november11

@TwinMom1221wow you only need 2 visits from nutrition . do you have a surgery date yet. My first visit was basicly get weighed and given a food log where you have to write down everything you ate in a given week and come back next time and discuss your eating habits and choices its best to be honest and write down everything good or bad that way they can know what your triggers or unhealthy habits may be. good luck as your journey begins and you have a lot of exciting time markers on the way.

not yet sweetie but they coming ...Im November 11th .im getting excited now as it gets closer. Is this your first surgery?

oh hey @Jas592 we almost sleeve twins im November 11th (will let you know how it go) and you do the same. I was just In Capital Heights a few weeks ago... you gonna be so glad you did this at an early age . Wish I had not have waited so long ….oh well better late than never. You are young and you getting ready to really enjoy life …..Don't go crazy now!!!!!

good luck im right behind you .please let us know how you do?

Come on we all know thinner is sexyier .. Who has found a new relationship after weightloss??? tell us your story and add some pics..

i'm 57 from south amboy Nj .having the sleeve November 11 .Will be starting my pre ops soon!!!

hilarious!!! loved this feed...…………...

wow @Snapcase- you better be glad you in Canada or married or both ….You have come a long way you look HOT!!

awesome . Im in my final 4 week stretch and I have been eating protein protein protein for months now I am eating basicly protein and lean meat and vegetables really not messing with the carbs any more a can of tuna fish dumped in a salad is my go to lunch . I look forward to sitting on the loser's bench with you guys.I could have and should have lost at least 25 pounds or more based on what I was eating … I failed to mention that at least two or three times a week this past month I was also curling up with a glass or two of sangria...… Had noooooooo idea it was sooooooooooooo much sugar and carbs in just one glass let alone two three times a week. well I am finished beating myself up I really just didn't realize that until my niece said something to that effect and I googled it . I am still eating correctly and eliminating the sangria I still have time to make a good mark.. learn from my mistake...

@foodie669 Thank you for your kind reply she is much better and getting better every day she can actually laugh about some of the things now .I was scary though at that time .

@Freiabr you look awesome . If you don't mind me asking did you have a TT or did you just did not have the extra skin. Im kinda concerned about that aspect,,

@Green Tealael oh I guess fisn n chips was the key to make you smile …..niceeee

@Green Tealael .Why Do you not smile you are so beautiful why not smile .. Are you sad?

@SparklyInNOutHave you had any memory loss?

HEY NOVEMBER FAMILY . I just went to the second of the three nut visits and it is getting real . she gave me what my pre op diet will be starting oct 28 and thank God its not the two week liquid. I do two protein drinks and one lean meat meal at night with jello ,etc as a snack...not so bad . I hope you guys don't get a brutal one . Let me know …..

Oh i'm doing this do not get it twisted …..I am having my surgery .it outweighs many many things ..I just want the people who have not had the surgery yet as well as some who may have thrown up a lot when they were sleeved to be mindful... its definitely on!!!!!!!

I posted that "2007 " report because my cousin whom I had a group chat n chew dinner last night with some people who have had this surgery gathered and by the way I had to pick her up cause she did not : 'remember " where I lived as many times she has been to my house this is 2019 and she had the sleeve 18 months ago so this is real , she didn't know who my aunt(her mother) the "kids" in the house( her nieces and nephews) the conductor on the train she takes to work she didn't even remember she wanted to break up with her boyfriend it was her best friend who told her when he broke up with her "girl you was gonna break up with him anyway but just did not know how....So no don't down play this cause the article is "old" she thew up a lot when she got sleeved and went back to the ER .its only to say if you have or do throw up a lot at the beginning look into it to make sure your vitamin b12 as well as others are not immediately rendered powerless and the brain is not defiecient which is was causes the memory loss...… My aunt and brothers took her to the hospital and this is what "They " said she didn't even remember she had surgery and one morning after looking in the mirror was terrified and asked her mother was she sick and dying because she lost so much weight . she had to be reminded so its real ... but hey im having my surgery November the 11th and this is in no way meant to be a scare tactic or deterent its just facts I was trying to pass on to my family here God Bless

Please everyone take your VITAMINS as prescribed. This is serious!!!!!!

Headlines: Last Updated: Jun 12, 2009 - 3:53:09 PM Obesity surgery can lead to memory loss, other problems American Academy of Neurology Mar 14, 2007 - 7:41:20 AM Email this article Printer friendly page ST. PAUL, Minn -- Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass surgery, can lead to a vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss and confusion, inability to coordinate movement, and other problems, according to a study published in the March 13, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The syndrome, called Wernicke encephalopathy, affects the brain and nervous system when the body doesn’t get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine. It can also cause vision problems, such as rapid eye movements. The study found that the syndrome occurs most often in people who have frequent vomiting after the surgery. It usually occurs within one to three months after the surgery, although one case occurred 18 months after surgery. The study reviewed the scientific literature for all reported cases of the syndrome occurring after obesity surgery. A total of 32 cases had been reported. Many of the people also had neurological symptoms that are not typical of Wernicke encephalopathy, such as seizures, deafness, psychosis, muscle weakness, and pain or numbness in the feet or hands. "When people who have had weight loss surgery start experiencing any of these symptoms, they need to see a doctor right away," said study author Sonal Singh, MD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "Doctors should consider vitamin B1 deficiency and Wernicke encephalopathy when they see patients with these types of neurological complications after weight loss surgery. If treated promptly, the outlook is usually good." For treatment, patients are given vitamin B1 through an IV or injection. Of the 32 people, 13 made a full recovery. Many people continued to have problems, such as memory problems, weakness, or difficulty coordinating movement. Singh said more studies are needed to determine how often the syndrome occurs after weight loss surgery. He said some doctors prescribe thiamine supplementation for their patients after weight loss surgery, but recommends that national standards be set for all doctors to follow.

Hey @JerseyNJ im the 11th im getting excited now . Im taking off 2 weeks and I haven't told anyone the type of surgery im having I just told HR I would be having surgery nov 11th they sent me forms for me and my surgeon and he did not go into what type of surgery (HIPPA) laws prevent that . If they want to be nosey they could google his name and find out he a bariatric surgeon but I don't care.This is about me not other's opinions . I am in Jersey too . Where are you? nice to have a almost surgery twin!!!

so sorry to hear that. Is there some other insurance you can get even if you have to pay for it that will cover this. You can always cancel it after the surgery and continue to use the insurance that you now have. Just a thought.....

Hey @Confoozed84,glad you here .I'm November 11 (thus my name). Hope you are not confused thus your's lol it's gonna be all good. What stage are you at with all the pre-op stuff and appointments?

What are you dealing with now???

Thanks @singleagain2011 this relieves a little stress. Its gonna be worth it all ..

I hear Chantix works pretty good . I have 3 times asked my Primary doc to send the prescription to my pharmacy and he seems to never do it ...I don't know if he has something against Chantix or if he has bad relations with the provider rep(all these doctors have a relationship and kickback from reps) any way it is too late for me with Chantix because you need time on your side its a slow down then stop program and my surgery is less than two months away . SMH