Tina91

Going home from surgery today. Feeling optimistic. Sleeved on Feb 27th

We have to keep each other posted!

You’ll be up and around before me...my procedure is scheduled for 1:30

Yes, I need answers to this lol

Any advice, thoughts, prayers? Lol i am obviously nervous!

Same here!! Hayyyy

LOL! I don’t miss being obese, I miss being able to eat whatever I want and whenever I want. Still wouldn’t reverse this surgery for the world. I love being able to walk into any clothing store and try things on, I love getting complimented EVERY TIME I leave the house, I love getting hit on by guys when I go to a restaurant, bar or even the gym. I love that my family is happy for me. I love that I am now healthy.

I never had body hatred. At 270, I never really minded how I looked. I've always felt like I looked pretty good. I was fat...so what? I liked me.
But the health issues are HUGE. Mobility issues, risk for diabetes and cancer...
And here's the big one....energy.
I LOVE the energy I have now. I can carry all the groceries in without panting. I can zip up a few flights of stairs. I can trot down to the mailbox, or haul some trash down without even thinking about it (which is saying something, cause my driveway is nearly a quarter of a mile long)
Do I miss being fat? Not even a little.

I invested in some pretty expensive clothes / coats because I thought i would be that size forever. When I had to give them away I had a small moment when I wished I could still fit them. Other than that no.

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No ?!!! Never.. I'm confused by the question. Why would I miss 76lbs of fat? I'm still desperate to get rid of the last 30.

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[emoji33] MINE TOOO. I’ve been reading posts on here alll day lol

If you don't want to travel as far as Texas, Mark Pleatman in Michigan has a $11,500 self-pay deal worked out with the hospital. That covers his surgical fee, the hospital fee, anesthesia, overnight in the hospital (or longer if needed for some reason), pre-op testing, and two years (if I remember right!) of aftercare. He's done me, my son, and my brother. His office gal Cari is excellent and they do a TON of out of state patients, so they can help with suggesting accommodations as well.

I had so many food funerals. Went to burger king, had that 2 for 6 whopper thing or however much that thing is, with 2 fries and an onion ring with a soda. Lol

Then I made homemade Mac and cheese. Ate that. Had shrimp and scallop Alfredo with garlic bread. Ate that. Made me some chocolate cake, went to Walmart one week, got them big double chocolate muffins and tore them up. Ate all but one of them. Some other time before that, I got cheesecake. A whole thing of it. Ate it. Lol

I was a mess and miraculously only Gained like 5 lbs. I made everything I loved within the 5 months I went through the process. A few days before my surgery, I completely stopped all of that and just ate light.

You could definitely say I loaded up. I have no shame in admitting I did because whatever I did eat in those 5 months, I told my surgeon about it. I don't lie about what I eat, not even to this day. 🙂

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-138
GW-130
Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 36C

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

I had 2 food funerals before I started my preop diet. I had a dominoes pepperoni pizza with cheese stuffed crust and garlic and herb dip. The next night I had a rare steak in blue cheese sauce with seasonal veg, mashed potato with butter and onion rings followed by crème brulee with shortbread biscuit. I absolutely don't regret it. I enjoyed every mouthful and I know I will not be able to have these things again - certainly not in the quantities or the fat/sugar levels I had before.

Had my surgery right after the holidays, so thanksgiving and Christmas were my final "bad" meals. I skipped dessert but didn't skip the gravy, potatoes and stuffing!!

I went out to pizza with my family and had three big slices and a large salad from the salad bar. It was a pleasent evening and I went into the liquid diet feeling good.

Hope she's OK.

I made a huge pot of gumbo! My pre op appt is March 8th. I don’t know what I’ll eat as my food funeral. I’m 100% Cajun, so probably a big ole order of boudin!!

I know what I will have when my time comes. Texas Road House steak. food funeral....good one.

LMAO food funerals I love it I will plan accordingly

Many of us had food funerals before surgery. Mine wasn't a crazy binge load up of food. Just pizza and coke.

Did anyone load up on a fav food or like have a crazy moment before surgery? (Before liquid diet) like I have to eat this the worlds coming to an end? What was your last presurgery REAL meal

[emoji33] MINE TOOO. I’ve been reading posts on here alll day lol

Sending virtual hugs!!

Any advice, thoughts, prayers? Lol i am obviously nervous!