NYJenn

I didn’t tell anyone either. Told them I was having my gallbladder out (which was true) and that I needed to change my diet afterward bc there were foods I couldn’t tolerate anymore. Also, that I was seeing a nutritionist (also true) I don’t feel bad about “lying” it’s my business

This is totally me! Things sound good, but when I eat them...blah

All the vitamins and supplements I have to take each day. Just annoying really

I started drinking coffee in very small amounts about 4-6 weeks after surgery. Now I have 2 cups per day without any issue

You really some time to get through all your requirements and get your head in the right space. I have BCBS, mine was 3 months, but it was a busy 3 months

I did. Started at 288, currently 181. Lost 100 lbs by my 6 month appt

Meal planning def doesn’t take all day. We do menu planning on Friday/Saturday before we go shopping. Mexican Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday the kids pick and prepare dinners (with help), Wednesday’s are bento box dinner bc the kids have karate, Friday’s are Breakfast. We meal prep on Sunday’s, usually during football. Now it’s just for an hour or so on a Sunday. Start with a rotisserie chicken or make a big batch of soup. It’s super easy

It will absolutely get better. I had a good 2 months where I was throwing up almost every time I ate. Then I had a virus and stalled For a month. These things happen, it’s part of the process. You have to advocate for yourself, I sat my butt in the surgeons office and wouldn’t leave without and answer.

Goal: stay healthy for the month and lose 8 lbs Beginning: 181 lbs Post op: July 10, 2018

No cheating, it’s only 2 weeks of your journey. You got this

He’s not ready for this commitment. Focus on you bc he’s not going to change until he’s ready

4 months...no bad reactions

Sneezing, runny nose, hiccup...I get them all. So weird

I have BCBS, had to have my doc sign off that I had done weight watchers for 6+ months before. My requirements became 3 nutritional appts in 3 months

I absolutely agree! When you feel and look better, you don’t need to rely on clothes as much to try and give you a boost. I had WAY too many clothes

Does anyone else get super excited about their donation pile? This is just the latest

I’ve been so sick for the majority of February. Haven’t lost much of anything. But I still took a pic yesterday to remind myself that it’s a marathon, not a sprint

You have two posts about the same topic. It just doesn’t seem like you are ready for WLS. When I decided, there was no doubt in my mind. It sounds like you aren’t there yet

Anxiety and depression here as well. Combo of Wellbutrin and Prozac do the trick

Got the results of my second study! No signs of sleep apnea! I’m CPAP free ??

Phone, charger, and toothbrush. Don’t bring a lot of stuff

Goes over the surgery itself, answers questions you have, explains how long you’ll be in the hospital. Meeting the surgeon was actually one of the last things I did. Every program is different

Nope...no tricks You need to be ready and fully committed

I wore a dress, nothing fancy just like a cotton summery dress. I didn’t want to risk anything rubbing against my incisions

Fingernails? Yes But you can have a pedi...at least I could