Kris_Aloha

CLOTHING! I have always been heavy but most of my weight gain is more recent. I really look forward to fitting into some of my old clothes. I have donated a lot of smaller things but there are quite a few pieces I kept. I also had to buy some bigger clothing throughout the year to hold me over. I can't wait to donate it all! And although it's always a struggle in the clothing stores, I can not wait for the day I no longer need to find the "plus size" section (or should I say the few racks shoved in the corner with no signage).

Good luck tomorrow!! [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

My gastro will be doing an endoscopy on me tomorrow. Sounds wonderful. Not too thrilled with being put down. It's my first time going under. I really hope I don't end up as a viral youtube video! HAHA!

Nope not at all. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh that's great!! Surgery twins!!! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

ME please! May surgery!! Kik: pinksunsets7 Thank you Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Horrible, I know exactly what you mean. My husband is very loose with the "fat" comments. And my grandma who raised me hates anyone who is fat (honestly I think she has a body image issue). I love her so much and she may be losing her memory but sure remembers me saying casually I was starting a new diet and reminding me of it. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Same boat! I was at the max last time I flew. I never want to have to ask for that seat belt extender. My surgery will be 2 months before my next flight. Fingers crossed lol Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

You win!! HAHAHAHA if I have to ruin one more Christmas or event photo with my large body I'm just going to scream. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

YESS every time I walk into Target I will see something cute but I know better to not even try they have a few racks, in the back, pushed in the corner, behind maternity, no signs of course, where they have a few plus size items. Talk about depressing. Never the same stuff seen on display. And half the time maternity is mixed in the rack. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I was worried I was going to sound selfish lol. I battle my closet every. Dang. Day. Even with my bigger clothes. It's such a struggle. Especially with warmer weather and less clothes to hide under, I hate it. I miss the days of a simple top and jeans. There are so many things I look forward to, I'm loving all these replies! But to not have to go to war with my closet would be amazing! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

YES! UGH if I don't naturally lose my double chin I will just have to go under the knife. I never had double chin issues until now and it is so awful. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

YES!!! I miss this so much. Although, crossing your legs is bad lol. I still miss it. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I would love this!! I'm set up for surgery in May. My last prereq appointment is tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

This will be the hardest part for me lol. Carbs and sugar; everything else will be missed of course but my coffee... that will be very hard for me. My nutritionist said a month, I will need to follow what ever my surgeon says too of course. I don't care for carbonated drinks, so I'm fine there. I may just need to try to use decaf as much as possible :/ Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you all! It was fine very easy peasy. I felt so chatty and confident when I woke up. It was wonderful. I wish they told me it was twilight lol, my Grandma had that for her caterats. She had it good!!! I was just glad I didn't do anything embarrassing. I was chatty but I'm super sure the nurses are used to that. My neighbors didn't feel the same. Maybe I got lucky haha. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in the same boat (lol no pun intended). I'm being sleeved hopefully late May, I'm traveling to DR June 19th. Surgeon said I will be fine to travel! I did some research and many people have traveled right after surgery. I think the 2 months will be more than enough to travel. I'm not going to over eat, get plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Maybe a sip of champagne (it's a family wedding lol). But I should be healed enough for the pool and have energy Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

My gastro did an endoscopy on me on Friday. All went well but he did mention he took a few biopsies.... um, of what?? [emoji17] he said he would send the paper work over for surgery and all and also would call me if something "comes back" on the biopsies. Is this normal? Did I have something going on? I was still out of it from the anesthesia to question him. Im not freaking out or anything but it's itching me.

I have told some and there are some I will not be telling. It took me a little while to not feel like guilty. I haven't been sleeved yet but I have been making it clear that I've started an "intense diet" with a new doctor and it's going to be great (kinda hyping it up lol). If anyone asks I will go that way "strict diet, lots of shakes and protein, exercise and under doctor supervision, etc".

I'm only a nursing student but the fluids is absolutely scaring me. In class is fine but in the hospital I highly doubt they will let me carry around a water bottle and I have no idea how often I will get a break. I'm going to figure it out no matter what lol. Even if I have to conceal a container under my scrubs!

May 26th! NJ here

Thank you so much for the reply! I think my biggest issue is I chug too much. I really need to break that habit before surgery lol.

My nutritionist said I had to drink (well sip) water every 15 minutes after surgery [emoji50]... when I asked how long I will have to do this for?? I dont know if I heard her right, but I got the impression she meant forever! [emoji54] I'm fine with carrying around a water bottle all day, I usually do and think we all should! But, as a nursing student, there will be times I can't just have a water bottle with me.... I will figure it out either way even if I have to conceal a water bottle or something in my bra lol. I just imagine it will be really hard to get that 15 minute sip in.... Am I screwed?

Oh whew! Thank you for your reply. of all things to be nervous about, I chose the sipping water part ha! I just had dinner with someone I know who is a year post op and she was able to drink so much in a only a few hours. I feel much better

Oh ouch!! Kidney stones are no joke!! Thank you so much for your reply. I was worried I wouldn't be able to do more than a sip or so, that scares me. I had my gastro appt today and he did explain the stomach does allow you to hold more over time. I think my nerves are just getting the best of me