I think, often times, they forget what it is like to be at the precipice of something this monumental- and that they, too, were in some version of your shoes once.
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You helped immensely! I have no idea what to expect and also don't know what to plan on, food wise, the first part of my recovery. But I do attend another nutrition class a few weeks before my surgery.
You posting was wonderful...thanks so much...

I am so happy I did a sleep study and you will, too. The process was kind of strange, sleeping in a room while someone watches and you have all these electrodes on your body. I love my CPAP and feel I'm sleeping more soundly, plus I don't snore anymore! You will be so glad you did this...no need to worry about it...

Hi guys, so excited for you!!! I had mine 2.5 weeks ago. In prep for mine, I gave up alcohol and caffeine and cut down on sugar. I'm starting a blog to talk about my experiences and changing my life to a healthy lifestyle. If you want to follow it, I am going to talk about my surgery and the days following... You can email me goodmorningfromthegarden@gmail.com
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