Sweet as peaches

This forum is the best way to have your privacy especially during the rough and good times. I say good for you for wanting keep your business to yourself. We all have been accustomed to sharing things we don't need to under pressure. Life is stressful enough with work, family and every day living. This is your therapy no judgement. God bless you! And I'm so thankful @Alex Brecher created this site to help all that want to remain private and those who want to show.

16 hours ago, MBird said:

My date was moved from June 19th to May 23. I'm excited about this, and while I'm not required to start a pre-op diet I'm starting tomorrow anyway. This is very exciting news indeed. I'll be updating on my blogs from here on out, as I feel I gathered all the information I could on pre-op, and post op surgery from my doctor and these forums.

I don't really need a buddy but Im open to anyone who wishes to exchange emails.

Welcome to the May side of things. Aloha!

1 hour ago, Jen727BF said:

How was yesterday? Remember this is temporary!

Everything went well with my second pre-op diet. I see some difference in my tummy and legs. I'm seeing stretch marks and jiggles.

16 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I should have mentioned she is a cutie. I know it is hard to tell at this age.

I'm so sorry. I noticed the pink hearts after I sent the message. She is a cutie pie. Just wanting to be picked up and be kissed all day while she giggles. A total reason to get healthy to watch them grow. it is my reasoning behind my surgery my preteen baby.

29 minutes ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

Thank you for the kind words. This surgery is a huge deal for me. It's good to know I am able to talk here and someone is actually listening and understanding what I'm feeling. I appreciate everyone here!

You're so welcome. Anytime! We are all have one thing definitely in common to be healthy and live for our family most important ourselves. God bless you so much.😎

On 4/27/2017 at 2:54 PM, cab127 said:

I never shared my surgery with people. I figured it was no ones business

Amen @cab127

4 minutes ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

Thank you for the prayers. I suffer with PTSD and severe anxiety with panic attacks and this situation has been hard due to this. Having to wait over the weekend now is going to be fun.

I want to go out and walk because that helps me feel better, but it is 90 degrees and 200% humidity where I am and I'm stuck inside.

Sharing your feelings and getting it off your chest is beneficial to those who may have the same problems. I know about severe anxiety and it takes over your life. So let it out I applaud you for letting us share in your pain. Monday will be here before you know it.

This forum really shows awesomeness. Congrats on your surgery praying for immediate success.

35 minutes ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

Well, sorry for the delay in my response. It has been a LONG day!
I called the office manager at 10:30am today. I left a voicemail to please get back to me. By 2:30pm I still had no response and called her again leaving another message. At 3:15pm I finally got a call back, but not from the manager. The financial lady called me to let me know that I do not require authorization for the WLS, but only for the hospital stay. I asked her why has it taken so long to get back to me if I did not require approval? I know this lady spoke directly to my insurance lady yesterday about this situation. She was not sure why the manager lied to me for almost 4 weeks.
So, she then sent me over to my surgeons secretary. I then asked her why I've been waiting for a surgery date for more than 4 weeks?
Here's the response:
She said she got the info about me being medically cleared about 3 weeks ago. I knew this much. Then she tells me that the surgeon misplaced my chart! SMH! She then tells me she was given a surgery date by him for me, but couldn't give it to me because of the misplaced chart! She says she told him after he found it that I have now been waiting for the date for 3 weeks. She says she now hasn't heard from him so as to contact me and get the surgery done. Now, she said she isn't sure if the date that had been picked is still good! She said she will email and text him for a response and she will then call me with the info.
Of course he is not at the office and it's Friday! So I have to now wait through the weekend again!
This is a giant FUBAR! I am just astonished with this situation!
At this point I am still being dodged by the manager. I'm sure I won't hear from her again because she will have to tell me WHY? was I lied to and strung along about this.
So, as usual, I have to sit and wait!
I cannot wait until all this is in the past and I can just work on a healthier me!
Sorry for such a rant, but I needed to vent!

@ColleenErin1974 that situation sucks big time all of them should be ashamed of themselves. That stress enough alone makes you not want to deal with them. My prayers are with you.

1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

Thanks for the video jerseyjules. One important motivation for me are my grandchildren. I want to be here for them. This cutie pie keeps me on my toes and I need to be healthy and in shape. I want to set a good example.

He is a cutie pie

2 minutes ago, Angiesweigh said:

OMG mines too. I literally cannot not get it off my mind. I almost gave myself an anxiety attack the other day lol I am so happy I found this forum. I have learned so much from everyone here just by reading their stories and struggles and successes. I am excited to share in everyone's journey

Bariaticpal is fabulous. I'm happy to be here. We will be fine and wishing you success. Anytime i get really nervous I just go bariatricpal.

15 minutes ago, Angiesweigh said:

So these past few days I have been so anxious. I started my liquid diet, 5 shakes a day, on Sunday. I feel good, I have lost about 8lbs since I started. But I can't stop thinking about surgery and how my life will change and it is making me so anxious! I am just so excited to start this new chapter in my life. My brother was a diabetic and had VSG 2 years ago and he looks amazing and is now diabetes free. So I know this works and I can't wait to see my results and really be able to look back and see the transformation. I am so humbled that I have a great support system in place and they are in my corner rooting for me.

@Angiesweigh I definitely understand what you mean about anxious. My stomach is in knots every day thinking bout the surgery. You will get through this and this forum helps.

2 hours ago, Newbeva said:

Day 4 of the liquid diet for me. I failed day 2 (big time) and day 3 (had a very small bowl of spaghetti). But I've done fine today. It wasn't as hard it seemed and even with my slips, I've lost 6.8 lbs since Monday!

Thanks for your support. I will continue.

5 minutes ago, Sweet as peaches said:

Very kind of you. I am so thankful to have you in my corner.👊

How was your day besides the mean faces?

2 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Good for you getting back on track. You can do this. Just keep your eye on the prize.

Very kind of you. I am so thankful to have you in my corner.👊

3 minutes ago, Aysla said:

Thats okay you can start again...

Yes I can I made my dinner chicken broth with low sodium carrot ginger Soup yummy and I made my shake for Breakfast tomorrow.

4 minutes ago, Aysla said:

No Peaches!!!! we are in this together.. jump back on the train. I'm over here having hallucinations about tasty mexican food and making mean faces at my Protein shake. Lets make it though the next 48 hours okay?

Okay. I was doing so good I had the hours down to a tee then I got ask to have lunch it was rice Beans octopus salad and pork shoulder spanish style. Why???????? Did I eat it? I did say no to the soda, roll and candy. Thank you @Aysla. I needed that.

13 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I am may 15 the also!

Yay!!

4 hours ago, Jen727BF said:

Thank you!!! Good luck on your liquid diet!

The first day and I failed miserably.

4 hours ago, ANewMe2017 said:

Good morning everyone. I am sitting in the waiting area of the endoscopy doctor, thinking about how I am progressing with my WLS journey. This is the consult appointment and I am so excited. This puts me yet another step closer to my procedure. Just wanted to thank all of you for the support via these groups, it is definitely appreciated. Have a great day.......BTW, I am aiming for an end of June/beginning of July date.

The endoscopy was one of the last appointments I did cause it took so long to get a spot and then I was nervous.

33 minutes ago, BGOV1225 said:

TODAY IS EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AFTER MY SURGERY. MY DOCTOR STARTED ME ON MY Vitamins & PRILOSEC AND STILL HAS ME ON A FULL liquid diet ( MEANING JUST YOGURT, BROTHS, CREAM OF chicken Soup (STRAINED) CREAM OF MUSHROOM (STRAINED), CREAM OF CELERY (STRAINED), Protein Shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free POPSICLES, SUGAR FREE PUDDING)

I DISLIKE THE liquid DIET!! I'M SO GROSSED OUT BY EVERYTHING NOW. I NEED TO FIND DIFFERENT Soups TO HAVE, BECAUSE ALL THIS SWEET STUFF ( Jello, POPSICLES, pudding, YOGURT, Protein SHAKES) IS ALREADY MAKING ME SICK I CAN'T WAIT TO START THE PUREE STEP.

I DO FEEL LIKE I'M STARTING TO HAVE MORE ENERGY THOUGH. THE FIRST WEEK I FELT KIND OF WEAK. THE TAPE ON MY INCISSIONS ARE BARELY STARTING TO FALL OFF ( THEY TOLD ME NOT TO TAKE THEM OFF, THAT THEY NEED TO FALL OFF ON THEIR OWN). THIS WEEK I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY MOVE BACK INTO MY ROOM ( I WAS sleeping ON THE COUCH, IT WAS SO MUCH EASIER THEN MY BED). I STILL sleep ON MY SIDE, WHICH IS TOURTURE BECAUSE I'M A STOMACH SLEEPER & CAN'T MOVE TOO MUCH ON THE BED.

I'VE ALREADY LOST 26LBS AND 2 PANT SIZES. I'M BARELY NOW STARTING TO NOTICE IT ON MY FACE AND MY WAIST. I WISH I WOULD'VE MEASURED MY WAIST BEFORE. ANY WHO, I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET MY GOAL WEIGHT! I WILL POST NEXT WEEK

Yes @BGOV1225 I am so glad things are progressing for you. Keep up the great work. Prilosec and my stomach do not get along.

3 hours ago, Jen727BF said:

I just got off the phone with the Hospital's nurse in preparation for Monday's surgery. I'm scheduled for 11 am. It just got real!!!! I'm soooo excited !

Oooooohhhhhhh you go @Jen727BF. Girl, I am totally pulling for you.😎

On 3/17/2017 at 3:38 PM, Apple1 said:

Thank you for your comments and advice. I have spent the last 8 years thinking I didn't need WLS and I never even considered it.

I was always the tall skinny girl, never had to worry about what I ate. I was 130 lbs when I graduated high school and settled out at 145-160 after having my children. Then when I hit 39 I just started gaining weight like crazy. I had un- diagnosed thyroid problems for many years. I became fatigued, lethargic, started losing my hair, and could not lose any weight.

At my highest weight I was 255 and miserable. I developed plantar fasciitis in both feet and was walking like someone 30 years older when I got out of bed in the morning. Three years ago I developed type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol to add to my list of health issues.

I think my body does not do well with this extra weight. Some people can be obese and not have many issues... I am not that person. I have had complications with my diabetes already, my eyesight is getting worse, my feet have been numb, and I don't want to be insulin dependent.

My mom passed away last October from a massive stroke. She was overweight, had HBP, and diabetes. I don't want to continue down that path. I have wasted nearly all of my forties trying to get back to a healthy weight, and I will be 49 in August. I have promised myself that I will get to my goal weight before I turn 50. I am so ready to give my body a break and get healthy again.

I'm so sorry bout your mom. I definitely understand how you feel regarding medical issues and age.

On 3/13/2017 at 7:28 PM, Apple1 said:

thank you everyone for your advice. I have not met with a surgeon in the states. My insurance will not cover the cost and I am still in the process of researching and deciding if going to Mexico is something I want to pursue, I have contacted Bill Yanez and I am waiting to hear back about whether I would be a candidate and to get more information. I am ready to move forward and make a change. I purchased the book "The Big Book on Gastric Sleeve" so I could begin to absorb everything I can.

I purchased that book and it is a great read. My surgery is also on the 15 of May.

13 minutes ago, Aysla said:

Just started my all liquid diet today, Was pleasantly surprised that Premier Protein tastes decent..My Surgery is on May 8th

I am starting mine today Also.