Frustr8

Well it is THAT morning for 3 of my Bari-Buds. Thinking of you @gr8ful 1 in Virginia, @ Laura7 in Delaware, and especially my young Bari-bud @mercmerc at Nationwide Children Hospital in Columbus Ohio where my surgeon Dr Bradley J Needleman is scrubbing with his friend Dr Marc the chief of Adolescent Bariatric Medicine there. Just a tiny wee bit " jelly" mercmerc gets to use Dr Brad's services before I do! But I trust that he and Dr Marc will work their magic and give our mercmerc the beautiful perfect RnY she needs and deserves. Having had my own pre surgery chat with Dr Bradley I can reassure the world she is in the hands of a wonderful surgical team. So today I am lifting all 3 of you up in prayer, wrapping you in a blanket of love, and trusting in 3 different surgical teams for 3 different ladies in 3 different cities United in the search for new renewed health and wonderful futures ahead. And a teeny tear- today would have been the 75th Wedding Anniversary of my parents Clifford and Aleta Week let. They did their best to raise their one little chickadee- me- to strong healthy albeit plump adulthood. Although the diet I received from them by today's standards was over- abundant and calorie laden they did their very best with the knowledge of that times so I can't fault them for that. And I am grateful to God I did have 2 parents who stuck by me and tried to raise me right. So I still shed a few tears, I wish they could be here to watch and emotionally support me as I inch toward my bypass surgery. I can only hope they would be so proud of me , their little Frustr8, the sunshine of their lives. And since they are no longer with me , I share the love they gave me with others and pray it is sufficent for each ones needs. And in that way I honor both of their lives.💦👼💦

To update all of you on what my plans are. On 7/17/18. I received my diet plan from my surgeon and his office. Mine says Ohio State University Bariatric Liver shrinking diet. Second line says suitable for females weighinging less than 400 pounds- well I don't weigh quite that much but if I hadn't started a bariatric program I could have been there. Third line is a disclaimer-that this diet should not be used for casual dieting but only under medical supervision. Then it goes on to say it is inadequate in calories, vitamins and minerals for daily use. Hunnnh? Never the less, OSU gives you a choice of 2, 3 , or 4 weeks on it. The 2 weeks is okay, but they recommend 4 and spell out why. Quicker Healing, Maximum Liver Shrinkage Smoother Surgery Less nausea and Vomiting Well that sounds cool, think I'll opt for that, at 72 I need all the perks I can get. Breakfast: 1 high protein shake , with above 10% protein, below 10% carbs below 10% fat below 200 calories, brand is your choice, but they give several option Snack,1 fruit must be small apple, orange or banana. 3/4 cup unsweetened berries may be substituted. Lunch vegetable salad , 2 T low calorie or fat free dressing No eggs, nuts, meats or cheese & 1 meal replacement shake Snack 1 meal replacement shake Dinner Frozen Entree dinner must be under 300 calories and under 30 grams fats- then they give suggested brands to choose from or you may substitute 3 oz meat (this can be chicken, Turkey fish,or lean pork) and 1 cup non starchy vegetables- no corn, peas or potatoes 64 oz or above of no calorie no caffeine drinks or water So you go bibbety Babbitt booing along until the last day before then it's clear liquids, that evening before you go NPO, You drink a special bottle of clear goodies made by Abbott Labratories, located in , guess, Columbus Ohio. I smell a kick-back here but what the hey, I'm Game! Then before you leave home so a least an hour before your arrival you drink another bottle of this magic elixir. So you may break your NPO dry out for this and this alone. And this is what your humble correspondent will do to prepare for her magic REBIRTHDAY September 5th 2018. 👈👼👉

Well I do have you beat, 3 years but this is try#3 To secure it. Long story why 3 were necessary but I have a great.talented smart surgeon only 50 miles away in our State Capital, I would have better off to have gone with him in the first place. Hindsight is 20/20 but I do see clearly now and September 5th will be my REBIRTHDAY and all my tears will be dried up, my sorrows turned into the bright sunlight of a new day and I will use my new. tool to benefit a wonderful deserving person--- ME! And a new life starts that day for forever.

I think the amounts are half that of most Bariatric vitamins, at least that is what I was told.

And like forest animal crying in the woods I like Premier Protein,Peaches and Cream and Muscle Milk Strawberry best of the ones I've tried, nobody seems to agree with me!

Congratulations and Best Wishes to you Jandrem78 and all the other July 23rd people. Now starts your road to a new and better lufe!

Instead of pok8ng along like a🐌 turtle Elizabeth you are a speed🚘 buggy. Congratulations, and best wishes!

Thank you Macadamia. Your words came at a good time. I now realize although my body has scars-battle ribbons in the war of life- it too is a pretty fine body,🙋 and like you I look forward to seeing less and less of it as time goes by. Not,only will I soon go through my own surgical 😷altering, it will be realigning, remodeling and refinement and the true Frustr8 will start shining 💫through for the world.🌏 to see. And if the world🌏 fails to look ,that will be their loss, but I will still shine🌟 bright and clear for those who do want👀 see.

Tis Surgery Eve and Laura's Ready Phones are ringing but Laura's still calm Her tote is packed and the pantry loaded So smile little buddies Laura'ready to get under way. ( to tune of Summertime from Porgy and Bess)

Watched both varieties of surgery and they are fascinating. Since I will be having a RnY bypass I wanted to see how they were similar and how they differed. Your open will go just fine, every surgeon learns open before they learn laprascopic and both are done skillfully. I will pass on a bit of knowledge my Bari-bud Biddy from New Zealand told me. You will not be plagued with the ungodly gas the laprascopic have to expell. So while you are protecting your tender tummy from bumps--- you have a right to feel superior! Best wishes for a successful surgery and a good life afterwards.

Hug her, show her as much love as possible before she goes. And don't be surprised if she rats you out to grandma and grandpa.

I am sending good wishes and healing thoughts your way. Everything will be just fine, all I ask BeeCat. is that you return these thoughts to me when I undergo mine September 5th. Together we will change our lives for the better!!!👍😛👍

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt

Bari'Pals , I love, well as much love. as a little caplet engenders,my prenatal vitamin I am taking pre surgery. If what I am reading is correct, after my upcoming surgery my little bottle of prenatal vitamins is going to,be pried out of my unwilling hands and replaced with chewable vitamins. And gummie vitamins are a no-no because of their sugary corn- syruppy (yikes what a word) base. My cause for worry, I am a denture wearer. Now for you natural teeth people out there; dentures only chew at 65-85% the efficientcy of your choppers you grew yourself. Certainly better than being toothless and gumming everything but still not as perfect as the showroom fresh bundles you still have. So I soak them in warm water, hope they dissolve? Do I just hold them. in my moth and hope my salliva will either soften or dissolve them, do it put them in my handy pillcrusher, crunch them into submission and stir them into either applesauce or sugar free cool whip? What is a prostetically enhance person to do? On a fixed income not sure I can afford Tespo or Patches from Bariatric Pal. H*E*L*P!!!!

And I think there is much benefit to these uncoventional victories. And look at these varied world diets you can sample. Notice I didn't say engorge, I didn't say eat to the point you vomit, not to the point you regain all the weight you fought so hard to lose. You take one or two tiny spoonfuls and you are satisfied. Any that is a wonderfully beautiful victory occurance!👍😛👍

Stands to reason you would feel that way if you ponder it. Anemia means you either don't have enough red blood cells or that they aren't doing their job too well. And just like you breathe much better when there is no pillow covering your face, your body cells feel and act better when they get enough oxygen to do all they can do.😛🌈😛

I have been to 2 separate programs. Program#1 Coordinater- Facilitator got involved very early in process, served as you ombudsmen between you and doctor/office staff. Follows you all the way through and visited you in hospital post-surgery, definitely a reasource person. Prgram# 2 Got involved at point of schedule and rescheduling of consults with different medical specialities, nutrution, life coaches and such. Once she made certain. you had completed these levels, you were passed back,to surgeon who scheduled your presurgical visit/exam with your surgeon and assigned you your surgical date. Also scheduled a pre and post-surgery bariatric support class among your peers. You never spoke again to Program #2's Coordinator. Two Different Ways of making your surgery smoother, less stressful and all it could be! 👈😙👉

Could you be meaning Biotene? Many Bari-Pals swear by it, I am pre surgery so haven't had a chance to use it yet!😛💦😛

@actuallylosingit Thank you for asking. Actually my Bariatric Hospital at the Ohio State University gave me the option of perusing a 2, a 3, or a 4 week program. The reasons I chose 4 weeks: 1. My surgery will. be easier on my body 2 . A smaller liver will make it easier for my surgeon to perform his magic, and in many ways the surgery is magical, it gives me a very good tool for weight loss. 3. I will heal better . At 72 there is an inherent,probability of a slower paced heal time than, say a 20 or 30 year old. 4. I am having a RnY bypass, the more difficult of the 3 most popular surgeries, yet the GOLD STANDARD 5. This will be a one-time occurance in my life, no opportunity at my age for a DO OVER 6. After all the years of self-loathing I do love myself now. And since I do now LOVE ME , I will show my body the respect it deserves by giving,it the ONE BEST CHANCE to be ALL IT CAN BE and give it an opportunity to live longer. For all its failings, for all the mistakes we have done through years, although it could now be judged an ANTIQUE it has served me well and is ORGINAL EQUIPMENT, in these days of "Patch Jobs" THAT IS PRETTY DOG-GONE COOL. And although a prediet can be Dietary Purgatory , I can And will stick it out for my body's Ultimate Benefit!😛👍😛🌈😷

$ @ZeroCool pretty let us know what happens,next.

An older thread-- but wow, it is still impressive. Doubt at my age I would even get that small, but my goal is to be healthier, lessen or get rid of current problems plaguing me, the thinness would be a beautiful added benefit!

And one I've only seen a couple times NVNG- nothing ventured , nothing gained Newbie- person just embarking on Bariatric Surgery Planning

How about Twoferville, that's my next planned stop after I leave 3-how much did you say-village. I can't afford the emotional rent to stay here when Twoferville beckons. And maybe in a month or 2 post-surgery I can move in!

Here's your 1st one HANGRY a combination of hungry and angry. " Stop waving your food in my face, I'm hangry and may bite!" Often encountered immediately. pre and post- surgery.

Welcome eaglesoar, hope you'll enjoy being with us. The farthest out I had heard until you was November 2018, but don't worry, a lot of new people are starting in and maybe having surgery this winter, depending on insurances. But please hang aound, you'll learn a lot from these,forums and if you have any questions, please ask. If I myself don't have the answer someone else will. Most of us remember how it was when we were brand-new. Although your doctor will be your ultimate go-to, we have walked the walk and will give you practical advice. I will be having my surgery in September but will hang around afterwards, so many have helped me and I DO like to help others. So pull up a virtual chair and get comfy!😛☕