CJ Sunshine

I'm having a SIPS on 9/14, as well.

OMG! My mom always told me to tie my shoes in the middle, because if they were tied on the side she said, "that's the way fat people tie them!" As if, at over 300 lbs, my shoes were what would give away that I am fat!!

I do this same thing!!

Yes, paranoid is right. We have a party to go to on 9/10, just 4 days before my surgery and I considered bailing...my wife suggested instead just not hugging or kissing anyone and frequent hand washing....she is right...I have a very strong immune system and tend not to get sick easily, but I'm still nervous about it!

Thanks! It's so stressful! My wife has been sleeping in the spare room because she suddenly got sick and doesn't want to risk giving it to me.

I would definitely call his doctor...that does sound potentially like infection.

I think I'd rather force myself to walk than take shots. I will just try to do short frequent walks.

As part of my medical clearances for surgery in Just under 3 weeks, they did a urinalysis which had more white blood cells than expected. Now I'm worried that a possible UTI could derail my surgery date! I'm hoping that if I have one, there is enough time for antibiotics to clear it up! Anyone else have a similar experience?

My NUT said the same thing about the size of the pills. Have you found that your thyroid issues affect your weight loss after surgery.?Even fully medicated, I've always tended to be a slow loser...although I definitely do better when I cut the carbs. I wonder how my body will be post surgery.

So one of the concerns my surgeon expressed was the importance of getting up and walking after the surgery. I have severe knee arthritis in both knees. So yesterday I had radiofrequency ablation of one knee...it will take one to two weeks to take full effect...it's a kind of nerve block that hopefully will decrease the pain in my knee. Planning to do the other one after I recover from surgery, but hopefully if the worse knee is less painful, I'll be able to walk enough after surgery. Fingers crossed!!

Congratulations on getting your date...sounds like we will be having surgery "together". Mine is on the 14th.

Hello and welcome! I'm new too, just joined this week. I'm having surgery in 20 days, but who's counting! Lol

I'm sorry you have had such bad experiences with endocrinologists. I've been lucky to work with more than one who were very caring.

This is a great suggestion! I'm experimenting before my surgery (3 weeks away today). I tried freezing crystal light pops...tasted good but freezes like water...duh! So they are tasty ice cubes but a little challenging to eat

That was my thought too. All of those symptoms could be hypothyroidism. I had hashimotos for over a decade before having my thyroid removed in 2011. In addition to having your doctor check vitamins, I'd make an appointment with an endocrinologist to check on your thyroid.

My insurance required a monthly report signed by my doctor for six consecutive months. Weight watchers would not have qualified. I have United Healthcare.

Did your doctor/nutritionist give you a food plan to follow? It seems that's the way to go...if not, I always get the best results with low carb, lean protein and lots of veggies.

Yes. My nutritionist is named Debbie and I love her. She was so positive and kind and knowledgeable. I liked her better than any of the nutritionists I've worked with in the past.

I feel lucky to have such a highly qualified and respected surgeon just minutes from home. I trust him and know I'm in good hands.

Mine are pretty small too. The doctor said there shouldn't be any issue, but I wanted to hear from the people who have lived it...honestly, my dose is always very weight sensitive, so I'll be going to see my endocrinologist regularly as I lose weight to get my meds checked...so I don't know why I'm worrying...

Yes, I'm having the SIPS modified DS. I'm doing it at Northern Westchester Hospital, where he also practices. I live in Westchester county. It is considered one of the best hospitals up here...I actually prefer it over Lenox Hill because it's not a teaching hospital. As a former medical malpractice attorney, I prefer residents don't touch me.

I've been working at upping my water intake now...so I'm in the habit of drinking water frequently...fortunately, I actually like water. It was one of the few things they told me to work on before the surgery. I know I can't use a straw after the surgery, but what about water bottles that are the kind you squeeze? are those okay?

Well, I've been at it for about 3 weeks now...still not easy. The other thing I did, that they did not require me to do, was weaned off coffee. Last week, I had two days with pre-op testing that I needed to be fasting...since I couldn't have coffee two days in a row in the morning, I thought now is as good a time as any to give it up! 5 days coffee free!

This is the hardest thing for me!! I ALWAYS have something to drink when I eat, so I struggle with eating an entire meal with nothing to drink. I'm thinking that will become easier after surgery since the meals will be so small.

I don't have any caloric restrictions...although by doing the things I mentioned, I am in fact eating fewer calories. I've lost 15 lbs almost effortlessly.