chad2rad

I'm eating about 1250 calories a day.
135 g Protein
60 g carbs
60 g fat
150 oz Water
Exercise every day. Losing about 22-24 pounds a month right now.

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

I just heard from the insurance lady and I've been approved! I get to call tomorrow and try to schedule a date! Yippee!!

Great news guys!
My surgeons office called today, I have my preop appointment with MD and will meet with the scheduling coordinator to pick a Sept date! Still looking at 9/24, Monday.

Talked to my boss today, she was very supportive. Told her I was having a sleeve, not just bariatric surgery like before. She said any week was good except the week of September 17th. So it looks like Sept 24 th may work. Going to call the surgeons office tomorrow, if I do not hear from them by noon. They should of gotten my acceptance packet from the bariatric coordinator, since she called me Friday.
I am actually excited to do the preop diet. Some of my last meals over the summer left me feeling not so good. Time for a deep carb cleanse, and prep for a new life!
Maybe this is my "midlife crisis" reaction.... Ah, perhaps a sportscar when I get to goal. Take the wife on a romantic roadtrip to the keys.
But first, I drink shakes!
Chad

And I'm asking for the 10th. I'll find out Tuesday. Fingers crossed

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

Woot for second chances, thank you!

Can't wait to have my confidence back

Talked to my boss today, she was very supportive. Told her I was having a sleeve, not just bariatric surgery like before. She said any week was good except the week of September 17th. So it looks like Sept 24 th may work. Going to call the surgeons office tomorrow, if I do not hear from them by noon. They should of gotten my acceptance packet from the bariatric coordinator, since she called me Friday.
I am actually excited to do the preop diet. Some of my last meals over the summer left me feeling not so good. Time for a deep carb cleanse, and prep for a new life!
Maybe this is my "midlife crisis" reaction.... Ah, perhaps a sportscar when I get to goal. Take the wife on a romantic roadtrip to the keys.
But first, I drink shakes!
Chad

So proud of my diet today. Grilled Cod, cottage cheese, muscle milk and small coffee drink. 100 grams Protein. The highest I've had since surgery.
Feels good.

YEA!!! I got back with clearance letter ok beside waiting for 2 hours everything was fine. I did the breathing test and spoke with the doctor.

Time goes by really fast the closer you get to your surgery date. I am about a week away and I keep asking myself where has time gone?

Congrats chad, the hard part (except preop diet) is just about over. Good luck to you..

Good Luck Chad..I'll dust you off a spot on the losers bench!

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

Such and exciting and nerve racking time! It's hard to wait when you have done all your part and then you have to wait on everyone else to do theirs. I hope it all goes quickly for you!

Tell them that dinner is a Protein shake unless they want to cook
Honestly, I do all of the cooking at my house. I became very 'selfish' about food when I started this journey. The plus side is, I do all the cooking, and I'm not cooking 2 meals, so, my whole family eats healthy now. My wife has lost 51 pounds now since April, and is not wls! Mostly due to our new menus and the fact that she goes walking with me,

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

*just less of it.

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

Amen!