augustgirl

Still having surgery tomorrow. Thankfully feeling a bit better just in time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This may be a stupid question but is crystal light and Powerade zero considered a clear liquid? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was initial bmi of 37 at 225 now 1 day before surgery at 222. Sometimes I don't feel fat enough to get this surgery, it wakes me up at but that wondering if this is really what I need to do. But I've been up and down my whole life, mostly up. I've tried losing weight for the past year with no success. Are you struggling with the can't I lose it without surgery questions? I some days I am and some days not, I hope tomorrow this questioning is over with. Good luck on your journey too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was allowed black coffee with non dairy creamer or Splenda up to 300 my caffeine before surgery on my preop plan. They at all different. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a blood clot in my kidney several years ago and cause sever pain for about 2 weeks after be by on blood thinners. Should start to ease up once it dissolves. But If gets worse at all go in asap. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! You look great! And so happy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on day 4 and couldn't handle it, I have a sore throats and got no sleep last night. I had a cup of warm cream of chicken Soup. I hope that isn't major cheating but I felt like I was going to pass out on the Optifast alone. I tried calling my NUT but she was busy and hasn't called me back. Is this a major fail? Has this happened to anyone else on shakes or optifast only 4 days in? ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry you are sick. I have a very sore throat and have surgery schedule for 4 days from now. Hoping it doesn't turn into anything worse by then. The dr office told me if it's a cold without fever they will still most likely do the surgery but any sort of infection will postpone the surgery. I hope not, I can only image coughing with a tender and swollen abdomen. You still have almost 2 weeks so think you should be good to go by then. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 3 (end of day 3) of the preop and I'm starving. I have never gone this long without food. I have 4 protein shakes daily and 1 protein bar. And drinking a ton of water, crystal lite, broth etc. I'm thinking about calling the office tomorrow and asking if there's anything else I can have maybe some lean chicken or anything. Can I fail the preop diet??? I am kinda joking but I still have the whole weekend and Monday to go. I'm so hungry it physically hurts [emoji53]

Your story is similar to me, (except for lap band part) I have been up and down, now at my heaviest bmi ever (37). My hubby doesn't think the surgery is necessary but I am sick of the up and down and fear the older I get weight will only continue to pack on. I am 37 now and ready for this change. I am scheduled for sleeve in 5 days, I will try to let you know how it goes for me. Good luck, everyone has to choose best option for them. I truly feel I need this for my forever health and my family's health. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for this! So nervous 5 days preop. Glad you are feeling great and what an amazing view!

Hello! I am 1 week til my surgery (VSG). I am totally consumed by thoughts of this surgery. I can't concentrate on work or really anything. I have general anxiety and this upcoming life change is really doing a number on me. To add, I began my 1 week preop liquid diet today and feel starving and it's only 8:47am. Any advice to settle my thoughts and he through this til the big day? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Praying for you and hope all goes as planned. Keep us posted! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will try to keep busy and distract myself, just really nervous about surgery day. 6 days...eeek. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is very different from mine. I just started yesterday. I can only have 4 shakes (optifast) per day and 1 Optifast bar. That's it (other than Water, broth, sugar free drinks). Good luck, let's shrink these livers Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aw good for you!! That must be an awesome feeling . Looking forward to that in addition to feeling better in my new body. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Following ... need some advice on this too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday was my last meal before the preop diet. I had Boston market mock thanksgiving dinner (since I won't be able to eat on actual thanksgiving, will be 2 days post op if all goes as planned). It tasted good and I enjoyed it, spent it with my kids and husband. Was a nice memory but i look forward to the future and being healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My visit mainly was to evaluated my mental health status, to make sure I wasn't bulemic or have another eating disorder or have depression. Be honest and be yourself, it really helps solidify decision to have this surgery if it's the right thing for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was denied by Aetna because I am 37 bmi with no comorbid conditions. My advisor said it's not worth appealing since little chance of approval if any so I am doing self pay. But if you meet the criteria they should approve you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I loved reading you story and seriously got goosebumps when I saw your amazing after photo. Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App