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And I wish you good reports,on every thing TODAY. I am a month ahead. of you, more healed that is debate-laden. Had life and shelter problems, my diet is not all it should be, it's just before 6 Am , woke up, and trying to decide what to do first. Think I'll call and leave message at local Furniture bank, critcal need for additional furniture. Had to leave former housing, could not move beds, son trying to sleep in one remaining chair, feet propped up on pillows, I am in recliner, at 72 I have 2 artificial knees, I cannot sleep on floor, still recovering from bypass surgery, slowly because I have a stricture, on brothes, Protein Shakes, strained Soups, fluids, Vitamins, zofran, Wellbutrin, carafate, omeprazole, magnesium, ditropan( for urinary spasms) carafate( along with structure I have gastro intestinal ulcers). Had to move Early Friday, morning, scramble to find housing, to keep eviction court case off my records and that,of my son's who was been legally punished for only living with me, I was supposed to seek alternative housing. And oh I struggled, I am over 65, my son has medical issues which preclude working outside my home, so you could say he is medically disabled , and we have 2 cats, have for 6.5 years, a great joy and stress reliever for us a both. Being as i am widowed and on Social Security, I am paid once a month, and no I cannot and will not forego the other 3 , they are my little family. Did not receive my monies until November 2nd, took last little bunch of my ready cash to rent dumpster to dispose of 18 years accumulations of items, and inheritance from both in-laws,parents, son (who died tragically at 31) and husband who died 6 years and 4 months ago yesterday at age 70. With help of family friend who came up with deposit on you-haul 🚚 my son, friend, and i, remember because of slow healing I am still on weight restrictions, packed it with what possessions we could, canned foods 75% of which are beyond my diet currently, a small amount of clothes for Son and I, minimal furnitures, no beds, no table, 3 resin outdoor chairs, are you gainingng pictures in your mind? Couldn't get possession of new place until after I could withdraw money from my bank account, so we had to move truck to parking place outside new place, me carrying pet tote with 2 cats inside, thermal tote with Protein shakes inside, had hoped to go back and strip remainer,of fresh and frozen foods from refridg, New landlord was furnishing stove, fridge, washer and dryer, had made arrangements to have electric company to haul off old fridge for $50 rebate( which I could sure use the money from once I could empty it) but would have to leave old stove there. Had. called evil,landlord to beg for an extension until today so I could move,out the rest of my things. Nope, he refused even although I offered to relinquish to release my keys to him personally instead. of giving them to agent to pass on. So I lost 85% of my food stuffs, my winter coats, a good portion of my clothing, the remainer,of my furniture, and you begin to see my sorrows. Never had a written lease, established a relationship between my dead husband and that landlord's dead grandfather many years ago, I believe 1993 on a Gentleman's Handshake, lived in another of their properties 1993-2000 and in this one 2000 on. Now he is alledging we caused the property to deteriorate to point it does not meet health codec when it simply was due to his failure to repair anything Bottom line, I usually walked in fear I would go through floors, shut doors gently, it is,nice to once again have solid floors, insulated walls Windows that don't shake with every breeze, and no leaks. Didn't have a real chance to tell Post Office or Cable company of move so cut off from outside world. If I can't see Postman going by and I mail change of address form, it may be up to 10 days before I can receive any back mails. When I tried to access cable company with no landline or internet access I was told they have not updated service to this location for years and would not be able to send installer/service person until this coming weekend. Drat Spectrum! Every time the former Time Warner upgraded the price got higher and the service did not improve. All I have to access the outside w9rld, 2 Tracphones with an unknown amount of minutes and data and this Verizon which is paid until December 2nd, on monthly Plan. Why am I burdening you people with all this? Because Frustr8 needs a friend, even the clergyman at my denominational ⛪ doesn't know men new since I last attended. Good thing thing God still knows me and loves me. So help, do I have friends left?

Well I hope you’re right about age, Frustr8, cause I can’t think of anything to do about that!!

I have started doing an exercise which appears to be helping the ol' bat wings. How can I describe it?? I found an animation on the web...hopefully it works...if not, let me know. But here's the description:
Overhead Triceps Extension on a Ball
Grasp the ends of a dumbbell with both hands and sit on an inflated exercise ball (the edge of a chair will work if no ball is available). Keep your abs tight so you don't arch your back. Lift the weight over your head, positioning your elbows near your ears.

Last one for today, I promise!

And on September 5th your Good Wishes will help me over that hump into post-surgeryland.
To answer your original query, they usually ask why you want this surgery? They want to make sure you don't want to look like a movie star, but more deeper reasons. How hard have you tried losing weight in the past? Very few people can reduce and keep weight without surgery. Do you understand portions of your anatomy won't be the same? Some people fear surgery because they look on it as mutilation of their body. Can you understand, do you feel you can follow a different meal plan the rest of your life? This is not something you do over a weekend and then go on living a careless food life.
Are you frightened of dying,either on the table or in daily life. Nobody will do surgery on someone already unstable emotionally.
What are your plans for the future? Nobody will perform surgery for someone who wants only to be a centerfold in Penthouse. Besides unless the photographer positions you just right you will have 5- 7 teensy abdominal scars, nobody wants to airbrush those out or use a special lens.
With some kinds of surgery you are on a lot of Vitamins, with every one you are on some
Can you afford up to $150 a month for vitamins? You will be eating a much less copious amount of food, maybe you'll have extra money there? Most times your vitamins will be less than that amount.
Most important: Be positive -Be committed - Be Friendly But,most,
Be yourself, Be Yourself, the world wants and needs You. That's why you are here, there's a spot only you can fill. Check back with us often- we support your decisions- we have or will be going through all these things and we would treasure the time we spend with YOU! Frustr8 and the Bariatric Pal Crew

And someday we will join you in post- surgery-land where the tree leaves are green and contain no carbs, the river flows with low-fat dressing, salads brim over with Vitamins and meats and other Proteins are easy to swallow and do your body good. And as soon as a condo becomes available, I'm. moving there! Maybe there will be room on the cul de sac for You and You and You! Come join me there!

Best to you, Frust, and smooth sailing now!!!

First post for me on this great forum and perfect topic for me right now! I had my first consult for a sleeve a week ago and am working on weight loss before my next appointment on 10/5. At first all was well then my beast roared awake and stomping!! I have not lost weight and am eating like a starving fool. Great ideas here—I’m going to start with planning and tracking calories. And walking. It is so crazy, this addiction, and at 67 I am OVER having it run my life, wreck my joints, etc. So there & thanks for great ideas.

Twinning!

I'm really digging it!

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First post for me on this great forum and perfect topic for me right now! I had my first consult for a sleeve a week ago and am working on weight loss before my next appointment on 10/5. At first all was well then my beast roared awake and stomping!! I have not lost weight and am eating like a starving fool. Great ideas here—I’m going to start with planning and tracking calories. And walking. It is so crazy, this addiction, and at 67 I am OVER having it run my life, wreck my joints, etc. So there & thanks for great ideas.

Wow, I'd never recognize you! Congrats on an amazing transformation!

Screw him.
Get the surgery.
Lose the weight.
Divorce him.
Marry a male underwear model.

Nice

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PHOTO UPDATE!
28lbs down

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)

Good luck Laura and please know I will be following. As I get closer to mine I'm trying to soak up knowledge like a sponge, and as each person fi b 's success I makes me feel like I can Do THIS also. July 25th would have been my parents 75th wedding anniversary, but you have made it special again. Daddy died in 1993 and Mama in 2003 and you,find you wish you share certain moments with them. I think they would be proud I'm stepping forward with my surgery. I was Mama's joy and Daddys Little Sunshine and now I am a source of Pride in Myself!Even at72 I can still do this and do it Well!😛🍀😛

First post for me on this great forum and perfect topic for me right now! I had my first consult for a sleeve a week ago and am working on weight loss before my next appointment on 10/5. At first all was well then my beast roared awake and stomping!! I have not lost weight and am eating like a starving fool. Great ideas here—I’m going to start with planning and tracking calories. And walking. It is so crazy, this addiction, and at 67 I am OVER having it run my life, wreck my joints, etc. So there & thanks for great ideas.

After all, we've all gone through this very expensive surgery and difficult transition. Why on Earth do we feel bad about putting $8 worth of extra food in the trash? I'm as frugal as the next girl, but it's not like we grew up in the Great Depression!

Ugh, I've been doing so good and then my mind tries to destroy it. On Saturday night, my fiancé and I ordered Mexican. That's not a big deal, I get just chicken and veggies and eat like 1/16th of it. But I was mad that I couldn't eat more. I kept waiting every 30mins and taking more bites. It got ridiculous. I realized it was ridiculous. I know this is all a mind game and my mind is just catching up and realizing my new stomach can't do what it wants. But I fear if I do not get this under control, I may stretch my pouch out. Does anyone have any issues similar with mentally wanting to binge? How do you cope? I wasn't even that hungry, but it was almost like I was sad I couldn't watch tv and binge like in the past. I did it again last night, I kept wanting to eat more food. Thankfully my food choices are not bad, but if I'm already fighting this, I worry about the future.

No I didn't grow up in the Great Depression but my parents did . And they,over- fed me like a foie de gras turkey , and 72 years late I'm having to,perl off the layers of fat, and it isn't coming off as fast as they put it on me. Remember in the 40s it was Chubby Babies are Healthy Babies and Cuddly is Cute! Dimples might look cute on a toddler, but on a full grown woman, it is pitifully ludicrous. Nobody,is looking for a 300 pound Teddy 🐻Bear to cuddle even if I tie a Big Pink Bow around my neck. Besides I perspire,so the bow is soon going to be soggy and unappealing! Not with a box 🎁 of goodies is anyone going to pick ME off my perch! Here I sit and SNIFF💦 I'm getting a tad dusty.🐻