Cherylmilla

I second guess myself every day. I have 29 looooong days to go. You’ll do amazing! Don’t let any negativity sink in (not even doctor comments). 🤗 you got this!

Anytime. I may need to hear this in late October, when I'm super close. Every day that ticks by, I get more nervous. We got this!

I've lost 40 lbs and people are questioning why I'm doing it. I know how to lose, but I can never seem to keep it off. That's one of my 'whys.' Remember why you started your journey. This isn't the right path for everyone and I've fought myself on this for years, before deciding this is the path for me. I'm scared out of my mind and trying not to let my fear talk me out of this. I think it's cold feet for all of us in pre-op and we wouldn't be human if we didn't want to back out, at least once (or many times). You'll do wonderfully! Think of the 20 lbs lost as 20 lbs lost towards a safer surgery.

I went to the surgeon first (which is rare), but I already knew who I wanted. I went to the seminar after going to see him, just because I wanted to be even more informed. It lasted about an hour. It's usually general statistics and may even sway you to consider a surgery you may not have been considering. I stayed for the support group and it was good to hear everyone's triumphs and struggles. I highly suggest going to the support groups, if they are offered. You can learn so much, make potential friends and everyone understands what you're going through. Best wishes!

My nutritionist has me doing liquids 2 weeks before (mostly shakes but allowed one small meal of 3 oz. of meat, cup of veggies and 1/2 cup starch). They tell everyone to do it, regardless of weight, in order to shrink the liver. I've been watching what I'm eating since beginning of July because I didn't want the liquid diet to be a crazy shock. Now that I'm 5 weeks away, I'm all of the sudden fighting the urge to have McDonald's and other things. I say (on no authority, lol), it couldn't hurt. Best of luck We'll all do great!

I could ask. I just decided not to take any CBD. I'm just going to keep using my xanax when needed, as always and not use any products with CBD in it until I see all my docs next week. I was curious about this because I thought it was weird when someone said you couldn't take CBD. I just air on the side of caution. Thanks all!

I love this, so cool!

I wasn't intending on stopping the xanax yet, I am being tapered off under dr. supervision. I was asking about the mask form because I know a mask was purchased for me with CBD in it and that it can be absorbed into the body. I was only asking because I don't know if you're allowed to have CBD in your system, at all, before surgery. The post I saw by a person in some forum made me question that, and I don't want anything to hinder me getting the surgery or being denied. If anyone knows the answer there, let me know. Thanks!

I've been doing to the docs since July 24 (first appointment was made in June, but, as we all know, it's a waiting game). I have my endo (re)scheduled to 10/3 (the first facility didn't take my insurance 😠) and my pre-op with my primary on 9/30. My surgery is set (as along as all tests are good), for 10/28/19. I've lost 36 plus pounds on my own. I watch everything that goes into my mouth and I exercise. I also obsessively go on this site and facebook grounds about bariatric surgery and watch my 600-lb life when I'm not feeling motivated enough (I will tend to go for a nice, long walk after seeing their struggles). I read stuff every day. I feel like I'm obsessed! The date seems so far, yet so close. What is everyone else doing to prepare for the big day?

Yep, a lot of us are set for October now. I'm 10/28.

I'm scheduled for Surgery twin! I'm also scheduled for 10/28. As the days tick by, I get nervous and excited. I'm just trying to focus on diet and exercise to go in as best as I can. It's all-consuming, right? I feel like, if I have down time, it's all I think about. I know I'm annoying people by talking about it. I try and catch myself. Those that know at work it's what they ask about (I have down time right now and I'm on here....). Sometimes I wish today was surgery day and sometimes (when I'm scared and nervous), I keep hoping time will slow down.

Awesome!

I cut the diet soda, and that wasn't too hard, but I know how hard it is for so many. I will miss the occasional indulge in it though. I have heard different things about carbonated beverages. Since I'm not crazy about them, I plan to stay away. I'm trying to stay as low in calories as I can, without going overboard, so that the pre-op diet won't be too hard. Some days are easy, others are a struggle and I want to eat everything. The days I'm home all day are the worst, so I try to keep busy as much as humanly possible (without neglecting my home, LOL). I find I don't get hungry cooking, so meal prep is a good at-home activity for me. TV, as with most people, is my worst time. I have cut down on my TV. I try and walk or whatever instead. You will do amazing! We all will Whoever says this is all easy.......they have no idea!

I look forward to continuing the countdown with you. I've lost 30 lbs as of today. I'm counting calories and watching sugar/carb intake on my own. I am eating slow and trying not to have liquids with my meals and having loads of protein (no liquids with meals is HARD). I am ready for whatever the nutritionist will do to help (I have three of those appointments in total, and did the first...my next is 9/12). Good luck to you and I hope to see you on here

Thanks for the info I know my doc schedules pretty quick, although if I didn't call and ask for my date, I wonder if I would have had it. All of my appointments are set and I've gone through a fair number of them, but I'm still going through things (Endoscopy scheduled for end of September). Hoping to keep my date, that something isn't off and all goes well.

Anyone out there in October? 🙌 I would really like some surgery buddies, though you don't have to be in October per say. Having someone to go through this with would be awesome. I can get in my own head easily, so I would love words of encouragement, advice, etc. ❤️

8/27 ladies, best of luck and speedy recovery! I wish I was close. I'm 2 months away as of tomorrow. I made my appointment in June and finally had my first doc visit the end of July and surgery on 10/28. I'm so happy for you all, keep us posted how you're doing!

I had a feeling I got it somewhat wrong. But I had the jist, chew slowly so food doesn't get suck and you don't feel sick. For me, right now, it does help with digestion and getting full quicker. I have to work on the size of my bites still. I still shove it in, even if I chew it really well.

I was told by my nutritionist that slow chewing is necessary, not only to feel full quicker, but, once we have our new tummies, they need to have fully chewed food. The "dumping" everyone speaks of that happens, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong), is when the food we have isn't fully chewed. That is what causes the sick feeling and even the throwing up. I have been practicing, as best as I can, the chewing slowly. It is helping me to fill up quicker.

i have been trying to eat healthy since before my consultation late July. My surgery date is 10/28/19. I'm not having food funerals, and I'm exercising and I've lost almost 30 lbs on my own. Last night, after a weird craving I haven't been able to fight, I had a piece of carrot cake. Let me tell ya, it wasn't worth the crappy way I feel today. If there is something you absolutely must have, have a tiny bit now and move on. I think things are all in our heads, because we feel we may have to part with some food forever. Some, our soon to be new tummies may not like, but other foods we may have again in the future, in moderation. I'm trying not to see it as an end to my favorite stuff, but a beginning. This is all very hard. I have doubts about doing the surgery every day, but then something comes and reminds me of my why. Good Luck, you'll do wonderful!! ❤️

Thank you! Ready to start my journey!

I GOT MY DATE!!!!! YAY! 10/28 - it's at 12:45 but whatever. I'm so happy to have the date!!!!!!

That's awesome! Good Luck. I'm going to call my surgeon once I see the gastro doc next week and see if I can get a date before I have the endoscopy.

It is indeed. I will probably have a date for October or November. Hoping for October because November is my birthday. Not that I'll be having cake anyway, LOL. I just want to feel good for the holidays.

Yeah, I was told by the nutritionist to call the doc as soon as my EGD is done, and they'll schedule me then. So that's what I'm waiting for (and waiting, and waiting, and waiting, LOL).