GregMedic51

Just wanted to share my excitement with people who would understand

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Here is a before picture...
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Right there with you. Been doing really well this week, but today has been rough. Not feeling so hot and headaches off and on. Ready to be done now. Wednesday needs to get here soon. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 10 of 14day clear liquid diet. Getting Anxious and nervous,. Surgery on Wednesday the 25th
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I'm on day 10 of 14day clear liquid diet. Getting Anxious and nervous,. Surgery on Wednesday the 25th
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I'm scheduled for the 25th! I'm on my liquid diet now and I'm ready to get this done!
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One day at a time.. Can't change yesterday, but surely can change tomorrow. My surgery is Wednesday the 25th. Good luck everyone, your number one and you count
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Surgery Date: 2/17/16
HW:356
SW: 332
CW: 206
Indeed this has been a journey. Blessed indeed. Not at all an easy journey but worth every challenge!

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My surgery is in 2 days. I got rid of all the unhealthy habits in my life. It's so hard!!!
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Pre surgery weight 360
Day of Surgery 367
I had my surgery on the 17th of November 2016 with uncontrolled Diabetes taking piLs and insolent. Today on my 60 day post op I am down 60lb went from a size 54 waist to a size 44 waist and a 6X shirt to a 3X shirt. GOD is good!
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Oh I forgot to add iam no longer taking pills or insolent
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I just had my surgery this morning (outpatient.). Sleeve along with a hernia repair. Surgery was at 9 AM, was discharged at 11:30 AM. I haven't had ANY pain meds since leaving the hospital and am having absolutely no problems getting my Water and popsicles down. This ssems suspiciously easy. LOL. What's up with that?

I'm Greg, Paramedic from Illinois. Currently am scheduled for Gastric Sleeve on January 25th in St. Louis. I'm 5'9, 413lbs , have been overweight all my life. To be honest, for years I didn't want to even think of having Bariatric surgery, cause I was under the impression it was an easy way out. Well, since November first I've been educating myself and have learned there's nothing easy about this decision or new lifestyle. I've always put others first in my life and love my career. Now it's time to save myself. My surgeon has already put me on a two clear liquid diet prior to my surgery. This is hard, but I'm committed, I'll admit have come close to cheating. This amazing thread I have found is worthwhile. Thank you. If anyone could offer suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics before and after, but to be honest I'm not computer savy.. Thanks again to everyone.
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Greg, I know exactly where you are coming from because it is exactly how I felt before surgery. I had been obese my entire life, but had never considered surgery because I figured "I would still have to diet anyway, so why bother with the risk and expense?" Even when my family physician raised the possibility, I still only went through the motions for a few months, convinced that I would never have surgery. Oddly enough, something changed, I made the decision to do it, and have never looked back. I could not be more glad to have done it.
Sal is right, it is not a quick fix and involves a lot of hard work to stick to the plan. But you know what else is also hard work? - being 518 lbs like I was. It takes a lot of planning to navigate the world at 518 lbs. The surgery helped to give me a reset button to refocus my priorities around healthy eating and exercise. I have to decide to do both every day, but I am in much more control of things than I have ever been at any point in my life.
If I can ever answer any questions or lend any moral support, don't hesitate to drop me a PM. The guys on this forum were an invaluable source of info and support to me all along my process, so you are in the right place.

Greg,
As someone who lost 254 before surgery and a total of 351.6 overall, neither way is easy. It requires hard work, dedication and perseverance. Best of luck!! Should you ever want to chat, please message my FB page. Just mention I sent you there from BP. All the best!!
This is a thread I posted a few weeks ago; http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/386049-transformation-tuesday/

I'm Greg, Paramedic from Illinois. Currently am scheduled for Gastric Sleeve on January 25th in St. Louis. I'm 5'9, 413lbs , have been overweight all my life. To be honest, for years I didn't want to even think of having Bariatric surgery, cause I was under the impression it was an easy way out. Well, since November first I've been educating myself and have learned there's nothing easy about this decision or new lifestyle. I've always put others first in my life and love my career. Now it's time to save myself. My surgeon has already put me on a two clear liquid diet prior to my surgery. This is hard, but I'm committed, I'll admit have come close to cheating. This amazing thread I have found is worthwhile. Thank you. If anyone could offer suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics before and after, but to be honest I'm not computer savy.. Thanks again to everyone.
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I love seeing the boys!!! You guys tend to hold back on pics!!! Congratulations!!
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January 25th, Gastric Sleeve, St. Louis
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You lost 140 lbs in 9 weeks? Wow.
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I had my gastric bypass on 11/10/16 and id say things are great except my left side where they had to fix a hernia still hurts
Starting weight 412
Surgery weight 390
Curreny weight 248
 

Here are some pics of me at my heaviest and then at goal:
That last one is the day I ran my first half marathon!

My surgery date is also January 25th. I use PB2 in my chocolate Protein Shake. I'm surprised you can have fruit juices. I was told no fruits. I have 3-4 Protein Shakes, broth, sf Jello and lots of Water.

Get Better than Bullion. It tastes so much better than premade broths and they have a ton of flavors. It was the only thing that got me through liquids!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Hey, I'm Greg from Illinois side. I'm awaiting for approval from insurance company. Have completed all the pre recommendations prior to being submitted to insurance. I have BCBS/IL insurance, was curious if anyone had any issues with delay of insurance approval ? My surgeon is Dr. Ricks, seems very down to earth. Has anyone else have an EGD Scope done prior ? Apparently, once surgery is approved I will need to go on a 14day clear liquid diet, cause of my BMI being at 63. Curious, if anyone has gone through same thing ? Have been a paramedic for 26 years and am ready to save myself now. Anyone, who has any advice or recommendations don't hesitate to send me a message. Thanks
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Received my surgery date for January 25th...all approved. Feeling nervous and anxious, has anyone else been ?
I'm 5'9, weight 418 ,with BMI at 63.. Anyone, with BMI as much and if so, how did it go ?
Start Clear liquid diet tomorrow for two weeks prior to surgery. Any suggestions or helpful hints to stay focused.
Thanks
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