KCgirl061

I don’t have to contribute to a thread to read and learn from it. I’m preop, so I don’t have any experience to contribute. And I’ve read and learned NOTHING from your “contributions” if you can call them that. I’m trying to learn from people’s experiences and have to sort through your insults to Creek instead. Crap that doesn’t even make sense like some bull about Apes.... geez.

Agreed! Thought you were moving on MIZ. I’m over your attitude and I’m sure the others are too.

Don’t misunderstand me though, I’m not planning on indulging on anything I want because I’ll lose weight anyway. The honeymoon phase (in my opinion) will be THE BEST TIME to establish healthy eating habits.

Skill of surgeon I think rates last. You might attribute complications to that but ultimately not your weight loss success.

I think the order is dependent on where you are in the process. Luck - or genetics- how your body reacts to the anatomical changes is a huge factor in the honeymoon phase. 10 years out it really doesn’t play a part anymore and weight loss is more dependent on diet and exercise. Which mean will to succeed has to be the highest, since you have to have the willpower to stick to that diet and exercise.

You don't look hideous, you look healthy. I don't know if its too late for your marriage but she could definitely benefit from counseling. Depending on where you are emotionally, you probably could as well. Especially if you believe that line of bull$#it about spending 5 grand on video games BECAUSE YOU LOST WEIGHT. That's ridiculous.

Congrats! Praying for you!

Day 2 of 14. One thing I noticed last night was that I wasn't physically hungry. I could recognize that my belly was full and yet I wanted to chew my arm off. I'm really hoping to be able to stick to the preop diet without cheating. I want this to be a lesson in truly listening to my stomach and learning to ignore head hunger. Did this work for others? Curious if anyone was able to get a good handle on head hunger during this preoperative time to where stomach hunger was the only thing you had to deal with postop. I see so many people 6 days out complaining they are starving and cant help think its head hunger they are battling.

Surgery date is 8/6. Started my preop diet today - surgeon required Optifast shakes. THEY TASTE LIKE DIRT! I’m going to “cheat” and switch to PREMIER!!

Ive worked with some C3PO type personalities in the OR - much like Han Solo, they are not my favorites.

I'm actually hoping this happens to me. I need to curb my coffee addiction. The acidity isn't good for my teeth and would make my sleeve more prone to ulcers.

That looks great

Is there a local bariatric program where you live? Maybe you can call them up and ask them if they have a support group.

I haven't had surgery done with the DaVinci but I would like to throw in my 2 cents: I have to respectfully disagree with GassyGurl. The robot does have several advantages in general surgery. The robotic arms have actual wrists to allow for the surgeon to approach tissue and vessels at the optimal angle, something that traditional laparoscopic instruments limits the surgeon. The robotic staplers are very highly advanced and are connected to the computer system. If the stapler is clamped down and the computer does not read that it has good positioning it won't allow the surgeon to fire the stapler. GassyGurl is correct, the robot can take longer than laparoscopic surgeries but I don't necessarily feel that should be the only reason to dismiss it. After all, getting an RNY over a sleeve would keep you on the table longer and under anesthesia longer but that wouldn't bare much weight when you are deciding which procedure you're having? The surgeon is looking to use a tool in the operating room to help him get the job done. Just like you're getting a tool to help you achieve your weight loss. Just like many people consider WLS unnecessary, you will find many people in the healthcare industry regard the DaVinci as unnecessary.

I have to admit, several posts on this thread inspired me and reminded me of the things I could do when I lose the weight. So here’s my list, in no particular order: 1. Cross my legs 2. Sneeze without peeing 3. Rock climbing 4. Run a 5k 5. Be comfortable wearing shorts (and not capris) 6. Buy a swimsuit that doesn’t have a skirt 7. Get a tattoo 8. Waterskiing 9. Snow Skiing 10. Sex. More energy for it, more fun positions to try.

Is it possible to politely say something along the lines of “I was just sharing a part of my life with you looking for support, but I really wasn’t looking for your opinion or dieting advice.”?

So sorry you're going through that Brenda. I wish I had a solution for you. I hope you find it soon. *HUGS*

OH okay, I wasn't following

Thank you. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I honestly was not seeing any other posts of body dysmorphia the way I was experiencing it.

LOL thats great! I wouldn't happen with my husband - I favor the blingy butt jeans. But I love the story anyway!

Whatever questions you have, write them down. I went into total brain fog and forgot half my questions. It is usually a long process so you should have plenty of time to get the answers to questions you might forget but I just really wish I'd had written my questions down.

There is a thread for August surgeries actually! I'm Aug 6 Sleever!

Yay you! Good luck and congrats

Yeah guys, I know. I said that at the very start of my post.

Body Dysmorphia - I don't get it and yet I have it. I see many people comment after they've lost their weight that they still feel like the fat girl. That they still see a fat girl in the mirror. They wonder if people are staring at them as they shop in the regular section of the clothing stores because they still feel like they should belong in the plus section. This baffles me. I'm not trying to be rude. Its just that as a preop sleever, I experience the total opposite. I'm a skinny girl trapped in a plus size body. I'm constantly looking in the mirror and wondering why my body looks like a bloated version of how I feel I am. I get mildly insulted when someone says something to me about being a big girl or a plus sized girl (even if they were totally being kind and not rude at all). I joke to my friends that I'm trans-thin. I seriously CAN'T WAIT to get the body my mind thinks I belong in. But I guess what I'm questioning now is: doesn't everyone getting the surgery feel the same as me? That was my assumption. Am I alone in feeling this way? And more importantly - a year from now is my brain going to switch to the opposite body dysmorphia in some cruel joke?