JenH76

Good luck to you your new journey start tomorrow I'm so happy for you

Ahh I am so nervous as well... but this will so be worth it!!!

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I haven't had surgery yet but I have only told important people. My parents, sisters, in laws, my boss and HR Person, and my really close friends/coworkers. I haven't really decided what I'm going to tell people. Everyone in my life including coworkers know that I have been trying to lose weight for years. I'm the one who says no to donuts and cake on birthdays so they already know I'm trying to lose the weight so once it starts really happening hopefully they are expecting it. I think I will just say whatever comes out of my mouth at the time of the question. I'm in no way ashamed, but people are very judgy. All they need to know is what you want them to know. And diet and exercise is a real thing that you're doing so it's not a lie. You worked really hard and they don't need to know that you had surgery to help. You are working your butt off to meet your goal and that's what matters! And that's all people need to know. You needed a change and you made it happen.

I've been actually looking for a nutritionist / dietician that specializes in post VSG. Since our eating is different. I spoke with one at my job and they were basically saying I should eat the "pyramid" and not be so restrictive. I just feel like they didn't quite get it. They were saying since I workout I also should be eating 60-80 grams of carbs per day 😳 NOT GONNA HAPPEN. But I'm gonna keep searching I know there's one around that can lead me in the right direction. Because feeling like my sleeve is broke just breaks my heart. Thanks for posting ur response; I needed to hear that.

You should get in touch with your nutritionist. Maybe they can help you through this in a healthy way. You've done so much hard work. It's time to stop this gain and it's ok to ask for help

You should get in touch with your nutritionist. Maybe they can help you through this in a healthy way. You've done so much hard work. It's time to stop this gain and it's ok to ask for help

Mine is two weeks of Protein Shakes and a small dinner of Protein, veggies and a bit of carbs.
I was told losing about ten pounds would be good to shrink my liver but they will do it even if I don't lose that much. I was told today I'm getting surgery on April 17th which is less than two weeks. I start fasting tomorrow!

I too was worried about what people would think as well, however I decided I was done hiding my feelings and my truth.

I was blessed to tell a few people who had either had the surgery or knew someone that had the surgery. People will always judge, however no one is walking in my shoes, but me.

It is so freeing to just speak my truth. That said, I tell people the truth 95% of time and most people are supportive. I also set ground rules with others, keep your opinion to yourself and I will as well - however if you don't, I won't.

Going to support group has helped me tell my story. This is an amazing change that is life transforming. I'm not hiding this blessing...

Oh by the way.... I've lost 135lbs in 5.5months. This is not a secret method of gall bladder surgery or carb limitations. Own your story.

Then, be ready to help the next person. Your favorite store for clothes will notice you buying clothes, dropping sizes, etc....

If you must keep the silence, at least create an environment somewhere that you can be free. How long have we all been hiding our pain ice cream, Cookies, big clothes, bad attitudes, tears, etc....

That's awesome!! We're surgery sisters!! I'm so excited to start a new life[emoji6]

I meet with my surgeon Tuesday. I'm sure she'll start my 2 week diet then. I'm excited, nervous and can't wait to start my new life. I'm looking forward to shopping at Forever 21[emoji6] And wearing a bathing suit in our family vacation this summer.

I will admit, I find thicker women more attractive. Not sure where this idea came from that men are attracted to skinny women. This may not be a popular opinion, but I think a lot of the body image issues are created by other women. It seems like a lot of magazines and TV shows talking about the perfect female body are run by women. I've been on Match and when I do searches, I put in curvy or full figured. To me the women who lost themselves as curvy or full figured seem like a normal size to me. Also, if they are willing to say they are curvy or full figured, it likely means they are comfortable with themselves.

I have cigna but was originally denied. Have them resubmit and continue to go through all of the appeals. Don't give up. My surgery is tomorrow!

April 5th!

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Good luck, Hopekate! I can only imagine how nervous you must be, I'm getting more nervous as the 24th approaches. I'm still more excited than nervous, but nervous nonetheless.
You'll do great, I can't wait to hear how it goes!

Yay April 13th can't come any faster. Did you start a liquid diet already? I'm on day 4 and everything is going good so far. Wishing you the best! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Very exciting!! Start 2 week pre-op diet this week - stressed about that! But can't wait to get my life back on track. Best of luck 😊

April 18th sleever also , no pre-op diet because I have a low BMI.... but I was told not to gain wight. But since receiving my surgery date, I've been eating up everything. I think I'm gonna Put myself on a diet...starting Monday ...lol.

Tomorrow is my last day before being sleeved! I know the day is going to go by too fast. My nerves are a little frayed, but I'm ready! I have to be at the hospital Monday at 11:30am with the surgery at 1pm.

I will try to post my experiences! Good luck April sleevers!

Team April you guys ready!?
#NewBeginnings

Mines is April 17

Me too! Just had my EGD yesterday, time is flying by!

I have told immediate family due to the way our weight loss programme works but I won't tell my parents in law as they will judge and try and get it stopped. We don't have a great relationship anymore and I know I will get all sorts of comments and being called a burden to my very supportive hubby is just a nono

I literally have told everyone. I'm not ashamed of taking control of my life and maybe it'll help someone because they may want it and can ask me questions. I didn't wanna have to keep up with lies, either and it's pretty obvious in most cases anyway, especially since I'm in the medical field. Each their own, though!

I'm telling people I'm having surgery that will help with certain health conditions and that a side effect is weight loss. No one has really asked me what type of procedure.

yes yesterday! I have Bcbs New Jersey